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Siesta Key

    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 25, 2014
SCAT plans for new shelters at Siesta Beach

The project, which will face the County Commission March 5, will not conflict with the ongoing Siesta Beach Renovations.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 25, 2014
Volunteers needed for Great American Cleanup

Volunteers can choose to cleanup one of 27 parks, beaches and natural areas across Sarasota County including Ken Thompson Park and Venice Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2014
The Good News: Jamie Uihlein

Four years ago, following a successful cancer treatment, Jamie Uihlein and his family created the Polo Under the Palms fundraiser to give back. This year's event will feature a local charity for the first time.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Otus
  • February 24, 2014
Ask Otus: But Is It Art?

Otus Rufous, an Eastern Screech-owl, was born on Siesta Key and is a full-time resident there. An avid hunter, accomplished vocalist and genuine night owl, Otus is a keen observer of our local wildlife and knows many of nature's secrets. Otus will answer your questions about our amazing wildlife, but only if you Ask Otusâ„¢.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 24, 2014
Man charged with strip club death

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has a Bradenton man in custody for a deadly altercation outside of the Cheetah Club Sunday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Msgr. James McGovern with Kathy and Jim Roche
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Michael the Archangel

St. Michael the Archangel invited members of the community to celebrate their Irish tradition at Ceili on the Key Saturday, Feb. 22. The inaugural event included live traditional music, Irish dancers and plenty of food.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Katherine N. and Divya M. jump together.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA Grandfriends Day

The Out of Door Academy held its annual Grandfriends Day Friday, Feb. 21. Students spent the day with their loved ones in the classroom before they showed off their jump roping skills in Jump for Heart.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
Sarasota County real estate market heats up

In January new listings in Sarasota County sent the area's total inventory to a 32-month high.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County names assistant county administrator

Steven Botelho, Sarasota County's chief financial management officer, will step into the county's No. 2 position Monday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 21, 2014
County releases 2013 annual report

The 52-page document provides a comprehensive summary of the county's activities and accomplishments last year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2014
Colony hearing rescheduled

A hearing scheduled to make rulings on a Colony Beach & Tennis Resort settlement has been moved to Wednesday, Feb. 26.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 20, 2014
County to begin budget process

Sarasota County commissioners will hold a workshop Friday, during which Tom Harmer will begin preparing his first budget as county administrator.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Sarasota doctor named 'Public Health Hero'

Dr. Mark J. Magenheim, MD, served as the Sarasota County Health Department's director and medical director for more than a decade.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Dancing duos

Temple Emanu-El held its annual Daddy-Daughter Dance Feb. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2014
Souper Stars

Pine Shores Presbyterian Church came first in Florida and second in the nation in this year's Souper Bowl of Caring.

  • Sarasota
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