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Brad Robbins, Anne Virag and West Coast Florida Regional Director, Brian Lipton attend a preview party for the 2015 AJC Global Forum.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Global Forum Kickoff

Members of the American Jewish Committee met to kickoff preparations for the 2015 AJC Global Forum on Wednesday, Feb.11 at Williams Parker law offices.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pamela Hershorin, Nikki Sedacca, Sandra Hanan and Montana Taplinger modeled in the Temple Beth Sholom fashion show.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 10, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sophisticated Ladies Fashion Show

The Sophisticated Ladies Fashion Show at Temple Beth Sholom took on a the theme of Broadway Bound for the 5th annual event Wednesday, Feb. 11.

  • Sarasota
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Although the board took no action, commissioners wanted to consider changing the county's policy on right of way maintenance in the future.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2015
County commissioners discuss mowing reduction

Sarasota County Commissioners said at today's meeting that the county should consider limiting its responsibility to mow rights of ways because it costs the county $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The community is invited to come to the new Gulf Gate Public Library with questions and comments for county staff and administration.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 10, 2015
County to hold comprehensive plan workshop

Sarasota County will start the first of a series of public meetings about updating the comprehensive plan tonight.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Edith Barr Dunn attended the Catholic Charities Ball in February 2007. File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 10, 2015
The lady from Longboat Key

Restaurateur, philanthropist and Stetson hat lady Edith Barr Dunn died Feb. 4. She was 94.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pentathletes will compete in a 3,200-meter cross-country run.
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 10, 2015
Pentathlon is a win for Benderson Park

To secure the bid for the 2015 Modern Pentathlon World Cup No. 1 competition, the Sarasota-Bradenton area faced big-time competition.

  • East County
  • Sports
In 2009, Olivier Bellanger won his first state championship as a rookie inthe cadet class, which harbored drivers ages 9 to 12. Courtesy photo
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 10, 2015
State of the kart

Father and son Olivier and Patrick Bellanger went from watching races on TV to becoming a force on the track.

  • East County
  • Sports
Michael Saunders & Co.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 10, 2015
3 Things: Better Than Ever

Sarasota may be experiencing a building boom, but its heart and soul remains its older homes in well-established neighborhoods.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Siesta Beach is rocking.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Season on Siesta Key hits early

Businesses and tourism organizations are in agreement: Season came early this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Traffic issues frustrate city residents.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Traffic Study

As traffic issues continue to frustrate city residents who live and work off of the mainland, leaders on St. Armands Circle are working with city and state officials on solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Charles Marchione walks around an abandoned home. The report said that complaint was that the home was unsafe and needed to be demolished, but he said it wasn’t in bad shape.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 10, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad and the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county’s code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Zara Barrie
  • February 10, 2015
Factory Girl: A love affair with fashion and art

Factory Girl: A love affair with fashion and art

  • Sarasota
  • News
GCRWC President, Louise Stottlemyer and FFRW State Vice President, Dena DeCamp.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated

The ladies of the Gulf Coast Republican Women Federated hosted Dena DeCamp of the Florida Federation of Republican Women Tuesday at Gecko's Grill and Pub.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Moonshine at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium. Courtesy Marc Ellis/H2O Pictures.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 9, 2015
Mote resident dolphin Moonshine dies

Long-time resident, pantropical spotted dolphin called Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium home for more than 10 years.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County is responsible for right of way maintenance; however, some property owners prefer to manage the areas themselves.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 9, 2015
County to get update on mowing program

Sarasota County is maintaining fewer rights of way than it owns and pays more for the service than several other surrounding counties.

  • Sarasota
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