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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 12, 2014
Regent swings past Barefield/Ten Oaks during Officer's Cup

Regent defeated Barefield/Ten Oaks in the U.S. Polo Association Officer's Cup presented by Ferrari of Tampa Bay March 9 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Community Golf

Community golf scores

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2014
Students act as school leaders

Gene Witt students receive on-the-job training from teachers and administrators.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2014
Home of the Month: School Spirit

Small on space but big on style, this Modernist gem continues to dazzle.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on current events.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 11, 2014
The Good News: Suzanne Gregory

For the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, providing access to nature is crucial to its mission.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jabrielle Nelson tries on a life vest.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 11, 2014
Girls Inc. girls set sail at weeklong camp

Girls of Girls Inc. are spending their spring break at Girls Set Sail Monday, March 10 to Friday March, 14. Girls Set Sail is a weeklong camp that allows participants to explore Sarasota Bay with the help of local organizations such as Mote Marine, the Sarasota Sailing Squadron, the Sarasota Police Department and MarineMax.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 11, 2014
S&P upgrades Sarasota County bond rating

An improved bond rating from Standard & Poor's reflects economic recovery in Sarasota County.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 11, 2014
School tax referendum vote kicks off

Early voting is under way for the renewal of a one-mill tax referendum, which generates about $40 million in supplementary revenue each year for Sarasota County schools.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 11, 2014
Sarasota police investigate homicide

After receiving a report regarding a body located on the side of a road last night, the Sarasota Police Department is investigating the death of a Palmetto man.

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Peggy Abt and Jerry Genova
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 10, 2014
'Latin Variations' Gala honoring Teri Hansen

'Latin Variations' Gala honoring Teri Hansen

  • Black Tie
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 10, 2014
Sarasota Memorial begins work on pedestrian bridge

The hospital is undergoing construction, as crews have begun to install a 25,400-pound pedestrian bridge linking buildings on Arlington Street.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 10, 2014
Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge

On Saturday the group joined a growing chorus of opposition to the Army Corps project, injecting for the first time in the debate the voice of stakeholders not focused on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Honorees David and Patti Wertheimer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 8, 2014
Purim Masquerade Ball honoring Robert and Esther Heller, Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy and Patti and David Wertheimer

Purim Masquerade Ball honoring Robert and Esther Heller, Dennis and Graci McGillicuddy and Patti and David Wertheimer

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