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Paul Chetlain, Ryan Heise and Justin Lambert took a break from surfing in Hacienda Iguana, Nicaragua to snap a photo with their East County Observer.
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  • May 16, 2014
Don't forget to take the Observer along on your summer travels!

Is your family getting ready to head out on a summer vacation? Make sure you pack a copy of your Observer!

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This conceptual site plan shows the planned Sarasota County public safety campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

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This concept site plan shows the proposed $71-million public safety campus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2014
County discusses future facility costs

As Sarasota County considers constructing more than $221 million in new facilities, commissioners discussed possible funding sources - including a referendum.

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The Saks Fifth Avenue sign was attached to the exterior of the mall this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 16, 2014
Michael Kors commits to new mall

Z Gallerie also committed to the Mall at University Town Center this week according to building permits.

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Big Pass, between Siesta Key and Lido Key, has never been dredged.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Save Our Siesta Sands 2 retains attorney

An attorney representing the Siesta Key group sent a letter May 16 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers citing concerns about the Lido Key Beach Renourishment Project.

  • Siesta Key
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Christina Ibarra, Kiara Sanders and Maria Garcia
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 16, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tara FCAT Fun Day

Tara Elementary School students celebrated the end of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) at its Tara FCAT Fun Day Friday, May 16.

  • East County
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Music by Keith Bass and the Florida Bluegrass Express, Manatee River Bluegrass and other bands will entertain patrons at the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off, Saturday, May 17.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Gumbo Cook-off

From noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, May 17, the Braden River Bluegrass Festival and Cook- off will fill the air with bluegrass tunes and gumbo aromas, at the Linger Lodge Restaurant and Campground, 7205 85th St. Court E., Bradenton.

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The Chidsey Library was built in 1941 for an estimated $25,000. The historical building on the North Trail now houses the Official Visitors Center.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 16, 2014
Visit Sarasota County to end lease for Visitors Center

Citing frustrations with the city and location, Visit Sarasota County will terminate its $20,000 lease for the Chidsey Building Dec. 12, to find a new home for the Official Visitors Center.

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Steve Roskamp, partner in Sarasota Bay Club, with Donna Dunio and Dick Pelton, of Longboat Island Chapel (Courtesy)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 16, 2014
Aging in Paradise receives $10k from Sarasota Bay Club

The gift is the first platinum lead sponsorship for the organization that serves local seniors.

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These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • May 16, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sister Keys Cleanup

Help keep the Keys beautiful by volunteering. The Sister Keys cleanup will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 17, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub, 760 Broadway.

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A pipe that will funnel sand onto the north end of the Key should be operational this weekend.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 16, 2014
Sand pumping delayed

New sand should be flowing from a pipe this weekend on the north end of the Key.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 15, 2014
Come At Me, Sarasota: TreeUmph! Adventure Course

Come At Me, Sarasota: TreeUmph! Adventure Course

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Sydney Anderson, a junior, painted with watercolor.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • May 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch High School Fine Arts Showcase

Lakewood Ranch High School held its first annual Fine Arts Showcase Thursday, May 15 at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Andrea Mogensen's law office is located near downtown Sarasota, but despite her notoriety at City Hall, the scope of her work extends beyond the city limits. She said she works with people throughout the state on open government cases.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2014
Power of Attorney: Andrea Mogensen

At the center of a series of lawsuits accusing officials of interfering with city government, attorney Andrea Mogensen says she's helping people stand up to authority.

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Sarasota Mayor Shannon Snyder is the third candidate to enter the race for the District 2 County Commission seat.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2014
Sarasota mayor to resign, run for County Commission

Mayor Shannon Snyder has announced his intention to resign in November and filed as a candidate for the 2014 County Commission election.

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