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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 5, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year

Riverview High School social studies teacher and basketball coach William "BJ" Ivey took the top award at this year's Teacher of the Year luncheon on April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commissioner Susan Chapman defended her decision to fight the lawsuit, saying it was important to make a stand against Citizens for Sunshine.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2017
Chapman prevails in Sunshine suit appeal

The Second District Court of Appeals has affirmed a circuit court ruling that City Commissioner Susan Chapman did not violate the Sunshine Law in 2013.

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Hunter Alston stands with Lakeview Associated Enterprises COO Tra Williams and fellow Dairy Queen employees Brandy Geeding and Devin Elkins.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Franchise cooks up profits for charity

East County's new Dairy Queen serves more than ice cream.

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Birthday boy Gil Waters and wife Elisabeth.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 5, 2017
Gil Waters celebrates 90th

Waters and his wife, Elisabeth, have been Sarasota philanthropists, contributing especially to the city’s many arts organizations.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Aviva' s CEO, Jay Solomon, welcomes a crowd to an indoor groundbreaking for the community' s new expansion.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Aviva breaks ground on expansion

The senior living facility will add a community room for its independent living residents.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Tara springs forward with fashion

Guests enjoyed drawings, lunch and fashion at the annual event.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2017
Worship Services

Schedule of services throughout Longboat Key

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 5, 2017
Education Foundation reaches fundraising goal

The Education Foundation for Sarasota County reached it's goal of raising $150,000 for the Lori White Endowment Fund.

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Army Staff Sergeant Carl Moore, along with his wife, Heather, and daughter, Addison, can' t believe the hospitality shown by Rosedale residents.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 5, 2017
Disabled vets thank Rosedale for embracing their cause

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Edgewater' s Dr. Jay Schwartz has walked through Edgewater and sections of Summerfield with a petition for improved cellular service in Lakewood Ranch. So far, he has about 300 signatures.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch residents seek improved cellular coverage

Developing technologies may fit the bill, but will it come fast enough?

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World of Wow renderings show the treehouse-themed play structure in front of the new stage. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2017
Woodland builds new children's center

Church expands offerings for children with designated space.

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The blue handprint is just one way of raising awareness this month in Paint the Town Blue, the annual campaign held by Child Protection Center.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 5, 2017
Paint the Town Blue with CPC

The annual campaign kicked off over the weekend and runs all month to bring awareness to child abuse.

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The Whitney Cottage is one of 16 built to house families and guests at the Whitney Resort, and it is the largest of two that was moved to the Center for the Arts property.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Longboat Key group aims to move historic cottage

The cottage, once part of the Whitney Resort, is currently on the Center for the Arts property.

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Phill Younger helped refocus the town' s beach strategy, from an overall approach to a money-saving plan to focus on erosion hotspots.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Younger steps up to new challenge

Younger stepped down from the Town Commission in March.

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Applications are being accepted by the town for the three seats on the Planning and Zoning Board, and the Town Commission is tentatively scheduled to make selections on May 1.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 5, 2017
Does Planning and Zoning Board need a north-end member?

A vacancy on the board is expected to be filled on April 17.

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