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Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is the latest Republican leader the Sarasota GOP has announced it will bring to the region this fall.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota GOP taps Jindal for voting rally

Lousiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will speak during the Republican Party of Sarasota's Restore America Rally Oct. 28, at the Hyatt Regency.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch Boulevard currently runs from State Road 64 south to about Professional Parkway.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 9, 2014
Sarasota OKs Lakewood Ranch Boulevard alignment

Sarasota County commissioners approved Wednesday an alignment for extending Lakewood Ranch Boulevard south to Fruitville Road.

  • East County
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Heritage Harbour South may soon have a Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputy issuing tickets to speeders.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD explores speed enforcement options

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District is reaching out to the Manatee County Sheriff's Office about bringing deputies to issue tickets to speeders.

  • East County
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Individuals interested in the school district's director of safety and security position must possess a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 10 years of experience in law enforcement or private sector security management, among other requirements.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • October 9, 2014
Manatee School District vets security director candidates

Through 4 p.m. Oct. 9, the Manatee County School District will interview candidates for its director of safety and security position.

  • East County
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Stephanie Hannum, Olivia Borchers and Alene Fowler
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
One big wish granted

Volunteer wish granters Alene Fowler and Stephanie Hannum surprised 14-year-old Olivia Borchers with a One Direction-themed party last week, to inform her that her wish, through Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida, was going to be granted.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Cassidy Pattison, Kendall Volner and Alli Volner with fifth-grade teacher Barbie Spraker
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2014
Book event draws 'faire' families

Sarasota Christian School hosted families for a medieval-themed Book Fair Family Night Oct. 2. Guests were treated to a giant turkey leg dinner, face painting, prize drawings and costume contests.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Christian volleyball team captured the No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 9 tournament, which begins Oct. 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Familiar Focus

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team has posted a 14-3 record this season with three matches remaining on the schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 9, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer recaps the week in football.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Phase 1 Completed July 4. The tennis courts were relocated to the easternmost corner and the new parking lot was paved with pervious concrete.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 9, 2014
Siesta Key beach improvements surge ahead

Almost a year into the improvements, more than 250 parking spaces will be open in time for the Crystal Classic.

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Jay Sparr, Edward Rosenblum and Graeme Malloch, former leaders of the St. Armands Residents Association, are focusing on fighting a city proposal to manage events on the Circle. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
St. Armands residents group forms

Citizens Organized to Protect St. Armands recently made its presence known in the area after breaking from the St. Armands Residents Association over the issue of special events.

  • Sarasota
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Crosby
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  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

Mote Marine President Michael Crosby is attempting to coalesce broad community support behind the organization's plan for growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Breakfast House owner Wendy Goldberg with waitress Amy Delaney. Photos by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
VIDEO: It takes a village

With two new stores preparing to open soon, businesses in the Historic Downtown Village are bullish about the development and continued success of the area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2014
Commissioners prepare to make appointments

Two board members are slated to depart the Sarasota City Commission in November. The remaining commissioners are hammering out the details of selecting their replacements.

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