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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2015
Neal seeks home run with Villa Amalfi project

Neal Communities wants to build paired villas, rather than commercial properties.

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Woman's Exchange representatives presented this rendering of Rawls Avenue featuring the proposed expansion at a workshop Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2015
Tensions remain on Woman's Exchange expansion

After two workshops, Laurel Park residents still fear the business’s plans for growth are flawed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Eight bridges on Siesta will be repaired.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 25, 2015
County approves Siesta bridge repairs

After an inspection showed signs of wear on create surrounding Siesta Key bridges, the county will start repairs in March.

  • Sarasota
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Joe Gruters, Republican Party of Sarasota County chairman, says he would prefer if political parties stayed out of nonpartisan local races.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 25, 2015
What's the party line on nonpartisan races?

The involvement of political parties in the City Commission race is not a new phenomenon, but some individuals are calling for an end to the partisan input.

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Sponsors and commissioners were presented with special jerseys to commemorate the upcoming Baltimore Orioles spring-training season.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Orioles Chamber Reception

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce welcomed back the Baltimore Orioles for the sixth season at the Ed Smith Stadium with a reception Feb. 25 at The Francis.

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Mote President/CEO Michael Crosby, founder Genie Clark and President Emeritus Kumar Mahadevan (Courtesy Mote Marine Laboratory)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2015
Mote founder Genie Clark dies at 92

Eugenie Clark was affectionately known as the ‘Shark Lady’ for her research.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 25, 2015
Briefs

Briefs for the Longboat Observer

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Before retiring and moving in 1991 to Sarasota, Wade Matthews worked for the U.S. Department of State. He has lived in eight countries.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 25, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 25, 2015
County expands 44th Ave. project

Contractors begin work on 44th Avenue from 30th Street East to 45th Street East March 1.

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  • By Kourtney Kalahar
  • February 25, 2015
WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

WATCH: That Fit Girl: The bikini-body workout — no equipment needed!

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 25, 2015
Teen busted with six pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 18-year-old Michael Cramer with several drug offenses after a deputy caught him counting money in a shopping center parking lot Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 25, 2015
Quick Draw contest raises money for Phillippi Farmhouse

Members of Light Chasers, a regional chapter of the Florida Plein Air Painters, had two hours to paint an image on the Phillippi Estate Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Sidelines

Amazing Admirals; MLS comes to Lakewood Ranch; Junior Golf Camp registration

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  • February 25, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 25, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Thanks for your courage; Monorail won't work for University Parkway; So how long does it take?

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