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Area Coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs and puppy raiser Shay Doerner with 6-month-old Rocky.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate

Nine handlers graduate from Southeastern Guide Dogs handler program Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch senior Sean Fenton plays defense against Fort Meyers in a regional playoff game Thursday at Lakewood Ranch.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 28, 2015
Lakewood Ranch upset by Fort Myers

Fort Myers defeats the Mustangs via penalty kicks, 2-1 (5-4)

  • East County
  • News
Andrew Vac, of RE/MAX, with 2014 Chairman of the Board Yvonne Schloss and President Gail Loefgren, accepts his Chairman’s Award.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon

Chamber members celebrated their success throughout 2014 at the 56th annual meeting and awards luncheon on Jan. 29. Members were given awards, and incoming chair, Jeff Mayers, shared his goals for 2015.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Event coordinators Gwen Watson and Carol Meese
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Key Niners golf tournament

The Key Niners Women's Golf Association hosted 12 clubs and more than 120 women on Jan. 29 for a golf tournament.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Hugh thinks about selecting the Patriots but changes his mind.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
Mote Aquarium manatees select the Super Bowl winners

Hugh and Buffett, two manatees at the Mote Marine Aquarium, selected their choices for the Super Bowl champions on Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This map shows the location of the future improvement.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 28, 2015
Ranch boulevard expansion approved

Sarasota County commissioners voted Wednesday to further advance plans for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard to Fruitville Road.

  • East County
  • News
Of the 17 county students advancing to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair in March, nine are form East County.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 28, 2015
After big wins regionally, East County students head to state science competition

Nine East County students won first-place at the Lockheed Martin Manatee Regional Science and Engineering Fair recently. The troupe will advance to the 60th annual State Science and Engineering Fair, held March 31 through April 2, in Lakeland.

  • East County
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Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals hosted the 8th annual Forks & Corks: The Grand Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 25, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Deianeira McClain
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Soaring singers

The ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the Gulf Gate Public Library was a cause for celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jett Segal takes the heartbeat of a stuffed animal with Eliana Tibi.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
The doctor is in

Students in the early childhood program The Gan at Temple Sinai donned stethoscopes for an exercise in veterinary medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Codes dictate how city staff must respond

All tenants are entitled to occupy structures that have had life-safety type of work done by licensed contractors pursuant to properly issued permits.

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  • News
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