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Daisy is not wearing her collar but is micro-chipped.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
Sarasota family seeks help finding lost dog

Daisy is a dark brown-and-black Labrador mix with a white patch on her chest. She has been missing since Tuesday, March 25.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High junior Jordan Gubelman got the start on the mound for the Sailors versus Florida Christian March 26.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic Part 1

Fifteen teams, including Sarasota, Riverview, Lakewood Ranch and Cardinal Mooney hit the field for the 29th annual Sarasota Baseball Classic March 25 through March 27.

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Training is free and open to the public.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 27, 2014
American Red Cross offering 'lunch break' CPR lessons

The American Red Cross will be offering a free CPR lesson Friday, March 28. The program, 'Learn to Save a Life on your Lunch Break,' runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County code enforcement officer John Lally (left) is currently on extended leave from his duties on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 27, 2014
Siesta vacant lot becomes nuisance to neighbors

Siesta Key residents report partying and the sale of parking spaces at 645 Beach Road.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Picture perfect

Riverview High School Kiltie Band Highland dancer Mattie McKenna was featured in the March 18 issue of The New York Post.

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Harriet Sokmensuer Mary Ann Robinson
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Happy day

In honor of Sarasota resident and philanthropist Mary Ann Robinson, the city of Sarasota proclaimed March 25 Mary Ann Robinson Day.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Dolphin Tower, vacant since 2010, is undergoing work in advance of construction to repair structural issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 27, 2014
Dolphin Tower work causes headaches

Palm Avenue merchants complain about noise from work at the vacant Dolphin Tower, but their foremost concern is a lack of communication with its owners.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Carroll developed her community vision

In her mission to develop Lakewood Ranch, Mary Francis Carroll held fast to one rule: Do what's right. The Glenridge resident died Monday.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 27, 2014
Signal timing system offers 'invisible' benefit

Sarasota County traffic engineers take to the streets to find ways to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent traffic congestion and improve roadway safety along U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Colin Reid Dr. Nik Gapeto has many creative jobs, but visitors downtown may now best know him for this bicycle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 27, 2014
VIDEO: Flamingo bike artist aims to spark creativity in others

A bicycle that once graced the stage at Florida Studio Theatre and has undergone a colorful makeover now serves a higher creative purpose.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2014
Longboat tests new electronic pollbooks

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent's office used Longboat Key's March 25 municipal election as a testing ground for new electronic equipment that will be deployed in full force later this year for the county's primary.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 27, 2014
County voters approve school referendum tax by landslide

Sarasota County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum Tuesday to extend the lifespan of a supplementary school tax by another four years.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Our view

'Woo-hoo.' Really?

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  • March 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 27, 2014
Coming up clutch

Sarasota High senior Mason Dancer has helped lead the Sailors baseball team to a perfect 12-0 record so far this season.

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