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Bill Nelson
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  • Matt Walsh
  • August 11, 2015
Another appeaser

In spite of the American people’s overwhelming opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, Florida Sen. Bill Nelson claims there is ‘no other available alternative.’ He’s voting for it.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
City employees Daniel Ohrenstein, Alex DavisShaw, Ryan Chapdelain and Karin Murphy led the panel discussion on traffic Monday evening.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 11, 2015
Downtown condo residents talk traffic troubles

As the city continues a comprehensive examination of its transportation network, downtown residents questioned officials about traffic at an event Monday.

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Risdon Group President Steve Bradley said the rendering of Risdon on 5th would be updated at a later date.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 11, 2015
Risdon Group unveils new Rosemary project

The Sarasota-based developer has proposed a mixed-use luxury project near the intersection of 5th Street and Central Avenue, further contributing to the rise of the Rosemary District.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 11, 2015
Recalling all boys and ghouls

The Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. seeks 12 adult volunteers to serve on its Haunted House Committee for Boo Fest.

  • East County
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 11, 2015
Goodwill toward veterans

Goodwill Manasota is seeking World War II veterans for a Keep the Spirit of ’45 Alive celebration.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association filed an emergency motion late Monday afternoon that urges U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May to enforce a $600,000 settlement agreement.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 11, 2015
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association files emergency motion

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association is urging a bankruptcy judge to enforce an agreement a trustee is no longer willing to bring forward for review.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2015
East County photo contest winner: August 13

Benjamin Hooker submitted this sunset photo, taken near Bradenton Beach.

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 11, 2015
"Why Can't I Be You?" by Llywelyn Jones wins the Players Theatre's 2015 New Play Festival

The play depicting the story of a famous rock star and his stalker will receive a full-stage production from August 23 to 28, 2016.

  • Arts + Culture
The Oriole bird makes friends with members of Girls Inc.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 11, 2015
Orioles play ball with Girls Inc.

Baltimore Orioles host Girls Inc. for a baseball clinic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 11, 2015
Florida Studio Theatre appoints Jim Sorensen and Caroline Kaiser to senior staff positions

Sorensen will be an associate managing director and Kaiser will be the director of children's theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Shortstop Kinsey Goelz drove in the lone run of the championship game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2015
Tampa Mustangs complete championship comeback

The Tampa Mustangs 16U softball team won the PGF National Softball Championship.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2015
School Board supports testing changes

School Board members hope the state will follow Seminole County's suggestion for revising testing standards.

  • East County
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  • August 11, 2015
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

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  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota Rec League’s Jen Thoennissen brings the ball up the court in the first half versus Venezuela.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 11, 2015
Sarasota Rec League faces international competition

The Sarasota Rec League played the Venezuelan Women's National Team earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 11, 2015
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Surf Shack Coastal Kitchen

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