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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials said travelers have expressed interest in a budget airline such as Allegiant.
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  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2018
SRQ, Allegiant announce new flights

The budget airline will launch nonstop service to Pittsburgh, Indianapolis and Cincinnati beginning in April.

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  • January 8, 2018
Antiques Roadshow stops in Sarasota this spring

Tickets for the show up for grabs through Feb. 27.

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  • January 8, 2018
Special election voter registration deadline set for next week

The election to fill the vacated District 72 seat is on Feb. 13

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Mote Rehabilitation Technician Jenna Rouse (left) and Rehabilitation and Medical Care Coordinator Lynne Byrd tend to Doodle, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 8, 2018
Sarasota marine animals largely unscathed by recent cold

FWC reported more than 900 cold-stunned sea turtles across Florida, none around Sarasota or Manatee counties.

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And they're off: Participants in the Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K take off down the beach on Siesta Key.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
More than 300 runners hit Siesta Beach for Andrew Monroe Memorial Scholarship 5K

Event raises money for scholarships awarded to high school seniors.

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  • January 6, 2018
Observer Challenge Tennis Tournament swings into play

The tournament kicked off the morning of Jan. 5 and continues until Jan. 7.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 6, 2018
Sarasota Orchid Society blooms annual show

"For the Love of Orchids" is the 61st annual orchid show hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society.

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Among his many contributions to Sarasota, Gil Waters was an outspoken advocate for the once-contentious construction of the John Ringling Causeway bridge.
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  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2018
Gil Waters, Ringling Bridge advocate and community leader, dies at 90

A forceful advocate for progress in the public and private realm, Gil Waters shared his vision with Sarasota in a variety of capacities.

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  • January 5, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets on sale soon

Major League Baseball returns to Sarasota this February.

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  • January 5, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 4

Nancy Dobias photographed this alligator cooling off by opening its mouth at Myakka River State Park.

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Lakewood Ranch continues to grow rapidly. File photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2018
Lakewood Ranch ranks No. 3 nationally in home sales for master-planned communities

Sarasota County's West Villages development came in fifth place.

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  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2018
Sarasota woman wins big on ‘Match Game’

Events planner Lori Davis took home $15,000 from her appearance on Wednesday’s season premiere of the ABC game show.

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(From left to right) A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are among the Sarasota residents poised to leave their mark on 2018.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2018
Sarasota newsmakers enter new year with lots on their minds

A. G. Lafley, Ed DeMarco and Bridget Ziegler are set up to lead their community in 2018.

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Jack and Lily Bennett watch as Marielle Hessels and Sue McGrew work on their submission to the 2017 Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 4, 2018
10 Sarasota events you don't want to miss in 2018

Pencil these dates in now.

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Jaasiel Torres, boys high jumper, Sarasota High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2018
The top Sarasota athletes to watch in 2018

The area has plenty of phenoms in the making.

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