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Neighbors

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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Sidelines

Dowdy posts his first shutout for ODA; Sarasota Redskins registration underway; Tornadoes remain unbeaten; Lady Blazers notch big win over Northside

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

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  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Campaign hatched to protect snowbirds on Siesta

The Sarasota Audubon Society is running a program to protect Siesta Key's snowy plovers. hatchlings.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • March 6, 2014
Business Observer

Booking.com recognizes Beach Club at Siesta Key; Kimal Lumber & Hardware opens drive-thru location; Premier Sotheby's welcomes Russell, Dock; Grapevine Communications announces staff changes

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Myra Hoshowski submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2014
Home on Casey Key sells for $2.94 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate

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  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

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Sarasota High pitcher Clarissa Lynch struck out seven batters to lead the Lady Sailors to a 3-0 district victory over Lakewood Ranch March 4.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Softball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The undefeated Sarasota High softball team defeated formerly unbeaten Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in district action March 4.

  • Sarasota
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Founder Betty Schoenbaum with new Executive Director Jay Berman
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jay Berman Meet and Greet

The Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center welcomed its new Executive Director, Jay Berman, with a Meet and Greet Wednesday, March 5. Members of the community were invited to get to know Berman over drinks and hors d'oeuvres at the Human Services Center. Berman assumed responsibilities this January and is replacing longtime Executive Director Phillip King.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2014
Gillespie Park playground improvements begin

A $90,000 project to install new playground equipment at Gillespie Park began today, with construction expected to continue for roughly three weeks.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 5, 2014
Sheriff releases February DUI numbers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office February DUI saturation patrols netted half the arrests as in January.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Half Marathon looking for volunteers

Organizers are looking for volunteers to help be a part of one of Sarasota's largest single day sports events by supporting runners and walkers Sunday, March 16.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Christian picks up district win

The Sarasota Christian softball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 5-2 in district action March 4.

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