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Blue hand prints for Paint SRQ Blue
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
Wet paint

Local businesses participate in #PainttheTownBlue for the Child Protection Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Schimberg Group aims to spark new development on the east end of Main Street with a mixed-use project at 2010 Main St.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 7, 2016
Architect unveils catalyst project for east Main Street

The Schimberg Group aims to spark revitalization of a sleepier section of downtown Sarasota.

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Photo by Heather Merriman-Saba. CPC Executive Director Doug Staley and Doc Werlin
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 7, 2016
CPC paints SRQ Blue

The Child Protection Center launches month-long campaign for child abuse awareness.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney's MJ McMahon scored six goals and added four assists in the Cougars 16-11 victory against Riverview April 1. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.07.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview's Peter Larson will compete in the discus at the Sarasota County Championships April 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney graduates Hanna McMahon and Annie Montgomery will return home to compete in the 7th Annual Fiesta on Siesta April 8 through April 10. (courtesy Tim Britt)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Area players return home for seventh annual Fiesta on Siesta

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Pine View senior Jessica Stich's best event is the uneven bars. "You really get the feeling of being in the air," Stich said. "I just like swinging bars."
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 7, 2016
Raising the bar

Pine View senior gymnast will compete for Ohio State next year.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • April 6, 2016
Longboat Harbour goes for the green

Thirty-one Longboat Harbour residents participated in a golf tournament April 6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
ODA junior Maria Ross will compete in her first Nick Bollettieri Women's Sarasota Open April 14 through April 17.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 6, 2016
ODA junior courts new challenge

Sarasota Open showcases some of nation's top developing players.

  • East County
  • Sports
Larry Marthaler, pictured in front of the New Pass Bridge in 2008. Marthaler developed a plan to ferry passengers between Longboat Key and the mainland when the bridge became stuck in open position in 1983.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 6, 2016
IN MEMORIAM: Larry Marthaler built bridges in community

Former Sarasota Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Larry Marthaler dies at 81.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 6, 2016
Traffic Part II: Costs mount

Prospective homebuyers express doubts. Beach Bistro lost 22 Longboat patrons in one night because of traffic. The horror stories on traffic are replacing our airline stories.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Woman's Exchange representatives say the expansion would improve the store's internal flow as the business continues to grow.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2016
City delays decision on Woman’s Exchange expansion

After Woman’s Exchange representatives and Laurel Park residents argued for and against the store’s plans for expansion, the City Commission postponed its final ruling to a future meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 5, 2016
Palmer Ranch resident stitches together pottery

Christine O'Leary turns scrap fabric into moldable pottery.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jelly team students Sofia and Stella Mejicanos bring in their donations as part of Out-of-Door Academy’s annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Food Drive Competition. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 5, 2016
All Faiths' donation, funding campaign ongoing

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy are participating in the cause.

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