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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 6, 2015
Sheriff Tom Knight files for re-election

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight and 12th Judicial Circuit Court Judge Maryann Boehm are the latest candidates to file for the 2016 election.

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Last month, Coastal Living chose Sarasota as the featured “Dream Town," citing its beaches, architecture, arts and culture, demographics and restaurants, among other local features.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 6, 2015
AARP ranks Siesta Key as No. 1 beach

Siesta Key has won another No. 1 beach distinction — this time from an organization more reflective of the demographics in Sarasota County.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 6, 2015
Around the world in one day at Southside Elementary

The Parent Teacher Organization planned a day full of globetrotting and experiencing new cultures for the annual Celebrate Learning Day on Thursday, April 2.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 6, 2015
Sarasota County to hold public meetings for parks master plan

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold three public meetings to get community input on its master plan.

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Chris and Avery Huver lean in to say hello to Sarasota County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol horse Valor.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2015
Siesta Key Village hops for Easter

Children and parents hopped to it for the Siesta Village Association Easter egg hunts Saturday morning at the Siesta beach access on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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Steele Jackson, 8, said he was already pretty strong. His favorite thing at the Big Truck Day was the fire trucks. "They save lives sometimes," he said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 4, 2015
Sarasota County hosts 19th Annual Big Truck Day EGGstravaganza

Different county and state departments brought big vehicles for kids to explore.

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Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 4, 2015
Runners storm Siesta in Run for the Turtles

In support of sea turtle conservation, local runners took to the sands for the 29th annual 5K Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning at Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy: Martin Kresinske
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 3, 2015
Photo contest winners: January

Photo contest winners: January

  • Longboat Key
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The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 3, 2015
FYI Friday: Kanye West heads to Longboat Key?

This week's FYI Friday features our April Fools' Day stories, news about traffic on St. Armands Circle and more!

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The Sheriff's Office presented Sergeant Scott Osborne with an award for his service at Thursday's Siesta Key Association meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 3, 2015
Sheriff's Office recognized Sergeant Scott Osborne for Siesta Key service

Osborne has served the Key for 10 years.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke to Siesta Key Association members about capital projects.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 3, 2015
Siesta Key Association voices concern about Army Corps re-design

The new design has a different preferred sand source than before.

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Madison Thomas shows off her passport stickers.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 3, 2015
Globetrotting at Southside Elementary for Celebrate Learning Day

The Parent Teacher Organization planned a day full of globetrotting and experiencing new cultures for the annual Celebrate Learning Day on Thursday, April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2015
U.S. 41 shift could be permanent

Searching for solutions to Sarasota's congestion problems during peak season, the Florida Department of Transportation says initial changes have produced positive results.

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Palmer Ranch Parkway has a 40-mph speed limit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves speed reduction, denies stop sign in Palmer Ranch

Residents wanted more speed-reducing mechanisms on one of Palmer Ranch's more residential roadways.

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