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File photoLido residents hope that upgrades will make Lido Pool a revenue generator.
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  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2014
City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.

  • Sarasota
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Brenner
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Our view

The Pac-man of Obamacare

  • Longboat Key
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St. Armands Circle. File photo
  • By Edward G. Rosenblum
  • March 26, 2014
Fournier's Circle allegations are groundless

The St. Armands Residents Association is not picking art festival 'winners and losers.' It simply wants common sense - and safety for all.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Seventh Sarasota Open returns to the Key Club

The seventh annual Sarasota Open returns to the Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Stadium April 12 through April 20.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues and events.

  • East County
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Jen Blanco The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito scored seven goals and added four assists in the Lady Thunder's 16-3 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 11.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Shot Selection

The Out-of-Door Academy junior Kimmy Comito leads the state with 33 goals and 45 points, according to MaxPreps.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photos Hillcroft scored a pair of goals in the sixth chukker to edge past Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Hillcroft defeats Wildcat 8-6

Hillcroft defeated Wildcat 8-6 in the MGA Insurance Cup March 23 at the Sarasota Polo Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Courtesy photo The 10U River Dawgs have won several tournaments this year, including the Disney New Year's Showcase.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Nationally Ranked

The 10U River Dawgs went 4-0 to win the fifth annual spring Braden River Wreaking HAVOC Championship March 22 and March 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Sidelines

ODA storms back from five runs down; Ellenton skaters join world team; Cascades wins division title; Meadows Cup will benefit Easter Seals; ODA swings past Lemon Bay

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 26, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • East County
  • Sports
Dawn Burns has been involved with the theater for most of her life. Now, she exposes her students to the fine arts through acting and musicals. Her class is preparing for a production of "Willy Wonka."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 26, 2014
The Good News: Dawn Burns

For Gocio Elementary teacher Dawn Burns, teaching her students about theater and the fine arts sets the stage for success.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 26, 2014
Three Things: Starting Out Downtown

Downtown Sarasota has become a magnet for young professionals who want to start their careers in an increasingly sophisticated environment.

  • Sarasota
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