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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 2, 2017
Sarasota early voting outpacing March election numbers

More than 9% of registered voters have already cast ballots in the May 9 Sarasota City Commission election.

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(Photo courtesy of Ten-X) Benderson development Co. bought the Landings Shopping Center in January.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 2, 2017
Benderson adds two restaurants to the Landings

The additions of Japanese steakhouse Da Ru Ma and breakfast and lunch eatery Station 400 are part of a larger rehabilitation of the 29-year-old plaza

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 1, 2017
Church of the Redeemer celebrates next phase

The Church of the Redeemer gathered on Sunday for food, fellowship and a look at the church's future.

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Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2017
Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

Sarasota weekend sports roundup: 05.01.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally as early voting kicked off in the city of Sarasota Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 1, 2017
Sarasota GOP doubles down on sanctuary city criticism

The Republican Party of Sarasota hosted a rally Monday, in opposition to comments made by City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 30, 2017
Southside bakes up a fundraiser

Southside Elementary Foundation and the Parent Teacher Organization hosted the annual Clam Bake to support student programs.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 29, 2017
Siesta Key throws a fiesta

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce put on the 39th annual Siesta Fiesta craft show.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Make-A-Wish benefits from interactive dinner

More than 200 people attended the annual fundraiser.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Healthy Start hosts annual luncheon

Patrons and partners of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start luncheon.

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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

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Family Promise of Sarasota Board President George Lavigne and Network Director Becky Taylor
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Family Promise hosts breakfast with Ben Vereen

The actor, dancer and singer spoke at the Family Promise fundraiser, Breakfast with Ben Vereen, on April 25.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 27

Roger Faust captured this photo as anhinga chicks look for food at the Venice Rookery.

  • Sarasota
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Anna Brugmann Jane Forsyth and Arny Berger of Lexington, Mass., were visiting Sarasota for five days and wanted to see the Marc Chagall exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit pairs fine art with horticulture.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 27, 2017
Growth blooms at Selby

The Sarasota institution sees an uptick in visitors and revenue with its new strategy to attract visitors and keep them returning.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota County works in concert with its neighbors

Partnerships show that the proper stewardship of public dollars.

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Letter writer says Sen. Greg Steube is "pandering to the rental industry, not representing your constituents."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on the issues

Siesta trolley needs to move faster.

  • Sarasota
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