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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 27, 2014
Commission to consider Siesta paddle-board proposal

Sarasota County commissioners next week will discuss a request from two business owners to allow the rental of stand-up paddle boards at Siesta Key public beach.

  • Sarasota
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 27, 2014
UPDATE: Viewers have new ways to vote for Sam Woolf on 'American Idol'

Sam Woolf competes as part of the top 13 on 'American Idol.'

  • East County
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 27, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber taps new executive director

Debra Lynn-Schmitz will step into the post formerly held by current Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kevin Cooper.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2014
Authorities search for hit-and-run vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol seeks information on a truck that fled the scene of a hit-and-run accident Wednesday night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
Booker extends winning streak

The Booker High boys tennis team improved to 5-0 with a 5-2 victory over North Port Feb. 26.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
PAL to celebrate silver anniversary

The Police Athletic League of Manatee County will celebrate its 25th anniversary with the PAL Golf Classic April 22, at The Concession Golf Course.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 27, 2014
i9 Sports registration underway

Registration for the i9 Sports- Manatee/Sarasota spring season is now underway and will continue through March 1.

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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
Field of dreams

Michael Lynch, 64, is semi-retired - and spending his spare time as a member of the Sarasota Millionaires minor league football team.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
Noise changes stir up feedback

Commissioners will soon hear a proposal to revise the city's noise ordinance. The changes are already drawing residents' ire.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 27, 2014
Social media boosts Sarasota tourism

Visit Sarasota County seeks to leverage the power of social media and online reputation management to promote the area's tourism industry at lower costs than traditional advertising campaigns.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota organizations push for bayfront planning; New lights make debut at Ed Smith Stadium; County names assistant county administrator

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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
East Main Street businesses form own district

A group of businesses near the eastern end of Main Street have joined to form the East End District, with an eye toward joint promotion and improvements for the area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2014
Our view

School tax: Devoid of choice

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
New running store to open at Five Points downtown

Fit2Run, a chain of running stores throughout Florida, plans to open a location this June at 1400 Main St.

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  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2014
Neighborhood pushes for parkland purchase

Residents of Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores want the county to buy a property to turn it into a new neighborhood park.

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