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  • February 27, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 27, 2014
Harbor Acres home sells for $3.65 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Blast from the past

Ashton Elementary School students brought history to life when they dressed up as historical figures and their personal heroes for the school's inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 27, 2014
Your Neighbor: Bill Francisco

Bill Francisco has been practicing veterinary acupuncture since 2010.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Bob Lessard submitted this photo of a sunrise over the Big Top at the Big Cat Habitat.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2014
Common Nonsense: All jacked up on fine dining

Common Nonsense: All jacked up on fine dining

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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2014
Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
The Ringling announces RIAF 2014 lineup

Ringling International Arts Festival 2014 offers 30 performances of seven international productions in three-and-a-half days.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 26, 2014
Judge rejects Colony settlement

A Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement and Chapter 11 reorganization plan was rejected in favor of converting the entire case to Chapter 7 liquidation.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 26, 2014
Sarasota elementary schools to celebrate Dr. Seuss

'Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences Day' will have more than 120 volunteers read aloud to 2,500 students from 153 classrooms throughout the county.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Half Shell Seafood House

Join us in the kitchen at Half Shell Seafood House with president and chef Dino Mirando as he prepares his signature oyster combo with oysters prepared in four different ways, oysters Bienville, oysters Orleans, oysters Rockefeller and char grilled oysters.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 26, 2014
Eastern Main Street businesses team up

A group of businesses on the east end of Main Street have joined to form the East End District, with an eye toward joint promotion and improvements for the area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Henley community goes Florida friendly

Residents in University Park's Henley neighborhood are making strides to make their community Florida-Friendly certified.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
Harvest packs food to fight hunger

Members of Harvest United Church worked to stop hunger Feb. 23 during an interactive meal-packing party at the church.

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