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Voters can also return absentee ballots on Election Day up to 7 p.m. tonight.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
County reports steady primary numbers

Every Sarasota County precinct is open until 7 p.m. tonight for today's Republican Primary.

  • Sarasota
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Gabriella Alvarez is pictured with Andrea Avery, who helped chair the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 31, 2012
ODA student launches Teens for Jeans campaign

Out-of-Door Academy student Gabriella Alvarez is collecting jeans for homeless teenagers through Feb. 3.

  • East County
  • News
Any Sarasota County neighborhood is eligible for a matching grant under the Sarasota County Neighborhood Grant Program.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
Grant workshops scheduled through March

Sarasota County residents can take advantage of new grant opportunities for their communities in the coming weeks.

  • Sarasota
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Clockwise from bottom left are: Candice Miller, Barbara Romig Mary Conkllin, Carolyn Kluding and Barbara Stapleton.
  • By Katy Arrillaga
  • January 31, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Walk the Red Carpet' Fashion Show

Ladies in the University Park Women's Club enjoyed a "Walk the Red Carpet" themed general meeting, fashion show and luncheon recently. As part of the festivities, the group donated $16,000 to the Food Bank of Manatee.

  • East County
  • News
This parking lot in Burns Sqaure now offers free public parking.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 31, 2012
City offers free parking in Burns Square

Free parking is now available in Burns Square at Laurel Street and Orange Avenue, adjacent to the Burns Square Business District area.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dating Duo
  • January 30, 2012
The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

The Dating Duo Visits the James Turrell Skyspace

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  • By Anthony Paull
  • January 30, 2012
Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

Cats In The Basement Croon In The Night on New EP

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
Cobb returns to action as Mustangs fall on Senior Night

The Lakewood Ranch High boys basketball team's fourth quarter rally fell short as the host Mustangs fell to Southeast 48-45.

  • East County
  • Sports
Keith Sharpshead dances the Chicken Dance, Saturday, Jan. 28, during the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 30, 2012
VIDEO: Sarasota Indian Festival

Check out this video featuring dancing, singing, drumming and hoop dancing from the Fifth Annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Join Emily Walsh for the Observer Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 30, 2012
JAN. 30: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota, and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch residents Pamela and Roger Wald are big fans of cheese and red wine.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY:Winemaker's ParTAY

East County residents enjoyed an evening of food and wine during the Forks and Corks Winemaker's ParTAY Jan. 28 at the Polo Grill and Bar. Guests sampled wines from a variety of celebrity winemakers from across the country while enjoying food stations and entertainment by Joel Fisher.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ken Comeforo, John and Sue Troup, Jane Stephenson and Bob Ray
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Tina and Tony's Wedding at Longboat Harbour

White 'just married' balloons and streamers adorn the entrance, napkins and party favors printed with 'Tina and Tony' deck the tables and attendees wear their best Italian wedding ensembles on Saturday, Jan. 28. It's almost as if a real wedding is about to take place at Longboat Harbor. But, it's just a dinner theatre showcase of 'Tiny and Tony's Italian Wedding.' The one-act is about an Italian wedding that only bride and groom want to take place, and it seems as the whole congregation has slept with either the bride or the groom.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Larry and Andrea Atlas, Melissa and Brad Lerner, Wayne and Ronna Ruben
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beach Barbecue

Attendees to the beach barbeque at Longboat Key Club and Resort on Saturday, Jan. 28 warmed up near a fire pit during the chilly sunset. They dined on hamburgers and hotdogs while enjoying live entertainment from Francesco Tarantino. The young ones - and the young at heart - made s'mores.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Participants discussed ideas for the north end in small groups.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2012
Stakeholders participate in planning charrette

Approximately 40 people came together Saturday to discuss ideas for Longboat Key's north end.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Allie Castro, 7, enjoyed the day's festivities.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Winter Wonderland

Children at the Tabernacle Christian School celebrated the winter season with sledding, snow cones and other festivities during the school's Winter Wonderland event today.

  • East County
  • Schools
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