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A woman soliciting donations on St. Armands Circle is upsetting merchants and has BID board members worried it's causing a problem for the popular shopping destination. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 14, 2014
Circle solicitation problem worries merchants

St. Armands Circle merchants are frustrated that a woman solicitating donations outside of their shops allows her to do something that merchants aren't allowed to do: advertise outside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jackie Holloway, a second-grade teacher at B.D. Gullett Elementary, will compete against three other area instructors for the educator award as part of the EdVantage Education Awards.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 14, 2014
Local teacher named as finalist for education awards

Second-grade instructor at B.D. Gullett Elementary, Jackie Holloway, stands as an educator finalist for annual education award.

  • East County
  • News
George W. Bush was the featured speaker at Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Lecture Series Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 14, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: George W. Bush in Sarasota

George W. Bush was the featured speaker at Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Lecture Series Tuesday, Jan. 14, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Avenida de Mayo has become a site for overflow parking from Siesta Key Village and the public beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 14, 2014
Commission approves parking restrictions on Siesta street

Sarasota County commissioners approved a resolution Tuesday, that bans parking along parts Avenida de Mayo.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 14, 2014
CONA enters Big Pass debate

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) met Monday night to debate a controversial project to dredge Sarasota's Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sam and Annie Alfstad with Gary Galati
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2014
Town Hall Series Platinum Dinner featuring Jenna Bush Hager

Town Hall Series Platinum Dinner featuring Jenna Bush Hager

  • Black Tie
Steve Almquist, Fred Doery and Ken Abt
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 13, 2014
On Pointe Luncheon

On Pointe Luncheon

  • Black Tie
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar
  • By Nicole Thompson
  • January 13, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Carmel Café and Wine Bar

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Otus
  • By Otus
  • January 13, 2014
Ask Otus: In Praise of Permits and Pompano

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lawmakers praised Superintendent Rick Mills for providing a thorough response to state audits and expressed confidence in his ability to move the district forward.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 13, 2014
Superintendent gains support in Tallahassee

In a bid to reduce fines owed to the state, Manatee County School District Superintendent Rick Mills impressed legislators with his response to audit findings.

  • East County
  • Schools
Tim Litchet, the city’s director of Neighborhood and Development Services, speaks at a meeting regarding a proposed bayfront development on Monday at City Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2014
Residents speak out on Gulfstream development

At a meeting Monday, residents voiced their concerns about a proposed bayfront project's impact on traffic - and about the current status of a key intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pilar Gomez says she would like to see a circus-themed development on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 13, 2014
VIDEO: Residents sound off on future of Quay property

The Observer video team asks what residents and tourists want to see developed on the former site of the Sarasota Quay.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Gloria Jara-Macias and Alondra Martinez remind girls to walk with their pedometers. (Photo courtesy of Girls Inc.)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 13, 2014
Girls Inc. launches Step It Up Challenge

The challenge encourages girls and their families to work on a simple but effective goal of taking more steps daily.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to Marina Bay condominium early Saturday morning. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2014
Firefighters respond to Marina Bay blaze

A fire was contained to the north elevator electrical room and didn't result in damage to the building.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 13, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
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