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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 9, 2015
Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

Body recovered after Ringling Bridge jump

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Music Half Marathon

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Observer Media Group Editor/CEO Matt Walsh, pictured at last year’s debate, will moderate tonight’s forum.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2015
Observer to host candidate debate tonight

All four candidates for the Longboat Key Town Commission will participate in tonight's event.

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Sarasota County first began studying the watershed, which extends diagonally from Manatee County to Dona Bay, off of Nokomis.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 8, 2015
County to consider Dona Bay project

Sarasota County wants to restore the 98-mile watershed draining into Dona Bay back to a natural state after years of man-made changes altered the system.

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The Urbanite Theatre announces a trio of compelling plays for their inaugural theatrical season scheduled to open this summer.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 8, 2015
Urbanite Theatre announces its inaugural season

Sarasota's newest theater announces a summer season of three new and challenging plays.

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One of three demo flower baskets located at Main Street and Palm Avenue, the first option offered by the Downtown Improvement District features a hanging basket off the arm of a light pole.
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  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2015
UPDATE: DID seeks public input on flower baskets

The Downtown Improvement District has set up three flower baskets for display on light poles at Main Street and Palm Avenue, hoping for feedback on the best option from residents.

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The state has blamed an “aggressive coastal environment” for deteriorating the Stickney Point Bridge, and aims to fix the connected seawall, the control house and moveable spans of the bridge, among other repairs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
FDOT plans Stickney Point Bridge lane closures

The Florida Department of Transportation begins preliminary work on a $4 million rehabilitation project Wednesday.

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Model Bennie Dods
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 8, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church fashion show

Longboat Key residents became models at Christ Church of Longboat Key, Presbyterian on Feb. 9 at its annual fashion show.

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Brad Goddard, K. Judson Boedecker, Larry R. Thompson and Wendy Surkis displaying the check in front of the under construction Sarasota Museum of Art.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 8, 2015
Sarasota Museum of Art receives $335,463 check from local trust

The Ringling College of Art and Design received the sizable financial gift from the Cary Jay Morrison Trust to go toward their current construction of the SMOA.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 8, 2015
Waterline Road project approved

An revised site plan shows increased buffering but not less units.

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(Photo courtesy of Sarasota Police Department) An unidentified man jumped from the Ringling Bridge before 9:15 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2015
Body recovered after plunge from Ringling Bridge

An unnamed man jumped from the bridge this morning after being involved in a hit-and-run accident near the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and University Parkway.

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Bill Anderson and Kathy Hedden with Art and Bev Cavazzi
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2015
Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

Sarasota Newcomers Club Mardi Gras Gala

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A necklace from Glass Garden Jewelry on display at the Siesta Key Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Craft Festival

From industrial sculptures to pottery, vendors had a variety to offer for the annual Siesta Key Craft Festival on Saturday and Sunday in Siesta Key Village.

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Party planners Mandy Brewer, Carla Ogburn, Vickie VanMeier and Sharla Gambrell
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Twin Shores welcome back party

More than 80 residents of Twin Shores gathered on Feb. 8 for the neighborhood's welcome back party.

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  • Neighbors
Owner Judy Fryer, manager Amy Blair, owner Philip Needs and operations director Bruce Flynn
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 7, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Old Salty Dog 25th birthday party

The Old Salty Dog on City Island celebrated its 25th birthday on Feb. 8.

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