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According to a survey conducted by the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, residents are more trusting of local leaders than previous years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2014
Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

Trust levels for Sarasota County leaders rose from 32% last year to 47% in the 2014 Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey, which was conducted by the Florida Institute of Government.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and local emergency personnel trolled the waters near Caspersen Beach Monday, after finding an abandoned dive flag.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2014
Sheriff's Office calls off Caspersen Beach search

Four hours after finding an abandoned dive flag in the Gulf of Mexico, local law enforcement ceased the search for a potential missing diver Monday evening.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2014
Registration available for Sarasota Golf Improvement Initiative.

The new three-month program, created by Sarasota teaching professional Tim Conaway, gives students the opportunity to take unlimited lessons at a reduced rate.

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Residents of Siesta Key can learn what to do before and after a hurricane.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Siesta Chamber to host disaster preparation meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room at St. Boniface, 5615 Midnight Pass, Siesta.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

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Esha Shah shows off her outfit at the Manasota India Festival Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Manasota India Festival showcases food, dance

The Manasota India Festival, which was held Saturday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, celebrated the many festivals and culture of the Asian country.

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Information about surplus county land is being collected into a database which will be available to the public.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Commission to discuss surplus property

Tuesday's commission meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers in Venice.

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The Arlington Park Aquatic Center was closed for roughly seven months while the city rebuilt 30-year-old equipment and added new diving platforms, among other enhancements.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
Arlington Park Pool reopens

Roughly 100 patrons attended Arlington Park Aquatic Center Saturday, as the facility reopened to the public following a $1.1 million improvement project.

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Families attending the religious school at Temple Emanu-El mingled and met with class teachers Sunday at the orientation.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Schmear and Schmooze' at Temple Emanu-El

Directors, teachers and families gathered over bagels Sunday morning for the orientation of Temple Emanu-El's religious school.

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Vamsee Chappidi and Addie Jaquith
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 6, 2014
The Devyn Grand Opening

The Devyn Grand Opening

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Gabriel Kompothecras focuses on the ball and his competition.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • September 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Suncoast Sports Club Jamboree

Children ages 3 to 8 raced up and down fields Sept. 6 at Payne Park during Suncoast Sports Club Inc.'s Jamboree soccer event. Teams sported marine life names, such as Dolphins and Sail Fish.

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  • David Conway
  • September 5, 2014
Boil water notice issued for Bayou Oaks

A segment of the north Sarasota neighborhood is under a precautionary boil water advisory.

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Pamm Behr, Rebecca Wilson and Tracy Wyatt
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Women's Club Luncheon

Members of the Republican Women's Club gathered for a luncheon featuring speaker Mark Chait Friday, Sept. 5, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Cicluna and Marla Doss.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kiwanis Club Annual Meeting

The Kiwanis Club of Sarasota members met for the annual meeting luncheon on Friday, Sept. 5, at the Florida Studio Theatre. Members gathered for the annual foundation report, grant distribution and to welcome new members to the club.

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A section of Legacy Trail will be closed at least until Sept. 12, but trail users can detour the part of the trail.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 5, 2014
Section of Legacy Trail closed until next week

County staff is working to repair a sewer main that has caused overflowing manholes.

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