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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2015
County seeks adoption and support services companies

Nonprofits who are selected through an RFP process will receive funding from the Children's Services Advisory Board.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 27, 2015
UF/IFAS Extension to host food policies workshop

Robert Kluson, the Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, will direct community workshops to talk about agriculture in the upcoming comprehensive plan updates.

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The Doobie Brothers love performing at small town venues, such as Premier Sports Campus, where they will perform during Winterfest, Feb. 28.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2015
WEEKEND BEST BET: Winterfest

Lakewood Ranch's annual music festival, Winterfest, returns for a day full of music

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Earlier this month, the Sarasota County Democratic Party sent an email to voters identifying the registered Democrats running for the District 2 and District 3 City Commission seats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota GOP pitches guidelines for nonpartisan races

In advance of the March City Commission election, the Republican Party of Sarasota County has proposed a series of rules governing the involvement of local political parties in the nonpartisan race.

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Chairwoman Sydney and Jerome Goldstein
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala

Guests attended The Sarasota Ballet 24th Season Gala Friday, Feb. 27, at Van Wezel.

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Co-Chairs Molly Jackson and Diana Houston
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 27, 2015
Silver Lining Luncheon

Guests attended Center for Building Hope's Silver Lining Luncheon was held on Friday, Feb. 27, at The Devyn.

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The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to an explosion at 2141 Cork Oak Street at 9:24 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2015
One dead in Colonial Oaks blast

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating an explosion and fire that resulted in at least one fatality Thursday.

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Siesta Isles Association members feasted on an Italian-themed meal at their annual dinner.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
Siesta Isles Association holds annual dinner

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio attended and answered some residents' questions.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2015
County administrator boasts 2014 accomplishments

Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker discussed a range of local government accomplishments in his Annual Report to County Commissioners Feb. 24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Deputies arrest alleged Pinecraft prowler

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 29-year-old Stephon Parker with incident exposure after several incidents in the Pinecraft community.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
County wants to dial into residents

The Office of Neighborhood Services wants to update its database of community contacts to keep neighbors informed about projects and changes affecting them.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 26, 2015

SCOPE hosts community discussion workshop

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

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Sarasota Russian Ballet dancers perform.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 26, 2015
Music festival promises a range of genres

Yay Winterfest

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Cops Corner: Longboat Key

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