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  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 17, 2018
Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota honors Woman of the Year Graci McGillicuddy

The Republican Women’s Club of Sarasota hosted their first ever Republican Woman of the Year gala on March 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. and end at 11 a.m.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 16, 2018
Road closures planned for First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon

The temporary closures during Sunday's race will begin at 6:15 and conclude by 10:30.

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Opponents of the expansion of administrative review wore red to Thursday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City offers mixed reaction to administrative review

The commission voted against expanding regulations that allow staff to approve development proposals, but the board left open the possibility of changing course.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 15, 2018
Israel Tennis Centers showcases talent, mission

Four athletes and their coaches traveled from Israel to the United States to highlight Israel Tennis Centers.

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The recreation center will reopen Monday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Robert L. Taylor center to close for maintenance

The Robert L. Taylor Community Complex will be closed Friday and Saturday as the city repairs the water system and paints the building interiors.

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The full report comes less than three months before the start of the next hurricane season.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
After-Irma report helps guide county's planning for future hurricanes

Among the top priorities in the Hurricane Irma after-action review: shelter operations, public communication and employee training.

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Supporters of the Legacy Trail, known for their yellow shirts, have already been working to educate the public about this referendum.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Voters to decide on funding Legacy Trail extension

In November, voters in Sarasota County will decide if they want to pay $65 million to extend and construct the Legacy Trail over the next 20 years.

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Ruta Jouniari filed her intent to run for the District 2 seat being vacated by Paul Caragiulo.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 15, 2018
Sixth candidate joins race for County Commission

Ruta Jouniari is the sixth candidate to file their intent to run for the County Commission, and the second Democrat.

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Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostildes, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes star in “Siesta Key” on MTV.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 15, 2018
The reality of Siesta Key’s reality show

Many readers groan at the mere mention of MTV’s ‘Siesta Key.’ So why do we write about it at all?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jordan Curtis (1) takes a final look at the scoreboard before heading to the locker room. The Tornadoes fell to Leesburg by one point, 62-61.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
The dust settles on Booker High's dream season

The Tornadoes boys basketball team has even bigger plans for the future.

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Riverview High senior Tyler Dunigan sprints down the track at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Riverview High student joins the track team as a senior — and shines

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 15

Phil Stone photographed this crested caracara seemingly not bothered by the mockingbird buzzing overhead at Palmer Boulevard.

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Lexi Albero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lexi Albero

The Sailors pitcher talks her rise ball and the value of lettuce.

  • Sarasota
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A penthouse unit at The Grande Riviera recently sold for $5.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2018
The Grande Riviera penthouse sells for $5.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

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St. Armands Landlords, Merchants and Residents liked the minimal amount of space the structure occupied.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

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