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  • May 7, 2015
OUR VIEW | Amendments: No

Sarasota city voters may not realize it, but there are two charter amendments on the May 12 ballot. Oh, and don’t forget the District 2 and 3 City Commission runoff elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The shadowy figure is former Southside Elementary Principal John Spielman after losing a bet with students.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 7, 2015
This week in history: May 7

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2015
Letter to the editor

Thank you to our community

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.7.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2015
Prom? Check yes or no

The pressure to top promposals from other classmates forces high schools students to be creative when asking their sweethearts to prom. So what is a teen to do?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photoBob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Men put their best feet forward

Bob Neudorfer, Bob Miccio, Gino Del Pup and Darryl Jelinek enjoyed a day out as the season comes to a close and the friends depart for their summer homes.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2015
Special Delivery

Want to help feed the area’s needy?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Plank checks out the classic Chevy at Ed Tavern's car show.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Classic cars cruise into Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern sponsored a car show Wednesday, May 6, in the circle.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 6, 2015
Come At Me, Sarasota: JDub's Brewing Co.

Come At Me, Sarasota: JDub's Brewing Co.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Colin Reid
  • May 6, 2015
LeVar Burton brings Reading Rainbow to Sarasota

Students at Emma E. Booker Elementary get a sneak peak at new episodes with LeVary Burton from Reading Rainbow on Friday, May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Chamber's luncheon was catered by Panera Bread.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 6, 2015
Manatee Chamber of Commerce members network at Power Luncheon

Representatives from 20 local companies met at the chamber headquarters Wednesday.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Jamie Carter, Kate Honea and Ellen Overstreet
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 6, 2015
Sarasota Ballet Producers Dinner

Guests gathered at Michael's Wine Cellar for the Sarasota Ballet's Producers Dinner on Wednesday, May 6.

  • Black Tie
Tournament Chairman Mason Tush, with Travis Lofland from the show “Deadliest Catch” and tournament committee member Bryan Wells pose with the trophy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 6, 2015
Anglers prepare for Sarasota Tarpon Tournament

Preparations for the tournament kicked off with a party Tuesday night at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2015
Girls Inc. executive director to step down

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Robin Rose plans to relocate to St. Augustine after the organization hires her replacement.

  • Sarasota
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The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 6, 2015
Ringling Museum listed as one of the top 39 museums in the world

Buzzfeed selected the Sarasota institution among 39 of the best in the world.

  • Arts + Culture
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