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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2015
County seeks adoption and support services companies

Nonprofits who are selected through an RFP process will receive funding from the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension to host food policies workshop

Robert Kluson, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, will direct community workshops to talk about agriculture in the upcoming comprehensive plan updates.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Doobie Brothers love performing at small town venues, such as Premier Sports Campus, where they will perform during Winterfest, Feb. 28.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

Lakewood Ranch's annual music festival, Winterfest, returns for a day full of music

  • East County
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Marsha Panuce with Kelly, a cockatoo
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 27, 2015
Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree takes flight

Mote Marine Aquarium was filled with 225 bird lovers on Feb. 26 at the fourth annual Save Our Seabirds Sunset Soiree gala.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Earlier this month, the Sarasota County Democratic Party sent an email to voters identifying the registered Democrats running for the District 2 and District 3 City Commission seats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota GOP pitches guidelines for nonpartisan races

In advance of the March City Commission election, the Republican Party of Sarasota County has proposed a series of rules governing the involvement of local political parties in the nonpartisan race.

  • Sarasota
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Chairwoman Sydney and Jerome Goldstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala

Guests attended The Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala Friday, Feb. 27, at Van Wezel.

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Co-Chairs Molly Jackson and Diana Houston
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Silver Lining Luncheon

Guests attended Center for Building Hope's Silver Lining Luncheon was held on Friday, Feb. 27, at The Devyn.

  • Black Tie
The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to an explosion at 2141 Cork Oak Street at 9:24 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2015
One dead in Colonial Oaks blast

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating an explosion and fire that resulted in at least one fatality Thursday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Isles Association members feasted on an Italian-themed meal at their annual dinner.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
Siesta Isles Association holds annual dinner

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio attended and answered some residents' questions.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2015
WATCH: State of Jobs 2015

WATCH: State of Jobs 2015

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2015
County administrator boasts 2014 accomplishments

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker discussed a range of local government accomplishments in his Annual Report to County Commissioners Feb. 24.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Deputies arrest alleged Pinecraft prowler

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 29-year-old Stephon Parker with incident exposure after several incidents in the Pinecraft community.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
This week in history

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota teams fall in Final Four

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