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Courtesy photo. Newly appointed principals for Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 20, 2015
Three new elementary school principals appointed

With the school year coming to a close Superintendent Lori White announces that three elementary schools will be appointed new principals. Pending approval by the School Board of Sarasota County, Fruitville, Lakeview and Tatum Ridge elementary schools

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Photo by Tara Tomlinson Photography
    A time to celebrate |
  • May 20, 2015
Just Married: Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard

Tom McKean Thomas Jr. and Lauren Elizabeth Pritchard were married Dec. 27, at The Founders Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
In addition to the 150 hotel rooms, the Kimpton proposal included a first-floor restaurant with frontage on Main Street and Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2015
County to revisit options for planned Kimpton Hotel site

After the developer of a proposed Kimpton Hotel failed to close on a sale agreement, the county plans to remarket land at the corner of U.S. 301 and Main Street.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2015
Has traffic affected tourism in Sarasota County?

During a presentation from the Tourism Development Council Tuesday, Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson criticized “the rumor mill” about local traffic woes affecting tourism.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2015
Former Sarasota County teacher faces grand theft charges

Sarasota County deputies arrested former Sarasota County School District science teacher and Cheesecake Factory waiter Douglas O’Connell for grand theft and fraudulent use of personal information Friday, after he allegedly stole credit card information fr

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 19, 2015
Commissioners appoint Stultz to Planning Board

Halfacre Construction Vice President Andy Stultz becomes the newest member of the Sarasota County Planning Commission, giving further influence to south county.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2015
Students honor SMA co-founder with ceremony

The co-founder and former head of school for the Sarasota Military Academy retired after more than 15 years at the helm with a special ceremony during morning formations with cadets Tuesday morning.

  • Sarasota
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Jessica and Pat Fisher, Laura and Scott Eicher and Jenn Noble
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
Dick Vitale Gala

Dick Vitale and The V Foundation hosted the 10th annual Dick Vitale Gala Friday, May 15, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

  • Black Tie
Dr. Erinn Muller, photo courtesy of Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 18, 2015
Mote scientist receives prestigious grant

Dr. Erinn Muller received grant to research threatened coral.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 18, 2015
Burglar falls asleep on Sarasota victim's couch

The Sarasota Police Department charged 29-year-old Timothy Bontrager with burglary of an occupied dwelling for allegedly breaking into a home on the 3400 block of Tallywood Lane.

  • Sarasota
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Scott Atkins and Heather Clark
    By
  • Cliff Roles
  • May 18, 2015
From Showers to Flowers

Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center hosted From Showers to Flowers Friday, May 15, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 18, 2015
Consultant continues search for new Gulf Coast Community Foundation CEO

Spencer Stuart has released a six-page candidate and position specification in its nationwide search to find a replacement for Gulf Coast Community Foundation President and CEO Teri Hansen.

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Photo courtesy: Kristina Skepton
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • May 17, 2015
Photo contest winners: April

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

  • Longboat Key
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Lauren Mucci and Karley Garcia
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 16, 2015
Sarasota High School prom transports students to Bollywood

Sarasota High School students were transported to Bollywood for prom Saturday, May 16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
City commissioners Liz Alpert, Willie Shaw and Shelli Freeland Eddie — who represent Sarasota's three districts — were sworn in Friday afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 15, 2015
New city commissioners sworn in at City Hall

New Sarasota city commissioners Liz Alpert and Shelli Freeland Eddie — along with Mayor Willie Shaw — officially began their four-year terms following a ceremony today.

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