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The Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch opened in 1997.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 24, 2015
Arnold Palmer-designed golf course gets new owner

Arnold Palmer-designed course scores new owner, ClubCorp

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 23, 2015
Commission opts for Sarasota County dispatch offer

The majority of the Longboat Key Town Commission gave Town Manager Dave Bullock consensus Monday at its workshop to take Sarasota County up on its offer to provide dispatch service for the Key.

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Whitney Stewart with Co-Chairs Carol Buchanan, Nancy Markle and Jonna Keller
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 23, 2015
Women in a Changing World

Women's Leadership Council hosted its Women in a Changing World Discussion Panel on Monday, March 23 at Mildred Sainer Pavilion. Following the discussion guests gathered at Asolo Repertory Theatre for desserts and conversation.

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Neil deGrasse Tyson responds to audience members during the luncheon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 23, 2015
Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates for U.S. space exploration

No topic was off limits for the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall lecture series featuring astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson Monday at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Adam and Suzanne Armbruster with Candace Anderson and Dalia Shyelitch
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 23, 2015
Florida Winefest and Auction: Wine on the Water

Guests attended Florida Winefest and Auction: Wine on the Water on Sunday, March 22, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront.

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The last tenant at the DeMarcay Hotel moved out last summer, clearing the way for the construction of a new high-rise development.
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  • David Conway
  • March 23, 2015
Condo residents sue city, Palm Avenue developer

The 1350 Main Residential Condominium Association has filed a lawsuit against the city and the owner of the DeMarcay Hotel property in an attempt to prevent the construction of an 18-story building.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota County 4-H'ers compete for grand champion at county fair

Samantha Hix won grand champion at her first year in the show ring with her heifer, Hope.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 23, 2015
County commissioners consider $109 million referendum

The public safety campus would receive $95 million; the downtown central energy plant would get the remainder.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 23, 2015
VIDEO: Neil deGrasse Tyson criticizes Ted Cruz’ comments during Sarasota visit

Astrophysicist Neil Degrasse Tyson discussed NASA funding and his role in the demotion of Pluto to a dwarf planet at the latest installment of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

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    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • March 23, 2015
An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘Comic Capers’

Ringling College of Art and Design hosted An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘Comic Capers’ Saturday, March 22.

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The Town Commission will review a roundabout concept at Gulf of Mexico Drive and Broadway today.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 23, 2015
Town dials up 911 discussion today at Town Hall

At its 1 p.m. regular workshop today at Town Hall, Assistant Town Manager Anne Ross will present two 911 dispatch options for commissioners.

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AJC 2015 Spring Award Recipients Alfred and Jean Weidner Goldstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 22, 2015
AJC 2015 Spring Award Dinner

AJC hosted its 2015 Spring Award Dinner honoring Alfred and Jean Weidner Goldstein on Sunday, March 22, at Michael's On East.

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The Florida Department of Transportation has circled Aug. 3 for the construction start date of the new diverging diamond University Parkway interchange at Interstate 75.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 22, 2015
Construction of University Parkway interchange starts Aug. 3

Plans for the University Parkway Interstate 75 interchange have been sent to Tallahassee for review and the $82 million project, which is completely funded, will be complete by September 2017.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 22, 2015
Family Promise indulges in Just Desserts

Wine, sweets and smooth music were all on the menu for the Family Promise Sarasota event the 7th annual Just Desserts Friday, March 20 at the Payne Park Auditorium.

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Dr. James Atsaides and Mel Nash
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 21, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 2015 Gala 'The Mad Hatter'

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund hosted its 2015 Gala ‘The Mad Hatter’ on Saturday, March 21, at Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

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