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Observer Staff
March 27, 2014

Weather: Sarasota

Flora Carson submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key Beach.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Nolan Peterson
March 27, 2014

County commissioners spar overÂ Blackburn Point priorities

County commissioners approved additional funding to improve the park, but disagreed about what parts of the project should beÂ built first.

Sarasota
News

Black Tie Staff
March 26, 2014

The Mary Ann Robinson Wellness Center Dedication

Black Tie

David Conway
March 26, 2014

Strong mayor opponents step forward

Political committee The Citizens Voice is pushing against a proposal that would create a new city charter and an elected mayor position.

Sarasota
News

Harriet Sokmensuer
March 26, 2014

PHOTO GALLERY: Daughters of the British Empire

The Daughters of the British Empire met for its monthly luncheon Wednesday, March 26. Brian and Yvonne Williams hosted the meeting at 100 Central Ave. The meeting included guest speaker George Graydon. Graydon served on a rescue ship in the British Merchant Navy during World War II.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
March 26, 2014

IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Sandbar

This week we went in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits.

Arts + Culture

Nolan Peterson
March 26, 2014

Landslide approval for school tax

The referendum's approval will extend a 1-mill tax by four years, which supplements the Sarasota School District's budget by more than $40 million annually, district officials say.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

David Conway
March 26, 2014

City prepares search for Lido Pool upgrades

For the past three years, Carl Shoffstall has been pushing to make the Lido Pool and pavilion a destination for residents and tourists. Now, the city is close to taking a significant step toward realizing his goals.