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  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 29, 2018
Physician musicians compete for Doctor Idol title

The Ear Research Foundation brought together eight bands featuring local doctors to compete in a battle of the bands.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 28, 2018
Siesta Fiesta celebrates 40 years

Craft show drew thousands to Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 27, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates opening of new building

The grand opening marks the end of the first phase of a major renovation project.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 27, 2018
Bay Haven teacher contracted infectious disease

Sarasota County Schools assured the community Friday that this is an isolated incident and not a public concern for a community.

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Officials say flushing unwanted medications down the drain or dropping them in the trash can lead to safety or environmental hazards downstream.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2018
Sarasota Police offers drug-disposal initiative

Getting rid of unwanted prescription medications properly is important safety issue, officials say.

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The crash was called in at 5:10 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 26, 2018
Motorist, cyclist involved in Main Street crash

The cyclist, a 30-year-old male, was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a trauma alert patient following the collision.

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Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota police investigate report of shots fired near schools; no injuries reported

Officers also received reports of motorcycle backfires in the same area, at the same time.

  • Sarasota
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Karen Rose
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 26, 2018
Candidate to challenge Shirley Brown for School Board seat

Former district employee Karen Rose filed her intent to run this week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 26, 2018
Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start Luncheon helps moms and babies

The fifth annual event welcomed Dr. Prabhu Parimi.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 26, 2018
Sheriff's Office hopes to add second helicopter

An extra set of wings would mean the Sheriff's Office could be in the air all the time, even when one is down for maintenance.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2018
Key Club tennis women serve up tournament

About 50 women gathered at The Resort at Longboat Key Club's Tennis Gardens Thursday morning for the member-guest tournament.

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    By
  • Columnist .
  • April 26, 2018
Readers offer up ideas on Van Wezel

Upgrade? Replace? Honor? A wide range of suggestions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Richie James. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2018
Sarasota product selected in the 2018 NFL Draft

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Rich Henderson is headed to the APA 9-ball Doubles Championships in Las Vegas. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 26, 2018
Break it open: Sarasota man heads to pool championships

He sees the trip as redemption for his last appearance in 1997.

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Photo courtesy the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 26, 2018
Parents anxious to see security changes in effect

The district aims to have its own police force in place by August, but parents are eager to see real security changes as soon as possible.

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