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Eddie Duffy and Olivia Ratner
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet School YAGP Finals

Sarasota Ballet School students head to the Youth America Grand Prix finals this weekend. Before they left, they gave a final performance for an audience of their parents.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longbeach Cafe drew a crowd on its first day of business. (Robin Hartill)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2014
Longbeach Cafe celebrates opening day

The Whitney Beach restaurant filled up for breakfast and lunch during its first day of business.

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Maribeth Phillips, CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, and Violeta Huesman from Keiser University
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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its April Networking Social Wednesday, April 2 at Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch. Alliance members and guests enjoyed music and food from Alamo Steak House.

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Mayor Jim Brown will speak before the Anna Maria City Commission next week to discuss the town’s ULI report.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 3, 2014
Anna Maria ponders ULI study

The town of Longboat Key's Urban Land Institute final report has intrigued Anna Maria city officials.

  • Longboat Key
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Margaret Bennett and Joan Raimondi
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Ringling volunteer appreciation

The Ringling celebrated its 550 volunteers with a reception April 2 at the Circus Museum. The volunteers do everything from give docent tours to volunteering in the gardens, and carving wood in the circus museum to acting as ushers for programs at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Drum kits coming to downtown

Noting the success of Sarasota Keys, an interactive art project that placed six public pianos around downtown, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has launched a parallel initiative - with drum sets.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
City bans fine art festivals

APRIL FOOLS' - The city of Sarasota announced a ban on Fine Art Festivals in a meeting last week.

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  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Paws-atively perfect

APRIL FOOLS' - Siesta Key will be allowing pets to enjoy its beaches for a special national event - the Beach Animal Resort Clothing Contest (BARCC).

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Efforts to take sand directly from Siesta Key while avoiding suspicion proved difficult.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2014
County officials investigate guerilla dredging efforts

APRIL FOOLS' - The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is monitoring Big Pass after a recent discovery that Lido Key residents are taking sand for their shoreline - one bucket at a time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new Siesta Key territory's adopted flag represents its independent spirit.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 3, 2014
Siesta Key votes to secede from Sarasota County

APRIL FOOLS' - Residents cited a litany of reasons for the move, including the Big Pass dredge, the outdoor display ban and new noise laws.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering Construction on the proposed Eccentric Sports Promotion Network complex hinges on multiple environmental impact studies, which could take up to a year to complete.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 3, 2014
City Commission OKs obscure sports stadium

The complex will host a variety of under-the-radar sports such as dodgeball, rhythmic gymnastics and ribbon dancing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Harriet Sokmensuer and Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2014
Circle puts new spin on traffic

APRIL FOOLS' - St. Armands Circle is heading in a new direction.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2014
'Bite Coin' brings technology to shops

APRIL FOOLS' - In an effort to promote increased spending in the heart of Sarasota, entrepreneur Jesse Biter is introducing a new cyber currency to be used in local businesses.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
News Briefs

APRIL FOOLS' - St. Armands recognized as 'Top National Food Court'; Commission rebrands Sarasota 2050 as 2080; Area roundabouts to feature 'living art'

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Home run

Central-Cocoanut Neighborkids recently set a new record in the annual Big League Readers challenge.

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