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An example of the type of organization of development that Sarasota County aims to implement as part of the Fruitville Initiative.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 25, 2014
Fruitville Initiative gets back on track

Sarasota County's plans to rezone 360 acres of land east of I-75, gains momentum with a neighborhood workshop scheduled for Thursday, March 27.

  • Sarasota
  • News
FDOT will try to find $60 million to fund a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 25, 2014
Counties commit to interchange improvements

The Manatee and Sarasota County commissions passed resolutions today supporting accelerated construction of a diverging-diamond-style interchange to ease traffic at Interstate 75 and University Parkway.

  • Sarasota
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Bridge Street Bistro is located on Bradenton Beach with a view of the beach and gulf.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Bridge Street Bistro

This week we went in the kitchen at Bridge Street Bistro with co-owners Bill Herlihy and chef Keith Daum as Daum prepares oysters Bienville with shrimp and bacon stuffing.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Taunya Fogleman and Dr. McKenna Flaherty discuss adjectives.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ms. Fogleman's Grammar OR

Southside Elementary School's fourth grade teacher, Taunya Fogleman, transformed her classroom into an operating room Tuesday, March 25. Fogleman's students dressed up as doctors for an unconventional grammar test where the test papers were pretend patients. With scapals (red pens) and scrubs, donated by Sarasota Memorial Hospital, students used their knowledge of grammar and punctuation to help patients. "I feel pretty confident he'll make it," said Grace Hutchinson after finishing her test.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 25, 2014
Sailors set track records

Several Sarasota High runners set new school records at the FSU Relays March 21 and March 22.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The number of those looking for work in the local metro area outpaced the number of new jobs locally December to January, which nudged the jobless rate from 5.7% to 6.1%.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 25, 2014
Local unemployment rate increases in January

But, data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show that the economic recovery in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area is still on track.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Share your announcements in our new section.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 25, 2014
The Observer seeks submissions for its Occasions section

Send us your announcements of births, engagements, weddings and anniversaries. We want to share your celebrations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sally Altrochhi, Haley Stoddard, Hannah Ford-Traenkle and Fatima Demlack
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 24, 2014
Women In A Changing World

Women In A Changing World

  • Black Tie
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 24, 2014
Police release Click It or Ticket data

As part of a statewide enforcement campaign, the Sarasota Police Department issued 448 citations for seat belt violations from March 1-15

  • Sarasota
  • News
The ATMS system includes the installation of 112 miles of fiber optic cables along regional roads.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 24, 2014
County looks to reboot U.S. 41 signal timing

County traffic engineers have taken to the streets to find out how to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent motorists from having to stop multiple times for red lights.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
During a Sarasota County Commission budget workshop, staff will present updates on major capital projects, such as the new Gulf Gate Library.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 24, 2014
Commissioners to continue budget talks

Sarasota County commissioners during a budget workshop tomorrow will consider proposed capital improvement projects, such as a request for funding from the town of Longboat Key, and hear updates on major public works projects.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man of the Year Howard Tevlowitz with wife Bryna.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Man of the Year

Temple Beth Sholom's Mens Club celebrated its Man of the Year Sunday, March 23. Executive Director of the Sarasota Manatee Jewish Federation Howard Tevlowitz was honored by the synagogue's Mens Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tom Hall, Carol Hayes, Marilyn Hall and Joan Sacco dressed in green.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel St. Patrick's and St. Joseph's BBQ

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church held its annual St. Patrick's Day and St. Joseph's Barbecue Sunday, March 23. Parishioners enjoyed a home cooked dishes and hot food from the barbecue with Irish music and a raffle.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jon and Jackson Anderson with a ukulele and mandolin.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Folk Festival

Folk fanatics spent the weekend at the Sarasota Folk Festival Saturday, March 22 and Sunday, March 23. More than thirty folk artists performed on three stages at Oscar Sherer State Park in Osprey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sasha and Chloe Drapkin
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Emanu-El Purim

Members of Temple Emanu-El celebrated Purim Sunday, March 23. The synagogue's sanctuary was transformed into a carnival with blow up castles, face painting, cotton candy and a dunk tanks.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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