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Events cost $25 each and include singles and doubles draws for both men and women; Open A, B and C levels.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 5, 2014
County to host inaugural Clay Court Tennis Championship

The tournament, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 16, is open to all tennis players.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Savory Street offers a continental menu of homemade dishes for a full breakfast, lunch and dinner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Savory Street

Join us in the kitchen at Savory Street with co-owners Jim Lampl and chef Claudia Johnson as she prepares huitlacoche crepes with wild mushrooms and poblano sauce au gratin.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Alan and Ruth Ades
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2014
Major Gifts Dinner

Major Gifts Dinner

  • Black Tie
Peggy Albano and Karen Cobridge
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 4, 2014
'A New Beginning' Fashion Event

'A New Beginning' Fashion Event

  • Black Tie
Sarasota Police Chief called 'Operation Sarasota Cartel II' a "historic" program for the organization.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police uncover local drug ring

The Sarasota Police Department today unveiled the results of an operation the ended with 10 arrests and the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Minor, director of development and community engagement, Harvest House graduate Kristen Kohl, and Erin Minor, executive director of Harvest House
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 4, 2014
The Good News: Harvest House

For those struggling with addiction or homelessness, the organization offers social services for a fresh start.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Jeremy and Megan Udell and JNF CEO Russell Robinson with honorees Janet and Bruce Udell.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jewish National Fund Guardian of Israel Awards

The Jewish National Fund held its annual Guardian of Israel Award Luncheon Tuesday. The luncheon honored Bruce and Janet Udell and Dr. Norman and Hannah Weinbery for their deep involvement in the Jewish community. 'It is an honor for us to honor them,' said JNF CEO Russell Robinson on the honorees. 'To have them as a part of our community is a privilege.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
More than 30 Pine View students in 11 sub teams earned enough points to qualify them to compete in the state tournament.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 4, 2014
Sarasota forensic teams to compete in state championship

Speech and debate teams from Pine View School and Sarasota High will compete in the Florida Forensic State Tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 4, 2014
SKVA: 'No hole in our shoal'

The Siesta Key Village Association has joined the growing list of Siesta groups formally opposing a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A rendering shows the current design of the State Street Parking Garage, including the "pad site" on Lemon Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2014
State Street garage costs balloon

City Commissioners were taken aback after learning projected State Street parking garage costs were more than $4 million higher than originally anticipated.

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  • News
John Goreham, an eight-year veteran of Sarasota County Mosquito Management, uses a variety of techniques to control the mosquito threat, including pesticides, a local species of fish that eats mosquito larvae and sentinel chickens.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
VIDEO: County aims to beef up mosquito management

Sarasota County plans to upgrade its data-collection technology to better fight 'the deadliest animals on the planet.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jay Leno featured Sarasota entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, on his "Headlines" segment Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 4, 2014
UPDATE: Jay Leno features the Biters in 'Headlines'

Local entrepreneur Jesse Biter and his wife, Katie, appeared on 'The Tonight Show' with Jay Leno Monday, in a segment poking fun at their wedding announcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerri Aaron, Scott Anderson and Hillary Steele
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 3, 2014
'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

'Let Freedom Ring' with Kitty Kelley

  • Black Tie
Shirley joined Alta Vista in July 2007.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 3, 2014
Dr. Barbara Shirley wins Principal Achievement Award

Alta Vista Elementary School Principal Dr. Barbara Shirley was nominated in December 2013 for the titled award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Members of the Laurel Park Neighborhood Association asked It's Time Sarasota to stop using the group's name in a campaign for a new city charter.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2014
Neighborhood association lobs complaint at political group

Some residents say It's Time Sarasota, the group behind the push for a new city charter, is improperly using the names of neighborhood associations in its campaign.

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