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  • Jack Short
  • February 12, 2016
The Roaring Twenties

The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota held its 2016 fundraising gala and celebrated its 20th anniversary.

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Florida Department of Transportation officials believe a light modification and a ramped up education effort about Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks will help with safety concerns.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 12, 2016
FDOT addressing safety concerns

Modifications to Gulf of Mexico Drive crosswalks are coming as some commissioners question whether the modifications will address safety concerns.

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Jeremy Fisher and Diego Castellanos find their families out in the audience.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 12, 2016
Gullett Elementary students wow families with performance

First and fourth grade students sang for a standing-room-only audience.

  • East County
  • Schools
Marilyn Monroe and James Dean, Olivia Gibson Dylan Maggio respectively, welcome guests to the CineBistro VIP Grand Opening.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 12, 2016
CineBistro welcomes guests with Hollywood glamour

CineBistro Westfield Southgate hosts VIP Grand Opening Thursday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Senior Nick Long went 3-for-3 at the plate with a pair of RBI.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 12, 2016
Sailors blank Rams

The Sarasota High baseball team beat Riverview 9-0 Feb. 11.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2016
Suspects steal truck from Sarasota Ford

The Sarasota Police Department is looking for two individuals suspected of stealing a $76,000 Ford F-450 from the dealership Jan. 30.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 11, 2016
Addams family takes center stage

Lakewood Ranch High School theater students hit the stage Feb. 11 to Feb. 14.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Chelsea Johnson with Ellie and Lauren Miller with Ralphie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 11, 2016
#SRQYappyHour — Cupid's Edition

Guests and their pups attended #SRQYappyHour on Thursday, Feb. 11, at Clasico. The event, hosted by Caitlin Miller and Amanda Waag, benefits Donte's Den Foundation.

  • Black Tie
Lakewood Ranch sophomore guard Evan Spiller attempts a shot in the second quarter of the Mustangs 74-61 victory versus North Port in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 11, 2016
Mustangs move on to regional semifinal

The Lakewood Ranch boys basketball team beat North Port 74-61 in the Class 7A-Region 3 quarterfinals Feb. 11.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Sarasota Police Department provided this picture of the Exxon pump used to collect credit card information.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 11, 2016
Police warn of gas station skimming devices

For the second time this month, the Sarasota Police Department has discovered a device used to steal credit card information at a gas pump.

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  • News
Tom Burish, executive director of Florida Landscape Management Association, educates residents about landscape best practices.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 11, 2016
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts forum on landscape best practices

East County and other local residents learned how to hire a landscaper.

  • East County
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Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder addresses the crowd gathered for a "breaking ground" ceremony.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota Memorial begins construction of innovative rehab facility

The facility will offer 44 inpatient rooms, as well as simulated environments in which patients can train for independent living.

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Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 11

Niki Muller captured this shot of a sandhill crane teaching her chicks to feed near Palmer Park.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 11, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 18

A look at our favorite events happening this week

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Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2016
East County weather page photo: Feb. 11

Richard Bottorff submitted this photo of a heron opening its wings after walking into eyeshot of an alligator in Bradenton.

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