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Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Bush
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Our View

Why Jeb Bush will win

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Three Things: Everything's Golden
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 23, 2014
Three Things: Everything's Golden

High end or low, Golden Gate Point is a special place - an enclave of peace and quiet that's just steps to everything.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Honoree Gerri Aaron and Marvin Albert
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 22, 2014
CVA Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

CVA Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon

  • Black Tie
  • By Zara Barrie
  • April 22, 2014
Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

Factory Girl: In the Closet with Emily Owen

  • Sarasota
  • News
David LaCamera, Sonya Dlug, Matthew Graham, Roy McBean Youth of the Year Maria Monroy and Sarasota County Boys and Girls Club President/CEO Bill Sadlo
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Leadership Sarasota celebration ceremony

The 2014 Leadership Sarasota class celebrated the completion of this year's project Tuesday, April 22. 36 The class of 36 donated more then 600 hours to the Roy McBean Club of the Boys and Girls Club since September. The volunteers helped organize nutrition classes, build rain barrels, create a learning garden and paint a mural by the club's playground. The class worked closely with Boys and Girls Club volunteers and children and thanked the children during the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Shirin Desai-Gibson tries to help collect trash every couple of months.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sunset Beach Cleanup

Beach lovers celebrated Earth Day at Whole Foods Market's Sunset Beach Cleanup Tuesday, April 22, on South Lido Beach. Volunteers spent two hours cleaning the beach and park before enjoying healthy snacks provided by the market. 'I love the beach and I like it clean,' says Shirin Desai-Gibson.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A double diverging diamond interchange has been proposed by the Florida Department of Transportation.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2014
I-75 funding axed from state budget

The state Legislature has eliminated a proposal for $100 million in transportation funding from the budget. FDOT planned to use some of the money for improvements to Interstate 75 at University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County staff originally proposed the Beach Road Drainage Improvements in 2005.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2014
Barge skirts Siesta for drainage project

Sarasota County's Beach Road Drainage Improvements project is 91% complete. The latest work came from a barge installing a diffuser on a stormwater discharge pipe.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lift Station 87, largely completed underground in Luke Wood Park, will have to undergo significant changes before it can function as a wastewater facility for the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 22, 2014
Lift Station 87 costs projected at $27.1 million

The engineering firm tasked with completing work on the lift station says the project - originally budgeted at $12.5 million - could cost another $13 million before it's finished.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Siesta special event permits to get another look

The county commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special event permit available to Siesta businesses.

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  • News
The home features an Infinity pool that overlooks Sarasota Bay. (Courtesy Cheryl Loeffler)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 22, 2014
Bird Key home sells for $6.1 million

The transaction was the highest sale on Bird Key since January 2008.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 22, 2014
Southbound I-75 ramp blocked

The southbound on ramp at the at mile marker 191 in Venice is blocked.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The Garbage Men, a local band known for their recycled instruments, teach kids how to make shakers out of used bottles Saturday, at Whole Foods.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 22, 2014
VIDEO: The Garbage Men rock for sustainability

The group of Pine View students performed in front of Whole Foods Saturday, then taught a workshop to children on recycled instruments.

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