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Amanda Sebastiano
February 20, 2014

UPDATE: Sam Woolf survives another day on 'American Idol'

East County's Sam Woolf made it through to be one of the top 10 men in the 13th season of "American Idol."

East County
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 20, 2014

Lady Blazers, Lady Sailors ready for state

The Sarasota Christian and Sarasota High girls basketball teams will compete in the Class 2A state championship and Class 7A state semifinals, respectively, today at the Lakeland Center.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Dancing duos

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 9.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

Host families needed for students

STEP of Sarasota is looking for families to host students from Spain this summer.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
February 20, 2014

Noise ordinance strikes a chord

After noise complaints continue at a couple county restaurants, County commissioners consider changing the noise ordinance, a move that some business owners call unfair.

Sarasota
News

David Conway
February 20, 2014

Businesses weigh in on SCAT relocation

More prominent downtown figures have stepped forward to ask the county to consider moving the city's SCAT bus transfer station, but not everybody is on board with the proposal.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
February 20, 2014

Cost savings permit Siesta beach renovation options

Unused funds may allow the Siesta Beach renovations project to include dune walkovers, a new west pavilion and 10 pole shelters without increasing the project's overall cost.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 20, 2014

County, city approve homeless spending; FDOT tweaks Stickney Point Traffic rules; Stabbing occurs Friday at Selby Public Library; Gulf Goast Senior Games kicks off 25th annual event; Fit2Run coming to Five Points areas off Main Street

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
February 20, 2014

Selby cultivates interest in Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host the 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 23.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Jen Blanco
February 20, 2014

Golden grappler

Sarasota High senior Tobias Baker won the 220-pound weight class at the Class 2A Wrestling Championships Feb. 14 and Feb. 15.

Sarasota
Neighbors

David Conway
February 20, 2014

Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.