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The Sarasota County Fire Department responded to an explosion at 2141 Cork Oak Street at 9:24 p.m. Thursday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2015
One dead in Colonial Oaks blast

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and State Fire Marshal are investigating an explosion and fire that resulted in at least one fatality Thursday.

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Siesta Isles Association members feasted on an Italian-themed meal at their annual dinner.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
Siesta Isles Association holds annual dinner

Sarasota County Commissioner Alan Maio attended and answered some residents' questions.

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  • February 26, 2015
Deputies arrest alleged Pinecraft prowler

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 29-year-old Stephon Parker with incident exposure after several incidents in the Pinecraft community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • February 26, 2015
This week in history

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

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  • February 26, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota teams fall in Final Four

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Our View: We recommend ...

In this year's election, District 2 and District 3 voters have an opportunity to begin changing the dialogue, direction and vision of the City Commission for the better.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jason Clary
  • February 26, 2015
Sarasota hits stride in sixth inning against Braden River

After Friday night's 7-4 victory over Braden River, the Sarasota baseball team improved its record to 3-1, with its only blemish on the season coming against Riverview in a 3-2 defeat.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 26, 2015
Lifetime of education

Out-of-Door Academy celebrates 90 years since first opening its doors.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
School board

Cardinal visits St. Martha; Garden Club offers scholarships

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
Do the hop

When the curious students at the Forty Carrots Family Center checked on their class garden, they noticed something moving in the mulch.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
County wants to dial into residents

The Office of Neighborhood Services wants to update its database of community contacts to keep neighbors informed about projects and changes affecting them.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 26, 2015

SCOPE hosts community discussion workshop

  • Sarasota
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 26, 2015
Q+A with Wade Matthews

Wade Matthews serves as the vice president of the Better Government Association of Sarasota County.

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  • Robert Plunket
  • February 26, 2015
Sensational sundial

A remodeled Sarasota home basks in the sunlight.

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