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There will be interactive activities, games and prizes, ACH ambulance tours and a Kids4Kids Dash.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, has said the nonprofit plans to launch a fundraising drive to help raise $22 million to fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: SANCA regains charitable status

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA), which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has submitted financial records to the state, meaning it can solicit donations.

  • Sarasota
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Chris Barstow and Jessica Stevens
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

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Bob and Slyvia Bailey with Kitty and Al Rickert
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

  • Black Tie
Laura Adcock and Kevin Meserve
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

  • Black Tie
Jan Brown, Troy Peterman, Terry Gutowski and Jaquelyne Assell
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 SCC Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hob Nob Thursday, April 10, at Ed Smith Stadium. Chamber members, Sarasotans and business leaders enjoyed an evening of mingling and networking with live entertainment. Chamber member "company teams" dressed up for this year's theme "Night at the Movies" and offered free food and drinks.

  • Sarasota
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Tom Smith, Kenny Barr, Chip Harris and Ted Smith
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
Kenny Barr receives TideWell Honors pin

Sarasota resident and veteran Kenny Barr received the TideWell Honors pin for his service in the United States Air Force Thursday, April 10, at Marina Tower Condo.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The nearly 10-mile long Legacy Trail stretches from just south of the city of Sarasota to the city of Venice and is the largest public recreation project ever constructed in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 10, 2014
Weather Channel to showcase Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail will take center stage on a nationally televised show Friday.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2014
ODA Lacrosse teams net wins

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls lacrosse teams both defeated Fort Myers Canterbury School April 9.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police have issued an Amber alert for five-month-old Brianna Martinez-Lojano.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 10, 2014
UPDATE: Amber alert issued in Sarasota

Sarasota Police are seeking a silver pickup truck in connection with a missing child.

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Pines Foundation President Estelle Crawford, Wendell Kent and co-host Rachele Rivolta
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
House warming

Piero Rivolta and his wife, Rachele, opened their home to the Pines of Sarasota March 26.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
Team Tony seeks volunteers

Team Tony Cancer Foundation of Sarasota/Manatee counties is looking for cancer survivors to volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists oncology units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anne Virag, regional president of the American Jewish Committee, shakes hands with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican in February. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
Two Faiths Embrace

American Jewish Committee Regional President Anne Virag, a Sarasota resident, met with Pope Francis in February as part of an interfaith trip to the Vatican.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kolter Group, the developer of Vue Sarasota Bay, hopes to begin vertical construction in June. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
City expects to OK traffic study

Residents are still worried about traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the condominium and hotel project to move forward.

  • Sarasota
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Hurricane Ike's destruction in Gilchrist, Texas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 10, 2014
County staff plans for the unthinkable

Sarasota County staff publicly unveiled a first draft of its post-disaster redevelopment plan at a Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday. The county began drafting the plan in 2007.

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