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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 23, 2017
Former Sarasota resident sifts through remnants of circus history

As Ringling Circus prepares its final act, a former Sarasota resident prepares to part with his pieces of Sarasota's circus past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There are 122 speakers installed around St. Armands Circle, but leaders hope to stop the music coming out of them.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
St. Armands Muzak just won't stop

Tropical music is still being piped in through speakers along St. Armands Circle — much to the dismay of businesses and property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brion Whitley looks for a teammate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
A goodbye to (and from) a historic Riverview basketball senior class

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County sports roundup: 02.23.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

East County sports roundup: 02.23.17

  • East County
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Kate Zoltak.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eunique Arnold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 2.23.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Letters to the Editor: 2.23.16

Readers share thoughts on Fruitville Road redesign plans and listening to the kids.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Paul Dezzi and Dave Bullock visit Longboat Republicans

The fire chief and town manager spoke to the club on Feb. 22.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2017
Caring Hearts Luncheon inspires attendees

The 14th annual event was hosted by First Step at Michael’s On East on Feb. 22.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 22, 2017
Christ Church cooks up monthly dinner

Two of the church's missions, Agape Flights, Inc. and Turning Points, spoke to the crowd.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
On Tuesday, Feb. 21, work crews removed the next on the New Pass Bridge, as transportation officials said it obscured the bridge signal.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 22, 2017
Ospreys return to site of New Pass nest removal

The nest was obscuring a traffic signal, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Kate Hampton. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Gidion's Knot'

“Gidion’s Knot” untangles the fate of a transgressive prodigy in a Florida Studio Theatre Stage III production.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 22, 2017
Sarasota Chamber welcomes the Orioles

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce cheers on the home team at reception for the Baltimore Orioles.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarah H. Pappas
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 22, 2017
President of the Selby Foundation steps down

Sarah H. Pappas has announced she will be stepping down from her role effective June 1.

  • Sarasota
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