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Rod Warner believed a series of roundabouts along U.S. 41 would, among other benefits, improve the connectivity between the North Trail, downtown and the bayfront.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2015
Roundabout advocate Rod Warner dies

Known as "Mr. Roundabout" in Sarasota, Warner discovered a new passion for the roadway features late in life — and dedicated himself to it fully.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2015
Ian Black to move out of Rosemary

Longtime Rosemary District Realtor Ian Black will move his firm's headquarters into a 10-story building east of downtown Sarasota next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A lionfish captured during the Lionfish Derby and the many small fish found in its stomach (courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 13, 2015
Mote goes lionfishing

Mote Marine Laboratory's second annual Lionfish Derby aimed to reduce the invasive lionfish populations in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2015
Wolves Head launches eating contest

How many hot dogs can you eat?

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. LeLu Coffee Lounge will host an open-mic to remember employee Carly Lanea Cogan who died Sunday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 13, 2015
LeLu Coffee Lounge mourns employee

Staff members and customers of LeLu Coffee Lounge in Siesta Key Village are showing an outpour of support for the death employee Carly Lanea Cogan.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2015
County seeks plans for Main Street property

Sarasota County has released another invitation to negotiate to buy the county-owned parcel at the intersection of North Washington Boulevard and Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • July 13, 2015
Defining Abstraction, exhibition of local abstract artists, opens at Ringling College

Running until August 5, the show at the Selby Gallery features abstract art all by Florida artists

  • Arts + Culture
The town of Longboat Key’s piece of the BP Gulf oil spill settlement will be $1.2 million.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2015
Town nets $1.2 million in BP settlement money

Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock said the town will net $967,931.82 that will be incorporated into the town’s general fund within the next 60 to 90 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chris Hill and his 10-year-old son, Drew, have a baseball hat from each of the stadium's they've visited.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 13, 2015
All-American adventure

For the past three years, The Out-of-Door Academy fifth-grader Drew Hill and his father, Chris, have spent a week during the summer visiting America’s Major League ballparks.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dr. Mary Cantrell spent nearly 50 years as an educator.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 13, 2015
Manatee County School Board member dies

Manatee County School Board member Dr. Mary Cantrell died July 12.

  • East County
  • News
Lynn Barrie fills her plate with Louisiana-themed cuisine.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 12, 2015
East County serves up Cajun cuisine

The eighth annual Spyder Broussard Low Country, East County Fish Fry and Shrimp Boil offered attendees a night of Louisiana culture, July 11, at Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 11, 2015
Film Review: 'Amy'

The new documentary "Amy" explores the rise and fall of musical genius Amy Winehouse.

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Randy Ristic prepares to serve the ball during a match.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 11, 2015
Athletes dig deep for volleyball tournament

Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament series hits Siesta Key for weekend competition.

  • Siesta Key
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