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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 16, 2019
For Manatee Cal Ripken players, it's time to 'Play ball!'

Baseball league opens season at Heritage Harbour.

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Residents near Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue have previously raised concerns about the number of crashes at the island intersection.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 16, 2019
UPDATE: Motorcyclist killed in Siesta Key crash

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a Saturday morning collision involving a car and motorcycle at the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.

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Maricarmen Romero-Vazmina and Chairwoman Kathy Schersten
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 15, 2019
St. Jude Catholic Church celebrates with annual gala

One World, One Family Gala was held Feb. 15 at Michael's On East.

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Gerri Aaron, a celebrated philanthropist in Sarasota and her native Philadelphia, died Thursday. She was 91.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2019
Gerri Aaron leaves legacy of giving, humanity

Gerri Aaron, noted Sarasota area philanthropist, died Feb. 14. Services will be held 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Emanu El.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 15, 2019
Palm Aire fashion show supports charity, education

More than 200 women attend 39th annual event.

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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 15, 2019
School district announces district National Merit Scholarship finalists

33 Sarasota County students in total were selected as National Merit Scholarships finalists.

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Attendees lined the street on the bayfront and held all types of signs and flags.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 15, 2019
Both sides of gun issue demonstrate on Parkland anniversary

On the one-year anniversary of Parkland, locals lined the bayfront both in support and opposition of guns.

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Longboat Key's damage claim to the federal government after Hurricane Hermine was based on beach damage caused by storm surge and rough surf.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 14, 2019
Longboat receives more than $300,000 for 2016 hurricane damage

Beach fund is more than $10 million

  • Longboat Key
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Co-Chairwomen Coral Pleas, Jill Raleigh and Emily Walsh
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 14, 2019
SPARCC spreads love and sparkle Feb. 14

SPARCCle on the Runway Fashion Police was hosted at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

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Sarasota County saw a total of 7,952 single-family home closed sales and 4,150 condo closed sales.Â
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2019
Condo sales outperform single-family home sales in Sarasota and Manatee counties

The number of closed sales climbed 6.7 percent from 2017.

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The summit, according to commissioners, is designed to both inform residents on government strategies as well as allow for public input.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 14, 2019
Sarasota County Commissioners back plan for summit on water quality

After analyzing Charlotte County’s recent water quality summit, County Commissioners have decided they would like to coordinate a similar event.

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Mosquito Management Services manager Wade Brennan hold a small sample bag of mosquitoes.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 14, 2019
Mosquito experts keep an eye on Sarasota chickens

The state and county are monitoring levels of pest-borne viruses.

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A security officer stands guard at Sarasota High School as students are released for their lunch period.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • February 14, 2019
One year post-Parkland: What school security in Sarasota looks like today

After the Parkland shooting in 2018, Sarasota schools sped up some security measures, and new ones appeared.

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Manatee Technical College students Rocio Fonseca and Humdaan Saeed partcipate in the SkillsUSA commerical baking competition.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Skill on display

Manatee Technical College hosts SkillsUSA competition.

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Manatee School District Superintendent Cynthia Saunders speaks on the district's efforts to bolster safety in local schools.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • February 14, 2019
Manatee School District discusses school safety

The district announced several changes and efforts to improve school safety.

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