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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 9, 2017
Ringling welcomes students and staff to new library

Ringling opens Alfred Goldstein Library by passing the last 200 books from Vernon Kimbrough Library to the new facility.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 9, 2017
Runners race to honor former Riverview Student

Andrew Monroe died in 2011, but his legacy lives on in annual charity race.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 8, 2017
Artists travel from Italy to open the 2017 Basch Glass Exhibition

The exhibit opened with a private reception at The Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery on Jan. 7.

  • Black Tie
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 7, 2017
Orchid Society celebrates 60 years with A Symphony of Orchids

Sarasota Orchid Society celebrated their 60th anniversary with a orchid festival and sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 6, 2017
South Sarasota welcomes the thunder

Although the main event was moved the Lakewood Ranch, motorcycle enthusiasts made their way to Sarasota for the Welcome Thunder event at The Coral House.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mikael Sandstrom joked that his dogs Sophie and Mia would serve as his running mate and senior advisor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 6, 2017
Seventh candidate files for City Commission race

Mikael Sandstrom says he is “jumping into the deep end” of city government by declaring his candidacy in the March municipal election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Normal Pennington, John Caviglia and Mary Tygh Parks have won the Observer's photo contest for December.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Maverick and Lulu radio show broadcast live from Morton' s Gourmet Market this morning to offer support for firefighters and paramedics.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 6, 2017
Chapman draws backlash for ambulance criticism

Following public outcry in response to an email about ticketing ambulances using Orange Avenue, City Commissioner Susan Chapman has apologized for her comments.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 6, 2017
Phillippi Shores students travel back in time

Second graders at Phillippi Shores Elementary School finished learning about Ellis Island by working their way through the immigration process at their own mock-Ellis Island.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot at Celery Fields.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 5

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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Heidi Brown
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
JFCS names new CEO

Jewish Family and Children’s Service announces Heidi Brown will take over for Rose Chapman as the organization’s CEO.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 5, 2017
A source you can trust

In this age of 24/7 information addiction and proliferation of fake news, consumers eventually will sort out the news providers they can trust. We intend to be one of them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
7 events to look forward to in 2017

The new year offers new features to some old favorites.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Exciting times ahead for Sarasota sports

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nikki Yanez. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Ten Sarasota athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

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