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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
  • News
Family Promise of Sarasota Board President George Lavigne and Network Director Becky Taylor
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Family Promise hosts breakfast with Ben Vereen

The actor, dancer and singer spoke at the Family Promise fundraiser, Breakfast with Ben Vereen, on April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 28, 2017
SMHF gets patrons excited for upcoming golf tournament

The pre-reception for the 16th annual Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation Golf Tournament was held on April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Black Tie
Sally Trout and Chairwoman Kimberley Carreiro
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 27, 2017
Tea for the Sea guests raise a pinky to Mote

Supporters of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium gathered April 27 at Sarasota Yacht Club for a high tea-themed benefit.

  • Black Tie
Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 27, 2017
Carolyn Michel speaks at April installment of Salon Series lecture

The actor and philanthropist spoke and performed at the monthly Designing Women Boutique lecture on April 27.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber held its annual Business After Hours on April 27 at The Terrace at Surf Shack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Inherit the Wind" features a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, of a teacher who was put on trial after he defied Tennessee’s laws against teaching evolution in its public schools.Â
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2017
The Darwin Award goes to …

'Inherit the Wind' pits bad law against good science at Venice Theatre.

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A youth sweeps championship and a women' s rowing championship fill the docket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Benderson Park to host two championship events this weekend

A youth sweeps championship and a women's rowing championship fill the docket.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

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East County sports roundup: 04.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 27

Roger Faust captured this photo as anhinga chicks look for food at the Venice Rookery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 27

Janet Russo captured this great blue heron hanging out at her backyard pond in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 27

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot at Lido Beach about half an hour before sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 27, 2017
Michael's On East celebrates 30 years

The beloved black tie hot spot is 30 years old today, so we sat down with the two men who made the establishment what it is today.

  • Black Tie
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