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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Your candidate: Phill Younger

Phill Younger seeks a final term because he believes there's more work to do on the Town Commission.

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Marvin Kocian, aka His Royal Highness, presides over a ball Friday night before leading the Historic Krewe of Mid-City during Sunday night's Mardi Gras Parade in New Orleans. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Marvin Kocian

Marvin Kocian led the Historic Krewe of Mid-City in New Orleans in the Sunday night Mardi Gras parade through the Big Easy.

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"I don't think we have a right to rule on anything that happened over 25 years ago." — Board member Jean White
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 17, 2015
ZBA won't review Mar Vista complaints

The board heard from Village resident Gene Jaleski at its Feb. 12 meeting, but it won't hold hearings on his complaints.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Briefs

Whole Foods plans University location; County seeks animal advocates; County resurfaces Ranch roadways

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East County resident Mary Forristall, president of Forristall Enterprises, says her love of working with people and building relationships will serve her well as the new chairwoman of the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 17, 2015
Q+A with Mary Forristall

When the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange recognized members during its 63rd annual installation dinner and awards banquet Feb. 5, it also welcomed East County resident Mary Forristall, of Forristall Enterprises, as the organization's first chairwoman.

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TSA members Jimmy Ansley, Michael Kisida, Griffin Hudson, Jason Berger, Devon Summerville and Jordan Brown built playhouses for Foundation for Dreams. Photos by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 17, 2015
Haile students build playhouses, character

The project isn't just about winning a competition - it's about filling a need for the disabled and raising money for a cause.

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This is a cutline!
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 17, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

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Tavia and Bill Ames
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Goodwill Manasota Mardi Gras Gala

Goodwill Manasota Mardi Gras Gala

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Antonia Angora, Mary Kenealy-Barbetta and Francesco Serafino
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 17, 2015
Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness

Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness

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Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon looks to pass during the fourth quarter against Calvary Christian.
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 16, 2015
Cardinal Mooney survives, moves on to regional final

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to help propel the Cougars to a 64-61 victory.

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Athletes from 35 countries show off their countries' flags.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No.1 Opening Ceremony

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 launched with a parade of 250 athletes from 35 countries who marched with the flags of their countries hoisted high. A crowd of more than 300 attended the Opening Ceremony held Feb. 17, at the Ringling Museum of Art.

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Philadelphia Union player Danny Cruz signs an autograph for Tyler Einsmann, 18.
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 16, 2015
Major League Soccer visits Lakewood Ranch

Several MLS teams brought players and staff to Lakewood Ranch to meet with fans before kicking off preseason play at IMG Academy.

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The Sarasota County Planning Commission will play a key role in advising the County Commission as staff moves to update the comprehensive plan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 16, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

Two former Sarasota County Commission candidates are among the applicants for the advisory board, which will hold an important role as the county aims to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds.

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The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

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Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

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