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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 26, 2019
School imagines wintery wonderland

Imagine School at Lakewood Ranch welcomes families for night of fun.

  • East County
  • News
Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter said negotiations are ongoing with other potential tenants, but no announcements of additional occupants are currently planned.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2019
Main Plaza lands office tenant

PropLogix, a real estate company helmed by Main Plaza co-owner Jesse Biter, will move more than 110 employees into the Main Street property.

  • Sarasota
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Elizabeth Kalben and Jane Shea
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Sarasota Garden Club gambles down the runway

The annual fashion show had a Monte Carlo theme.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The town purchased the former Amore restaurant property in early 2017 for $2.2 million to add to the acreage for the proposed Town Center venue.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 25, 2019
Ringling president casts doubt on Longboat Arts Center fundraising

There is no donor excitement for theater

  • Longboat Key
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Facing land on one of the north end groins.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 25, 2019
Manatee drops objection to Greer Island groin

Plans for new groins are proceeding forward.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Opponents of plans to redevelop the Lido Pavilion wore red to the City Commission meeting on Jan. 14.
  • By Cathy Antunes
  • January 25, 2019
My View: Lido Pavilion vote only strengthens public resolve

Observer column left out key details.

  • Sarasota
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Lee Byron, Kathryn Shea, Kristen Theisen and Ellie Decker.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 25, 2019
Junior League gains advice from elected officials

Margaret Good, Tom Knight, Charles Hines and Jane Goodwin spoke to League members Jan. 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Steve Reid signs the board that will be built into a home for Habitat for Humanity.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 25, 2019
Habitat for Humanity thanks volunteers

Together We Build served as a way to celebrate volunteers, donors and community partners.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • January 25, 2019
Janet C. Crouse

Janet C. Crouse, 75, passed away peacefully December 13, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer.  She was born January 30, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY to the late William and Doris Freimuth.  Her obituary tribute is publishing in the East County/Saras

  • East County
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County, state agree on path forward for Legacy Trail extension

After voters approved a $65 million bond, Legacy Trail land buys, design and construction may wrap up in 2023.

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Photo courtesy IndieWire
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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 24, 2019
'Reversing Roe' emphasizes the importance and power of the Supreme Court

This year marks the 46th anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision to legalize abortion. This film explains how it happened.

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D'Arcy Arpke and Co-Chairman Michael Klauber
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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
VIPs get a preview of what's to come

The Forks & Corks VIP kick off was held Jan. 24 at Sarasota Porsche.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 24, 2019
Old and new friendships blossom for Friendship Center supporters

Blooming Friendships was hosted Jan. 24 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School. (Photo by Cassidy Alexander)
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
Sarasota County Schools continues to expand its police department while building rapport with students

Having first entered local public schools in August, Sarasota County’s internal school police force will continue to expand its countywide presence in the 2019-2020 school year.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 24, 2019
County officials look forward to community input on Siesta Key congestion

In an effort to tackle the well-known issue plaguing Siesta Key, county officials have scheduled a public workshop and forum to for community members and government leaders to address parking in a collaborative setting.

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