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Anand Pallegar, founder of atLarge Inc., took down a series of notes at Tuesday’s DID workshop. The information gathered will be used to make recommendations on a downtown promotional effort.
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  • David Conway
  • April 6, 2017
Downtown leaders begin branding effort

Members of the Downtown Improvement District hope to collaborate with other downtown groups to establish a stronger identity for the heart of the city.

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Hannah Roberson.
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  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.06.17

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Josie McCrea.
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  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.06.17

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • April 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.06.17
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  • April 6, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.06.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.06.17

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Heidi Evans and Cornelia Matson
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  • April 5, 2017
Historic Spanish Point celebrates 35 years

The annual luncheon, renamed Magic on the Bay, was held on April 4 at Michael’s On East.

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Out-of-Door Academy student Mairead Studdiford holds her new business idea, Snappy Starters.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 5, 2017
Snappy idea impresses investors

ODA sophomore develops a business plan that isn’t a lemon.

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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.

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  • 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.

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

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

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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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