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Harriet Sokmensuer
August 14, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: League of Women Voters "Meet Your Candidates"

The League of Women Voters of Sarasota County held its second "Meet Your Candidates" Thursday, Aug. 14, at Selby Library. Attendees met with County Commission, School Board and Hospital Board candidates. The organization hosted a meet and greet in North Port last week for residents. "It puts a face on candidates," says attendee Gerry Swormstedt.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Amanda Sebastiano
August 14, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Rosedale Summer Music Series

Members of the Sarasota Voice Academy along with Randolph Locke and Carol Sparrow performed light Opera songs for attendees of the Rosedale Summer Music series, Aug. 14, in the community's clubhouse.

East County
News

Alex Mahadevan
August 14, 2014

Sarasota: the 'sexiest small city in America'

Real estate blog Movoto ranked Sarasota No. 1 on its list of the 10 'sexiest small cities in America,' which also includes Bradenton two spots below.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Alex Mahadevan
August 14, 2014

VIDEO: Mote scientist receives Distinguished Fellow award

The American Elasmobranch Society presented its Distinguished Fellow Award this month to Mote Marine Laboratory senior scientist Carl Luer, for his work studying the disease-fighting traits of sharks and rays.

Longboat Key
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
August 14, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Summer Lunch and Learn Luncheon

The American Jewish Committee West Coast Region held its monthly Summer Lunch & Learn Series Thursday, Aug. 14, at Michael's On East. Rabbi Noam Marans, AJC director of Interreligious and Intergroup Relations, was guest speaker. Marans discussed the future of Muslim-Jewish relationships.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
August 14, 2014

Board recommends marina elimination

The Planning Commission has endorsed Lennar's plans to remove a marina from the Heritage Harbour development plan.

East County
News

By Caleb Motsinger
August 14, 2014

Volunteers needed for new retirement board of trustees

Applications are now available for five open seats.

Longboat Key
News

Amanda Sebastiano
August 14, 2014

School Boards collaborate

The Charlotte, Sarasota and Manatee counties' School Boards met Aug. 13 at Polo Grill and Bar to share ideas on technology in the classroom and other relevant topics to today's students.

East County
Schools

Robin Hartill
August 14, 2014

No red tide impacts detected alongshore

Mote, FWC and USF scientists continue to monitor a bloom at least 20 miles offshore from Dixie to northern Pinellas counties.

Longboat Key
News

Observer Staff
August 14, 2014

Every dog has its day

Consulate Health Care of Sarasota's beloved service dog, Danielle, retires after providing five years of therapy to the residents and patients at Consulate.