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Shawndra Baird and Bill Camp
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  • February 19, 2015
12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

12th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

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Auditor Joe Welch summarizes his company's findings.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 18, 2015
Ranch CDDs earn clean audits

Auditors had no findings against Lakewood Ranch community development districts.

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Heather Kasten, Rex Jensen, Jimmy Stewart and Octavio Ortiz officially open the interactive lounge at UTC.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 18, 2015
UTC opens interactive lounge

The Mall at University Town Center opened a new interactive lounge Feb. 18.

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Brian Wigelsworth, founder of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition, created a award sculpture for Siesta's newest accomplishment.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 18, 2015
Siesta Beach: No. 1 Again!

Based on positive user reviews and ratings, Siesta Key Beach ranked first of 25 beaches in the U.S for TripAdvisor award.

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Cooper
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  • February 18, 2015
Candidates emerge for Planning Board vacancy

While Sarasota County prepares to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds, five candidates have emerged for the advisory board that will play a key role in the update and the county's future.

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  • February 18, 2015
Room for growth?

A 200-room Marriott is the third hotel proposed for a four-block stretch of U.S. 41. With residents already concerned about traffic, what does the future of the corridor look like?

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  • February 18, 2015
YOUR CANDIDATES: District Two

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer is profiling the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. This week, we talked with District 2 candidates.

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Ellie and Frank Gooch attended the Anniversary Mass Feb. 7. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • February 18, 2015
Renewed promise

For one couple, the foundation for marriage includes love, laughter and unselfishness.

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  • February 18, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 19, 2015

Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

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The trauma center will be included in the hospital's mission services — essential services the hospital provides to patients regardless of whether they have medical insurance. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 18, 2015
SMH board approves level two trauma center

The Sarasota Memorial Hospital Board of Directors took the next step toward establishing the county's only trauma center Tuesday.

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One of many civically engaged Laurel Park residents, Kate Lowman, the former neighborhood association president, discusses the dynamics of the area — and some major issues. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2015
Q+A with Kate Lowman

At Tuesday's meeting of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association, one discussion topic dwarfed the rest: the expansion of the Woman's Exchange, the first project going through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process.

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Ida Cuthbertson writes down her ideas for public transportation at the Feb. 11 meeting. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • February 18, 2015
County launches Comp Plan update process

Residents are wary of the county's methods for public input during the comprehensive plan overhaul.

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  • February 18, 2015
Come At Me, Sarasota: Aaron Jaco of Uppercut Boxing

Come At Me, Sarasota: Aaron Jaco of Uppercut Boxing

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Sheriff Tom Knight said the department needs more deputies to monitor activity east of I-75 as the area continues to grow.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 17, 2015
Knight rolls out Sheriff's Office needs

The Sheriff's Office is experiencing everything from water damage to cramped quarters at a number of its facilities, and is asking the Sarasota County commissioners to start focusing on improvements.

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Sara Masciopinto and Jerry Kilanoski catch up.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Palm-Aire Artist Reception

The Art Association of Palm-Aire Country Club welcomed members to an artist reception Feb. 17 to kick off the association's annual art show, which runs through Feb. 22.

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