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East County resident, Sam Woolf, 17, competes weekly on "American Idol."
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
Local student advances to next round of 'American Idol'

Braden River High student Sam Woolf, advanced to the next level on "American Idol."

  • East County
  • News
Thirteen-year-old Alec Moor, Nash Young and Kyle Richards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle Students' Walk-a-thon

Sixth- through eighth- grade students at Nolan Middle walked for a cause Feb. 6, as they raised money for a new library-based program, the Accelerated Reader Program.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Slomba and volunteers from Nate's Honor Animal Rescue's Ranch Adoption Center brought in more than 60 dogs and cats, collectively, which they have bathed, vaccinated and will tend to until further notice.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
UPDATE: Nate's Honor Animal Rescue helps animals recover

Nate's Honor Animal Rescue is seeking donations to help animals confiscated from Napier's Family Farm and Animal Rescue recover.

  • East County
  • News
Reduced energy costs are a top priority for the four new fire stations.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
Area contractor tapped to build new fire stations

Sarasota County awarded Willis A. Smith Construction a contract to build four new fire stations throughout the county by 2016.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Seaplace has 461 units and is located in the 1900 and 2000 blocks of Gulf of Mexico Drive. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 6, 2014
UPDATE: Fire, four EMS calls caused traffic jam

Traffic snarled yesterday on the south end of Longboat Key as officials responded to five emergency calls at the same time.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Ina Jaffe will deliver the Keynote Dinner Speech at the Conference for Positive Aging Tuesday, Feb. 11.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 6, 2014
Ina Jaffe to speak at Conference for Positive Aging

Jaffe will present Continuous Inspiration at Dinner with Ina Jaffe Tuesday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Employment in the local construction sector increased 4% in December over the previous month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 6, 2014
Local unemployment rate continues its decline

The North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added about 2,800 jobs in November.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Building Official Wayne Thorne has reported there are 177 serious issues on the Colony property that need to be addressed.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 6, 2014
Town posts Colony hearing web link

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the state of Colony Beach & Tennis Resort buildings at a public hearing March 4.

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Students of USF's College of Hospitality and Technology Leadership, hosted an event to celebrate the school's newest addition — a culinary lab on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 6, 2014
USF culinary lab officially opens to the public

Faculty and students of the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and the Lakewood Ranch community, officially cut the ribbon on the school's new Culinary Innovation Lab Feb. 5.

  • East County
  • Schools
Sarasota resident Ron Fandrick says legalizing medical marijuana will make it too easy for children to obtain the drug illegally.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 6, 2014
VIDEO: Residents weigh in on medical marijuana

The Observer video team asks Sarasota residents what they think about the medical marijuana amendment on the November ballot.

  • Sarasota
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Wellesley Club President Nancy Wettlaufer, with New College President Dr. Donal O'Shea and Wellesley Club Vice President Charlotte Isaacs
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Doctors visit

Dr. Donal O'Shea, president of New College of Florida, spoke to members of the Sarasota Wellesley Club Jan. 10, at Plymouth Harbor.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tim Dorsey
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Best-seller

Brant's Books hosted best-selling author Tim Dorsey for a meet-and-greet Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Souper heroes

Siesta Key Chapel members participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 2. The national fundraiser began in 1990 to help feed local families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
Siesta Key Village reaches tipping point

Stakeholders on the Key differ in their views on the optimal mix of retail versus restaurants for the popular tourist destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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