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Manager Ryan Bender and co-owning brothers, Austin and Adam Myara.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 22, 2016
Cuban restaurant slated for Southside Village

Mojo’s Real Cuban aims to open in the former Fleet Feet space on South Osprey Avenue within the next three months.

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Future Ringling College Library Association Executive Director Stephanie Grosskreutz hosts a Q&A with Dr. Ben Carson in 2013.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 22, 2016
Ringling College Library Association names executive director

Visit Sarasota County Managing Director Stephanie Grosskreutz will manage the Town Hall Lecture Series in the newly created role.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 22, 2016
Plein Air painters spend the day at Historic Spanish Point

Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast host day two of Paint Sarasota Paint Out at Historic Spanish Point.

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Corey, Jett, Risa and Skate Segal
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 22, 2016
Movie night starring Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai saves the day with showing of "The Incredibles."

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Fran Mangino sketches out the Guptill House.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
Historic Spanish Point sets the scene for artists

Plein Air Painters of the Suncoast host day two of Paint Sarasota Paint Out at Historic Spanish Point.

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  • Neighbors
This season, only three of the 28 practices for the Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks series will be held in the Van Wezel, the primary performance venue.
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  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2016
Orchestra study calls current venue options inadequate

The Sarasota Orchestra is in the process of devising plans for a new facility, part of a broader effort to assess the organization’s future needs and goals.

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Rowan rides in on a bicycle during a performance for grandparents and friends at Out-of-Door Academy.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
ODA welcomes 'grandfriends' for day on campus

Grandparents and family friends share a day with students learning the recipe for success.

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Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 18

Pamela Williams submitted this photo of a little blue heron at Celery Fields.

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Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Queior with guest speaker Tony Carvajal and Sarasota County Administrator Tom Harmer
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Chamber hosts 96th annual Kickoff

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to consider projected growth for 2030.

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ODA senior Parke Phillips hit three home runs, including two grand slams, the first week of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview sweeps Player of the Year and Coach of the Year honors for Class 8A

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Susan Kelley during a rare time when she's not Florence, Italy which serves as the inspiration for her latest book "Ciao Pussy!"
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
An American in Florence

Susan Kelley’s latest book “Ciao Pussy!” documents her 16 years abroad as a resident of Florence, Italy.

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Photo by Jack Short. The new pavilion and walkway at Siesta Key Beach will be open to the public on Saturday, Feb. 20 after two years of construction.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 18, 2016
Sarasota calendar 2.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Feb. 18.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 18, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Sebly orchids and found hounds

WEEK OF FEB. 18

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    By
  • David Conway
  • February 18, 2016
Logan’s departure leaves city homeless strategy in flux

As the city parts ways with homelessness director Doug Logan, officials are leaving the responsibility of creating a housing first apparatus to the private sector.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 18, 2016
Make beach parkers pay

The renovated facilities at Siesta Key Beach are a smart investment — improving infrastructure and a crucial economic driver. Next to be addressed: Pay for parking.

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