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Rachel Chambers had the second fastest time for the 5K Fun Run Saturday morning.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 2, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 5K Fun Run

Local runners got a good start to the new year with a free 5K Fun Run on Jan. 3 hosted by the New Balance Sarasota store on Stickney Point Road.

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Norma Martin thanked more than 70 people for attending her birthday party, and told everyone to make sure and take home a cupcake.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin celebrates 100

Norma Martin celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family at her church, Presbyterian Church of the Covenant, in Sarasota.

  • Siesta Key
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Tom Ellison plays the saxophone for Soul Sensations.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Motown and blues enthusiasts enjoyed music by Soul Sensations Jan. 2 at Music on Main on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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The PMP Sarasota Winter Residency hosted the orchestra rehearsal with PMP/Suncoast Super Strings Friday, Jan. 2, at Sarasota Opera House.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 1, 2015
Orchestra rehearsal with PMP/Suncoast Super Strings

PMP/Suncoast Super Strings played the solo lines of the first movement of Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor Friday, Jan. 2, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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  • January 1, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Big Eyes'

The new film, "Big Eyes," is a true story based on a big lie.

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Dr. G. Duncan Finlay is the newly elected chairman of the board of trustees for Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 1, 2015
Plymouth Harbor board of trustees welcomes new leadership, members

Plymouth Harbor on Sarasota Bay announces new officers and board of trustees members.

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  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: EAST COUNTY

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the East County Observer in 2014.

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  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: LONGBOAT KEY

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Longboat Observer in 2014.

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  • January 1, 2015
YEAR IN PICTURES: SARASOTA

Reminisce about your favorite people, places and events and view some of the most memorable photos published in the Sarasota Observer in 2014.

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Residents are tasked with electing three district representatives to the City Commission this year.
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  • David Conway
  • January 1, 2015
Candidates emerge for commission seats

As two recently appointed city commissioners settle into their new positions, candidates - including those appointees - are beginning to file paperwork for the March city election.

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Beginning Jan. 3, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) will launch its extension of Route 6 to service Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
MCAT launches Ranch route this weekend

The Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) route to Lakewood Ranch begins Jan. 3.

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Soul Sensations perform from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 1, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

From 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 2, Lakewood Ranch Main Street will house performances of Motown and blues songs by Soul Sensations during Music on Main.

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Malcolm and Karen Ronney plan to open a new restaurant soon. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - East County: December

MacAllisters' owners will exit the business on New Year's Day.

  • East County
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The Centre Shops is located in the 5300 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Longboat Key: December

The sale of the centre Shops closed Dec. 1, according to Manatee County property records.

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The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 1, 2015
Top Stories - Sarasota: December

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront, former Quay site.

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