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The Rev. Brian Bagley-Bonner blesses Piper, a beagle/pug mix owned by Marge Hooie.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 23, 2014
Prayer for Pups

Faith United Church of Christ held its first Blessing of the Animals event in nearly a decade.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Lisa Deutsch submitted this sunset photo, taken over Lake Uihlein.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Weather: East County

Lisa Deutsch submitted this sunset photo, taken over Lake Uihlein.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Honoree Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2014
CVA Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

CVA Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

  • Black Tie
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  • By Ila Edwards
  • April 22, 2014
A toast to Mom

A toast to Mom

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Zara Barrie
  • April 22, 2014
Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

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David LaCamera, Sonya Dlug, Matthew Graham, Roy McBean Youth of the Year Maria Monroy and Sarasota County Boys and Girls Club President/CEO Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Leadership Sarasota celebration ceremony

The 2014 Leadership Sarasota class celebrated the completion of this year's project Tuesday, April 22. 36 The class of 36 donated more then 600 hours to the Roy McBean Club of the Boys and Girls Club since September. The volunteers helped organize nutrition classes, build rain barrels, create a learning garden and paint a mural by the club's playground. The class worked closely with Boys and Girls Club volunteers and children and thanked the children during the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirin Desai-Gibson tries to help collect trash every couple of months.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunset Beach Cleanup

Beach lovers celebrated Earth Day at Whole Foods Market's Sunset Beach Cleanup Tuesday, April 22, on South Lido Beach. Volunteers spent two hours cleaning the beach and park before enjoying healthy snacks provided by the market. 'I love the beach and I like it clean,' says Shirin Desai-Gibson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A double diverging diamond interchange has been proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2014
I-75 funding axed from state budget

The state Legislature has eliminated a proposal for $100 million in transportation funding from the budget. FDOT planned to use some of the money for improvements to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sand will be deposited this summer on the severely eroded north end. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2014
Town, WCIND draft interlocal agreement for $760,235 project

Town Manager Dave Bullock estimates a WCIND sand project will cost the town approximately $300,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota County staff originally proposed the Beach Road Drainage Improvements in 2005.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2014
Barge skirts Siesta for drainage project

Sarasota County's Beach Road Drainage Improvements project is 91% complete. The latest work came from a barge installing a diffuser on a stormwater discharge pipe.

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  • News
Lift Station 87, largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, will have to undergo significant changes before it can function as a wastewater facility for the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 22, 2014
Lift Station 87 costs projected at $27.1 million

The engineering firm tasked with completing work on the lift station says the project - originally budgeted at $12.5 million - could cost another $13 million before it's finished.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Siesta special event permits to get another look

The county commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special event permit available to Siesta businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The home features an Infinity pool that overlooks Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy Cheryl Loeffler)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2014
Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

The transaction was the highest sale on Bird Key since January 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services during "Try Transit Day," Friday, April 25.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 22, 2014
FDOT promotes public transportation with free bus rides

As part of the FDOT's attempt to boost public transportation, Manatee County Area Transit (MCAT) and Sarasota County Area Transit (SCAT) will not charge fares for fixed route services Friday, April 25.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2014
Southbound I-75 ramp blocked

The southbound on ramp at the at mile marker 191 in Venice is blocked.

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