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  • By Marty Fugate |
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'The Exonerated'

With true stories of the wrongly convicted, FST explores the ugly truth of our justice system.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • February 12, 2014
Sidelines

Lakewood Ranch High Wrestling; GSJGA golfers tee off for WTS; Pirates coach resigns; Inspiration Academy opens season undefeated

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • November 4, 2009
Cedars West serves Cedars tennis resort with lawsuit

The suit alleges that the tennis club used strong-arm tactics to take possession of two courts off Gulf of Mexico Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • May 11, 2011
Tryout dates announced for BRSC competitive teams

The Braden River Soccer Club will host tryouts for its competitive teams from May 31 through June 5.

  • East County
  • Sports
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Palmetto High wide receiver Joe Hills returned to Athletic Edge in December to begin training for his Pro Day March 24.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 16, 2011
Ranch center fosters NFL dreams

Former Palmetto wide receiver Joe Hills and Michigan State University offensive tackle J'Michael Deane have been training at Athletic Edge in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tim Mulqueen assumed the role of Lakewood Ranch's director of sports in January.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 17, 2011
Ranch announces first event for sports complex

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Inc. has secured its first major sporting event at its new sports complex in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • May 21, 2010
Buchanan to host town hall meeting

The meeting will be held at 11 a.m., May 22, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

  • East County
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  • By Kaye Warr |
  • February 27, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Lee Poulis

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Lee Poulis

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • June 2, 2010
Contest offers chance to make Key history

The Longboat Key Historical Society is asking the public to submit new logo designs for a contest that will run throughout the summer.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 27, 2015
Top Story — July: Sarasota Police lock down SMH, evacuate businesses

The Sarasota Police Department locked down Sarasota Memorial hospital and closed U.S. 41 as officers investigated a suspicious package found near Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 17, 2010
Commission to review paid parking today

City commissioners could make a decision today whether to fund the city's parking operations with meters or with tax dollars.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • April 1, 2010
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS - Sarasota just hired a consultant-hiring consultant to instruct city staff on more effective ways to hire consultants.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By John McGuire |
  • March 8, 2017
Police seek answers to bike crashes

So far, there have been three accidents involving bicycles on Longboat Key in 2017.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The 26 students riding Bus 560 all escaped the Jan. 5 crash with only minor injuries. Counselors were available at Braden River Middle Jan. 9 to meet with students.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 11, 2012
Bus crash result of driver error

Manatee County Superintendent Tim McGonegal said the Jan. 5 school bus crash was the result of driver error.

  • East County
  • News
James Barnhofen and Wendy Pearson
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • January 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Harris Private Bank shares new space with M&I Wealth Management

Harris Private Bank held an open house Thursday Jan. 5 at its new location at 240 South Pineapple Avenue. This marks the first time that Harris Private Bank and M&I Money Management have worked under the same roof in Florida. After being purchased by BMO purchased M&I, the two companies will share a location and resources. Guitarist Dean Miller provided live music for the open house.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Travis Brazil and Isaac Weintraub train together six days a week at Red Tiger Martial Arts in Sarasota.
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 15, 2015
Local fighters prepare for Olympic size battle

Red Tiger Martial Artists Isaac Weintraub and Travis Brazil have both garnered national attention after winning multiple elite level competitions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Public Works Director Juan Florensa is trying to prevent an aging pipe from failing under Gulf of Mexico Drive anywhere else.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 3, 2011
Pipe inspections to begin this summer

The town plans to inspect other areas of an aging wastewater pipe under Gulf of Mexico Drive this summer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • March 8, 2012
More employees linked to scandal

An investigation into the city's Information Technology Department has implicated more unnamed city of Sarasota employees.

  • Sarasota
  • News
If you know someone who should be featured as an Athlete of the Week, please call or send the suggestion to Mallory Gnaegy at 366-3468, Ext. 360 or mgnaegy@yourobserver.com.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • February 22, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Sherry Fideler

Sherry Fideler has always been active. When she took an aerobics class with her sister, she realized it combined two of her favorite things - dance and aerobics.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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