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Sheila Kerr plays during a jitney, game days open to the public.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Sarasota secures international lawn bowling event

The Sarasota Lawn Bowling Club hopes to attract 400 athletes as host of the U.S. Open in 2016.

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Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Kathy Schwartz submitted this sunset photo, taken near Lemon Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Bridget Ziegler, Geoffrey Griswold Fisher and Ken Marsh are running for the Sarasota County School Board District 1 seat.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 30, 2014
Another School Board candidate emerges

Ken Marsh has filed paperwork to run for the Sarasota County School Board seat vacated by Carol Todd.

  • Sarasota
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Along with sushi, Pacific Rim offers a variety of fusion foods, including steak, lobster and grilled fish.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pacific Rim

This week we went in the kitchen at Pacific Rim with owner Veth Senenoi and chef Bryan while he prepares the Hot Lava Roll, a spicy makimono sushi roll filled with cream cheese and crab stick, and topped with a baked medley of sauces and seafood.

  • Siesta Key
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Judith Keeler first got involved with Venice Area Beautification Inc. after moving to the area in 2008. Now, as its president, she enjoys connecting with fellow volunteers.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 30, 2014
The Good News: Judith Keeler

Through its strong volunteer base and community support, Venice Area Beautification Inc. strives to make Venice a more beautiful place to live, work and play.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 29, 2014
VIP Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Kick-Off Luncheon

VIP Sir Frederick Ashton Festival Kick-Off Luncheon

  • Black Tie
A $65,000 study could shape the future of Sarasota County Area Transit.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2014
County to evaluate SCAT efficiency

An independent cost estimate would give Sarasota County commissioners a crucial tool in deciding whether to privatize the local transit system.

  • Siesta Key
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A private fundraising drive is expected to help fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 29, 2014
Rowing park denied state funding

The state's 2014-15 budget does not include funding for improvements to Nathan Benderson Park, but the park is still on track to host the 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
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Volunteers mark nests with stakes for documentation and protection. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 29, 2014
Turtle nesting season begins this week

Beginning May 1, turn off or shield lights visible from the beach to avoid disorienting turtles.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2014
DID warns against return of paid parking

After one board member said it appeared paid parking appeared poised to return to Sarasota streets, the rest of the group voiced its staunch opposition to such a program.

  • Sarasota
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Carolyn Johnson and Cheray Keyes-Shima
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Celebrate Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce's Leadership Sarasota County held its Celebrating Outstanding Leadership Awards Luncheon Tuesday, April 29. Chamber members and Leadership Sarasota alumni gathered to recognized Corporate Partner of the Year Sun Hydrolics, Rubert Ludwif, Mery Beth and Jim Bos and Charles Hines.

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Koplin, Shaunna Brady and Barabara O’Brien with their classes.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom School Kachina Dolls

Temple Beth Sholom School students stuffed their Hopi tribe dolls Tuesday, April 29. The dolls, known as Kachina, were originally made by the Southwestern Native American tribe the Hopi. Kindergarteners, first and second grade students, led by Nancy Koplin, Shaunna Brady and Barbara O'Brien, have been learning about Native Americans this school year. The students used cotton harvested from the school's garden to stuff the small, colorful dolls.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Emergency personnel transported 54-year-old Thomas Ballerino to Blake Medical Center following a crash on the John Ringling Bridge Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 29, 2014
Motorcyclist dies following afternoon crash

The 54-year-old man involved in a crash on John Ringling Bridge Monday, has died from his injuries.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Craig Siegel, the owner of a Siesta Key rental property plagued with Sarasota County code violations, allegedly threw a bucket of urine on a code enforcement officer this morning.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 28, 2014
Siesta man throws urine at county employee

Sarasota County deputies arrested Craig Siegel before 8 a.m. for the alleged attack on a Sarasota County code enforcement officer.

  • Siesta Key
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Venice leaders began their efforts to attract the Sarasota Chalk Festival earlier this year, officially approving the event at a City Council meeting on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2014
Chalk Festival founder discusses move to Venice

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

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