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Siesta Key | Neighbors

Lakewood Ranch freshman Sophia Falco set a new personal record in the 100-meter dash, crossing the finish line in 11.97 seconds to finish second.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 3A-3 and 4A-2 track and field meets

The Braden River, Lakewood Ranch and Sarasota High boys and girls track teams competed in the Class 3A-Region 3 meet April 23, at Tampa Leto High. Lakewood scored 77 points to win the girls team title while Sarasota won the boys title with 40 points. Riverview competed in the Class 4A-Region 3 meet the same day.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Homes sales spike 33% in Sarasota

Property sales in Sarasota County jumped 33% in March over February and surpassed 1,000 for the month, the Sarasota Association of Realtors reports.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 23, 2014
ODA's season ends in playoffs

The Out-of-Door Academy girls lacrosse team saw its season come to an end with a 13-10 loss to Tampa Catholic in the opening round of the playoffs April 22.

  • East County
  • Sports
Cameron Greco, a sophomore at Riverview High School, is an aspiring actor who hopes to see the message of valued diversity translate into his future field of work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 23, 2014
The Good News: Embracing Our Differences' Cameron Greco

Using the universal language of art, Embracing Our Differences hopes to create newfound appreciation for the value of diversity.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Siesta special event permits to get another look

The county commission agreed Tuesday to consider adding Halloween to the list of holidays covered by a special event permit available to Siesta businesses.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Commissioners Christine Robinson (left), Carolyn Mason (center) and Charles Hines.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 22, 2014
Shelter talks set to continue

The Sarasota City Commission will meet with county commissioners Tuesday to discuss the results of study evaluating the primary option for a downtown homeless shelter.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Nora Patterson has requested more information about the FDOT project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 21, 2014
Bee Ridge pedestrian islands are under review

The FDOT project is one of a series that has recently caught county staff off-guard.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Heidi and Sloane McAllister hunt for eggs.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual Easter Party Saturday, April 19, at Beach Access 5. The party included a meet and greet with the Easter bunny, face painting, an egg hunt and a visit from the fire station and sheriff's office.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
All Easter eggs will contain prizes donated by Siesta Key vendors. Registration for the egg hunt is $10.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 18, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: Siesta Key Village Easter Party

Meet the Easter bunny and hunt fun for eggs on Siesta Beach at the fifth annual Siesta Key Village Easter Party Saturday, April 18.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sheriff Knight announces in an Aug. 1 press conference the success of a collaborative effort with area businesses to crack down on retail theft.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 18, 2014
Sheriff's Office reports falling crime rate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office released its annual report Wednesday, highlighting agency milestones and achievements.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Linda Korff submitted this photo of the halo, taken from her driveway in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2014
Reader-submitted photos of the sun halo

Check out these reader-submitted photos of the sun halo, which formed a rainbow-colored ring around the sun Wednesday, April 16. Clouds containing ice crystals cause the sun's light to refract, resulting in this phenomenon.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota School District Superintendent Lori White, left, and School Board Chair Jane Goodwin.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 16, 2014
School Board pushes to leave Todd's seat vacant

The selection of former board member Carol Todd's replacement should wait until the Aug. 26 primary election, the Sarasota School Board said Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota County School Board at a meeting in October, 2013.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 15, 2014
School Board set to discuss Todd's vacancy

Topping the board's agenda Tuesday will be a discussion about replacing former board member Carol Todd, who unexpectedly resigned April 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Founders Club to offer summer membership program

The Founders Club is now offering $750 summer memberships, which run from May 1 to Oct. 31.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 15, 2014
Orioles to hold extended Spring Training

Baltimore Orioles minor league players will be in action during an extended Spring Training, which will continue through June.

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