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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 18, 2016
Gulf View properties sells for $4.7 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between February 1 and February 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sheryl King, Chris Jenkins and Jason Champion
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 18, 2016
Signs: Are they a changin’?

Southgate residents say it’s time for change when it comes to the community’s only sign.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Purple Ribbon Committee will tour the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at its next meeting on Aug. 28.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2016
Van Wezel study calls for new facility

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort, a study commissioned by the Van Wezel Foundation recommends the construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats — at a price from $150 to $525 million.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Nikki Yanez, won the USTA Girls 12 hard court national championship this past August.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Making a mark on the competition

Sarasota 12-year-old has been playing in the Girls’ 18s singles division for the past year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Seaplace celebrates Mardi Gras

Seaplace kept the Fat Tuesday celebrations going a week later at its Mardi Gras party Feb. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Mary Warwick and Sandy Kier
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 17, 2016
SPARCCle on the Runway 'Tahitian Pearls'

More than 500 guests attended SPARCCle on the Runway "Tahitian Pearls" on Wednesday, Feb. 17, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. The fashion show featured vintage fashions from SPARCC's Treasure Chest.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 17, 2016
Republican Club discusses U.S.-Israeli relationship

The Republican Club of Longboat Key held its monthly meeting Feb. 16, at Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 17, 2016
Wayward dog, Andy, found

Ten days after jumping a 12-foot fence at a foster home on Siesta Key, social media and a network of vigilant dog lovers helped locate Andy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly French and Caring Heart of the Year recipient Marcella Schuyler
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
First Steps honors Caring Heart of the Year

Marcella Schuyler recognized by First Steps Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch pitcher Logan Newton allowed three hits and stuck out seven in five innings of work Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Logan Newton tosses shutout

The Lakewood Ranch softball team earned its first district win of the season Feb. 16.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson presents a proclaimation celebrating the 20th anniverary of CYD to CEO Karen Bogues, Sarah Marin and former commissioner Shannon Staub.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 17, 2016
CYD celebrates 20 years developing young leaders

Sarasota County Commissioners recognize Community Youth Development on its 20th anniversary.

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  • Neighbors
Senior Tyler Dyson led Braden River to its second district win of the season Feb. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Braden River baseball blanks Armwood

The Braden River baseball team beat Armwood 6-0 in district action Feb. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 17, 2016
Orioles to open Spring workouts

Pitchers and catchers will take the field for their first Spring Training workout Feb. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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