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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota sheriff asks School Board for decision on security plan

A new bill requires all schools to have security presence on campus, via three options. Sheriff Tom Knight is asking the School Board to pick one so he can make it happen.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2018
Early voting off and running in Longboat Key, Sarasota County

Hundreds have already headed to the polls to cast their vote, and more still have returned their mail-in ballots in advance of the March 20 election.

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    In Memoriam |
  • March 12, 2018
Harry Joseph Curl

Harry Joseph Curl departed Earth on Feb. 3, 2018.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2018
St. Mary springs into fashion

The Women's Guild held its annual fashion show March 12 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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Last summer, Public Works Project Manager James Linkogle suggested the town use FPL’s permits and contractor to run a 4-inch conduit under Longboat Pass during a related drilling project.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 12, 2018
Longboat overhead wires to go underground starting early-fall

The town now seeks contractors and finances for its project to put all overhead wires underground.

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The Colony Beach and Tennis Resort has been abandoned for almost a decade.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 12, 2018
Colony plans dump existing units, seek all of Longboat's tourism pool

How the development at the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort fits within town codes and what happens to the 237 units now standing at 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Tenor Ben Gulley as Pedro and soprano Kara Shay Thomson as Marta performing in Sarasota Opera’s production of Tiefland by Eugen d’Albert. Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota Opera opens last exquisite production of the season

"Tiefland" is a little-known opera with music so beautiful, it's easy to forget how savage (and relevant) the storyline is.

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Terry Bradshaw speaks to guests during the open house about his family's plans for the Stoneybrook Golf Club. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 12, 2018
Terry Bradshaw promotes Heritage Harbour golf club

Retired quarterback helps share his family's vision for golf course.

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The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted in a murder committed Sunday in eastern Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 12, 2018
Suspect identified in Sunday murder in Bradenton

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said it is seeking an 18-year-old man after a shooting.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 11, 2018
Captain Craig's Showboat Spectacular visits Longboat Key

About 200 people gathered at Longboat Island Chapel for an afternoon performance on March 11.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota Spring Fine Art Festival turns J.D. Hamel Park into outdoor gallery

The festival introduced art enthusiasts to the works of artists from all over the country.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 11, 2018
Sarasota HOG rides for the pups

Biker groups raise money for Sarasota Humane Society during annual St. Patty's Day Poker Run.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 11, 2018
St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church walks the runway for veterans

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Philoptochos Society’s Honoring Our Heroes Charity Fashion Show raises money to send local veterans to Washington, D.C.

  • Sarasota
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 11, 2018
Suncoast Science Center revs up for race day

Student teams compete in this year's junkyard-themed RC Car Race Day.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 11, 2018
Drumming up good vibrations on Siesta Key with Positive Repercussions

New drumming center and percussion instrument boutique opens its doors for business in Siesta Village.

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