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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 21, 2014
Planning Commission OKs rezone for Eide library

The Sarasota County Planning Commission yesterday unanimously approved the rezone of 58 acres of bayfront property slated to board scholars studying one of the largest collections of Chinese literature in the world.

  • Sarasota
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Mary Lou Johnson, Nancy Smith and Carol Raskin
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Dinner for Artists

On Thursday, Nancy and Adrian Smith hosted a dinner for artists at their home on the Gulf. The party celebrated Master Painter David Leffel's annual Renaissance workshop at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Lady Sailors fall in state semifinal

The Sarasota High girls basketball team saw its season come to an end with a 47-36 loss to Harmony in the FHSAA Class 7A state semifinals Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

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Peter and Amy Roth with George and Roberta Wladis
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Reception for Lifetime Library Members

On Thursday, lifetime members of the Longboat Library gathered at the home of Eileen Hassel for a reception in their honor. The library, which is staffed and operated entirely by volunteers, is a non-profit organization supported by memberships.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota Christian falls in title game

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

  • Sarasota
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Carianne Gonzalez and Morgan Sims were Amelia Earhart
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ashton Elementary's Morning at the Museum

Ashton Elementary held its inaugural Morning at the Museum Thursday, Feb. 20. First and second grade students dressed up as famous historical figures and their personal heroes. Families and students were able to interact with the legends such as Queen Elizabeth, Paul Revere and Bill Gates.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2014
Colony hearing rescheduled

A hearing scheduled to make rulings on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 26.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Goodwill Offering Free Yoga Classes to Veterans

The first session starts today, Thursday, Feb. 20, at 3:30 p.m. The classes are part of the non-profit's national program, Warriors at Ease, which has been developed in collaboration with the United States Department of Defense.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota doctor named 'Public Health Hero'

Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD, served as the Sarasota County Health Department's director and medical director for more than a decade.

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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 20, 2014
UPDATE: Sam Woolf survives another day on 'American Idol'

East County's Sam Woolf made it through to be one of the top 10 men in the 13th season of "American Idol."

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  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
Lady Blazers, Lady Sailors ready for state

The Sarasota Christian and Sarasota High girls basketball teams will compete in the Class 2A state championship and Class 7A state semifinals, respectively, today at the Lakeland Center.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Dancing duos

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Host families needed for students

STEP of Sarasota is looking for families to host students from Spain this summer.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Noise ordinance strikes a chord

After noise complaints continue at a couple county restaurants, County commissioners consider changing the noise ordinance, a move that some business owners call unfair.

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