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  • John McGuire
  • March 8, 2017
180 units: no more, no less

Speakers at a PAC-hosted event reminded residents what the Colony referendum means.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Erin and Doug Christy hosted a citrus-themed brunch March 4 at their home for visiting family members. Photo courtesy of Erin Christy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 8, 2017
Black Tie & Tales 03.09.17

From wedding anniversaries to backyard bashes, we've got the scoop on last week's social happenings.

  • Black Tie
Gavin Root.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

East County Athlete of the Week: 03.08.17

  • East County
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Matt Bertrand. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

East County High 5 Moments: 03.08.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Longboat Chamber networks after hours

Chamber members gathered at Chubby's, soon to be Tiny's LBK Tavern, on March 7.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 7, 2017
Lord's Warehouse shows off fashionable collection

This year marked the 20th anniversary of the annual style show for Lord's Warehouse, which is operated by the Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA was used to fund projects like the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2017
City, county set for CRA showdown

Local governments have been unable to settle a dispute over the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. Now, the two sides could be headed for a lawsuit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Department and Sarasota Police Department personnel work to fight a 3-alarm fire at the Ringling College of Art and Design Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2017
Emergency personnel respond to fire at Ringling College construction site

A fire at the Basch Visual Arts Center causes road closures on Dr. Martin Luther King Way between U.S. 41 and Cocoanut Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Easton Griffith looks at Bennett Park, most of which he can not use.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2017
Manatee Commission blesses Rotary park project

Rotary clubs will raise $1.8 million for the project.

  • East County
  • News
The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 6, 2017
Asolo supporters continue the fun at gala after party

The official after party was held on March 4 at Louies Modern.

  • Black Tie
Two die in plane crash near Duette.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Two victims of small plane crash in Manatee County identified

The twin-engine plane had taken off from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport about 20 minutes before the crash.

  • East County
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Sheriff' s Office arrest suspected flasher.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 6, 2017
Deputies expose suspect in Lakewood Ranch flasher case

Twenty-year-old male arrested on suspicion of exposing himself.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2017
James Balog talks climate change in Sarasota visit

The photographer sat down for a roundtable discussion before speaking as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 6, 2017
RCLA speaker warns climate change is 'in your back yard'

The photographer and climate change advocate spoke about his Antarctic adventures and the effects of climate change.

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