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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 10, 2018
Campers go wild at Humane Society

Kids were introduced to both shelter and farm animals at the two-day camp.

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  • Neighbors
Stephanie Kight takes over for the retiring Barbara A. Zdravecky.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • January 10, 2018
Sarasota-area Planned Parenthood announces new CEO

Stephanie Kight will replace Barbara A. Zdravecky, who retired last year.

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Clockwise from top left: Gil Waters in victory after the opening of the new Ringling Bridge, August 2003. Waters and city engineer Alex Davis-Shaw. Waters and his wife, Elisabeth. “The Old Coots Lunch Bunch.”
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 10, 2018
Tribute to a visionary

For nearly 60 years, Gil Waters was a force in Sarasota. Thanks to his passion, vision and determination, we have the ‘Gil Waters Bridge,’ the Van Wezel and FCCI Insurance.

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Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2018
Orioles spring training tickets go on sale Jan. 13

The team recommends that fans purchase their tickets online.

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Maddy Boehm with the Boys & Girls Club Member Ambassadors, Amy, Sara, Naomi, Maisey and Nicole
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 9, 2018
Becoming a real life Disney princess

Miss Florida Junior High teaches youth about drugs thanks to Disney grant.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Resident Mike Gasper outlines his questions about the Palsar proposal at a workshop at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2018
Questions surround proposed downtown land changes

The timing of a city project is accelerating a request that would give a property owner the right to build a taller, denser development in the future.

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Two ports are available at the charging unit located in the Sarasota City Hall parking lot.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 9, 2018
Sarasota installs additional electric vehicle chargers

The city has installed 16 electric vehicle chargers, which are free to use for residents and visitors.

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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport officials said travelers have expressed interest in a budget airline such as Allegiant.
    By
  • 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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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 8, 2018
Antiques Roadshow stops in Sarasota this spring

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

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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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