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Track2-Braden River junior Kayla Gray edges past Lakewood Ranch’s Olivia Ogles to win the 100-meter dash. Photos courtesy of Tom Hubbard.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee County Championships

The Lakewood Ranch High girls track team scored 226 points, cruising to a first-place finish at the Manatee County Championships April 2, at Manatee High. Braden River finished third with 87 points. On the boys side, Lakewood Ranch was second with 133 points and Braden River was fifth (80 points).

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
British Club helps Paws for Patriots

The Sarasota British Club Monday, April 8, will present a donation of $1,500 to the Southeastern Guide Dogs Training Center, for the Paws for Patriots program.

  • Sarasota
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Don Castracani congratulates Regis McCurry. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Super senior

The Sarasota Senior Softball Association awarded Regis McCurry the Fred Frank Achievement Award Wednesday, March 27, at the association's annual awards luncheon, at Der Dutchman.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2013
Gullett students help plant garden at White House

East County residents can watch them live this afternoon through videostreaming.

  • East County
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An FHP report states the driver of the tractor trailer, 40-year-old Kevin Dennison, lost control of the vehicle and struck the inside concrete bridge retaining wall. The vehicle traveled over the wall and fell into the river.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2013
Semitruck overturns into river in East County

The accident occurred just before 5 a.m. this morning.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Homeless man arrested for murder

U.S. Marshal Service officers arrested a 19-year-old man April 3, for the murder of a man found in an open field last month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nancy Wieland, Valerie Busby and Mary Harper
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Armalido Martini Club Gathering

About 25 women from the St. Armands and Lido Beach neighborhoods gathered for the Armalido Martini Club's monthly gathering Wednesday, April 4 at Ristorante Le Colonne.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The proposed $22 million project would pump close to 1 million cubic yards of sand on the beach. Photo by Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
City plans Lido renourishment

City officials will spend the next few months convincing federal officials to approve $13.64 million in funding for the project. Public meetings will also be held.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Fence began building a chain-link fence on the east side of Ringling Shopping Center April 2. The fence showed signs of damage the following day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Controversy looms around area strip mall

The owner of the Ringling Shopping Center put up a chain-link fence that blocks a path from adjacent neighborhoods to Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development purchased the two parcels that make up Hanna Plaza for a combined $951,500 in 2011.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 4, 2013
Benderson plans Village construction

The developer has started the permitting process to renovate a building on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building's first floor was set back to allow for patio space facing First Street. Rendering courtesy of Hoyt Architects.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
First Street project will add condos, commercial

The project will add a modern feel to First Street, and house three single-floor condos and 3,200 square feet of commercial space.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
Booking conflict troubles ballet

A scheduling conflict between the city's performing-arts hall and Sarasota's only professional ballet company led to a canceled performance in April 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
News Briefs

Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period; Propsosed Hub Pub requires variance open; Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

  • Sarasota
  • News
Possible improvements could include better crosswalks, sidewalks and landscaping in Burns Square.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
Property owner proposes DID expansion to Burns Square

The move would mean Burns Square property owners would be taxed an additional 2 mills to fund capital improvements such as better landscaping and lighting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
State Street Eatery owners Christian Hershman and Chis and Kirk Voelker.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 4, 2013
State Street Eating House to expand, focus on service

Following a successful first year, the restaurant will add additional seating and a lounge area, but its owners say they won't lose sight of the atmosphere customers have come to love.

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