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Cardinal Mooney senior Ryan McMahon looks to pass during the fourth quarter against Calvary Christian.
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 16, 2015
Cardinal Mooney survives, moves on to regional final

Ryan McMahon hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with less than a minute remaining to help propel the Cougars to a 64-61 victory.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Athletes from 35 countries show off their countries' flags.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No.1 Opening Ceremony

The 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 launched with a parade of 250 athletes from 35 countries who marched with the flags of their countries hoisted high. A crowd of more than 300 attended the Opening Ceremony held Feb. 17, at the Ringling Museum of Art.

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  • News
The Sarasota County Planning Commission will play a key role in advising the County Commission as staff moves to update the comprehensive plan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 16, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

Two former Sarasota County Commission candidates are among the applicants for the advisory board, which will hold an important role as the county aims to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

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  • News
Zach Morrison represented Young Democrats during the Next Generation debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Next Generation debate

The Tiger Bay Club welcomed Young Democrats and Young Republicans into the den for the Next Generation debate on national and local topics Tuesday morning at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Baylis is pictured with Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2015
Former EDC executive Kathy Baylis dies

Kathy Baylis was a leader in economic development in Sarasota County for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The purchaser of a liner property in front of the State Street garage hopes to buy more city-owned land, but the City Commission has expressed skepticism about the changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2015
State Street garage developer seeks more land

At Tuesday's City Commission meeting, the board will weigh in on proposed changes to a commercial property at the State Street garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
According to the economic impact study on the four-day event, attendees spent $4.1 million in direct expenditures. Photo by Amanda Morales.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2015
Thunder by the Bay brings in $8 million impact

According to the economic impact study on the January motorcycle festival, about 90,000 people attended and brought $8 million in economic impact to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
(Courtesy of SPD) The Sarasota Police Department has not released the identity of the driver involved in the accident that killed 70-year-old James Stephens on the North Trail Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 15, 2015
Bicyclist killed in North Trail accident

An unnamed driver struck and killed 70-year-old James Stephens at the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and 16th Street Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bob's
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 15, 2015
Blow to Bob’s Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County’s noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob’s Boathouse owner’s motion to dismiss the county’s case against the restaurant.

  • Sarasota
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Amanda King and Elizabeth Lutz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2015
Cat Depot Annual Gala 'Love Me Tender'

Cat Depot Annual Gala 'Love Me Tender'

  • Black Tie
Stacey McLeod-Anderson and Dan Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2015
Orchid Ball 'The Ruby Affair - A Romance of a Thousand Blooms'

Orchid Ball 'The Ruby Affair - A Romance of a Thousand Blooms'

  • Black Tie
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and Artistic Director, Nate Jacobs and Democratic Club of Sarasota President, Mary Clupper.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Democratic Club Meeting

The Democratic Club of Sarasota hosted its monthly luncheon for members and guests Feb. 14 at The Francis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kim and Cecil Calloway repeat after Special Magistrate Edward Wilson. They have been married for 50 years.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Say I Do Again on Siesta Key

Couples boasting marriages from 73 years to 3 months renewed their vows Valentine's Day on Siesta Key Beach.

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