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Sarasota County contractor Stantec is working on an emergency sewer line repair, which has forced the closure of Mangrove Point Road on Siesta Key near Out of Door Academy.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2014
TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Siesta road closed for sewer repair

Sarasota County deputies are helping direct first-day-of-school traffic while Mangrove Point Road remains closed between Higel Avenue and Woodside Road today

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Purging a basket of newly harvested clams. Photo courtesy of Sam Farkas.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Two Docks Shellfish

Join chef Tommy Klauber on a field trip to harvest fresh local clams with family owned Two Docks Shellfish. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Klauber prepares a lemongrass clam pan roast with green curry.

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Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2014
Mazel tov to Klauber and Mancini

The West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) will honor Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini, of Michael's On East, with its Civic Achievement Award in November.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2014
Our View

Why not to expand Medicaid

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  • Opinion
Fiscal Neutrality applies to land approved for development on the east side of the Urban Service Boundary (I-75). Development-approved land is shown in yellow.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 20, 2014
Everything You Need to Know About Fiscal Neutrality

Proposed changes to fiscal neutrality stir controversy.

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Harwood
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  • August 20, 2014
News Briefs

Harwood shares message of collaboration, shared vision; Commission nominates Town Hall exec for MPO seat; Children's Services Board seats are open

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Gabriel Kauffman demonstrates a Diet Coke and Mentos geyser Monday in Payne Park.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 19, 2014
VIDEO: Unschoolers celebrate 'back to school' at Payne Park

Manatee-Sarasota Unschoolers students and parents celebrate 'back to school' with Diet Coke and #Mentos geysers. The group of homeschoolers met at Payne Park Monday.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 Chairman Michael Klauber, right, said the group is on the verge of raising $150,000 for a consultant to guide its bayfront vision.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2014
Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan

The group reimagining the bayfront hosted an informational and fundraising reception for about 50 people Monday at Michael's Wine Cellar in Sarasota.

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The Sarasota County Commission has consistently voted in favor of monetary or in-kind support for the Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix Festival since 2011.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 19, 2014
Commission to discuss Grand Prix funding at workshop

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the request for a $94,200 grant to support the 2015 Suncoast Offshore Super Boat Grand Prix Festival during a budget workshop tomorrow, during which staff will also provide updates on beach renourishment projects.

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Cathy Layton (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 19, 2014
SCOPE announces Cathy Layton as 2014 Boundary Crosser

Layton was nominated by members of the community along with the committee of citizens and former Boundary Crossers. She will be honored at SCOPE's Annual Celebration September 25.

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Although businesses say the palm grove is the source of constant flooding in the area, commissioners said the historic value of the trees should be considered before taking action.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 19, 2014
City to revisit Palm Avenue landscaping plans

After a number of residents spoke at Monday's City Commission meeting in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will reconsider its options for improving the street.

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County staff is seeking assistance from the Sarasota County Commission to recruit new members for some empty advisory councils. Observer File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 19, 2014
County seeks recruits for advisory councils

Several county advisory boards have so many vacancies that meetings are unable to attain a quorum.

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Detectives of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office investigated Kristjan Newman for involvement in the pawning. He is a violent felony offender, according to the press release.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 18, 2014
Man arrested for allegedy pawning stolen jewelry

Kristjan Newman of Sarasota allegedly pawned women's jewelry, which was stolen earlier this month.

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Bay Haven first-grader Tabitha Tellbuescher said math is her favorite subject.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2014
VIDEO: Bay Haven students head back to school

At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Chad Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms.

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Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan and Chief Digital Officer Emily Walsh take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2014
VIDEO: The Observer accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Chief Digital Officer Emily Walsh and Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Monday, and called out some Sarasota County Commission candidates in the process.

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