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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Professional Bowlers Sarasota Open this week

The Professional Bowlers Association 50 Regional Tour will return to Sarasota Lanes April 16 through April 18 after a 30-year absence.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney’s Cal Davidson anchored the boys 4x800-meter relay, which finished third.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 1A-District 10 Track Meet

The Out-of-Door Academy and Cardinal Mooney High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 1A-District 10 meet April 10, at ODA.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Authorities report that David Alessandrini, 47, was found dead at his home on the 2100 block of Oak Terrace Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2014
UPDATE: Deputies make arrest in homicide investigation

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office began investigating the death of a 45-year-old man after 4 p.m. Monday.

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  • News
The long-awaited federal beach permit for a sand and groins project arrived Monday afternoon.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 15, 2014
Town receives federal beach permit

Town Manager Dave Bullock says the possibility that both sand and groins are coming to the north end of the Key this summer is still slim.

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • April 14, 2014
Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

Let's Talk Locks: The bare essentials

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Ruth Engman passes the bitter herbs to Maye Lavinson.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Passover Seder

Rabbi Jonathon Katz conducted the Passover seder for his congregation and many guests on Monday, April 14, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ruth Engman passes the bitter herbs to Maye Lavinson.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Israel Passover Seder

Rabbi Jonathon Katz conducted the Passover seder for his congregation and many guests on Monday, April 14, at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Sarasota
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Rae Lichtenstein, Elaine and Don Turek, and Roz Lurie
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Interfaith Seder

Residents of Beachplace were invited to participate in an interfaith Passover seder on Monday, April 14, at the community's clubhouse. While Jewish residents have always celebrated seder in the past, they hope to now include people of all faiths.

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The new Longboat Key Publix opened in December 2012, eight months after the old store closed. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 14, 2014
Longboat Key Publix pharmacy opens

The pharmacy opened approximately 16 months after the store's completion, due to an agreement with CVS.

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Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley announced her retirement April 8.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 14, 2014
Janet Kerley will retire from Haile Middle School

After 12 years at Haile Middle School, Principal Janet Kerley will retire at the end of the school year.

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“Sarasota has a longstanding history in advocating and supporting runners,” says Sarasota Athletic Association President Felicia Cox.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 14, 2014
Road Runners Club of America honors Sarasota County

Sarasota County has been honored for its running-friendly community. The Sarasota Athletic Association bestowed the county with the award April 9.

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Sarasota Police K9 Andro poses with Officer Nick Dominis.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 14, 2014
Sarasota Police Department adds canine cop

Andro, a 21-month-old German shepherd, joins Officer Nick Dominis after the retirement of K9 Kuda.

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Sarasota Yacht Club hosted Sarasota Film Festival’s Cinema Tropicale party Friday, April 11.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 14, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring SFF Cinema Tropicale, Florida Winefest and Auction's Grand Tasting and Greenfield Prize Award Dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
Blu Mangrove Grill is located just off the Manatee River in Palmetto at the Riviera Dunes Marina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Mangrove Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Mangrove Grill as chef Kent Dalton prepares his signature Terra Ceia Bay clams with garlic herb butter.

  • Arts + Culture
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