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There will be interactive activities, games and prizes, ACH ambulance tours and a Kids4Kids Dash.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Kids Day

Kids Day invites families of all ages to have fun while learning about health and safety, educational programs and summer fun Saturday, April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
From 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 12, Greenbrook Adventure Park, located at 13400 Adventure Place, will transform for the egg-decorating, candy-hunting EGGstravaganza event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 11, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: EGGstravaganza

The LWRCAC will host its annual Easter egg hunt, EGGstravaganza, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., April 12, at Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure Place, Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Paul Blackketter, president of SANCA, has said the nonprofit plans to launch a fundraising drive to help raise $22 million to fund improvements to Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 11, 2014
UPDATE: SANCA regains charitable status

Suncoast Aquatic Nature Center Associates (SANCA), which manages Nathan Benderson Park, has submitted financial records to the state, meaning it can solicit donations.

  • Sarasota
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Chris Barstow and Jessica Stevens
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

Florida Winefest and Auction: Sarasota Pops Orchestra Rocks Winefest

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Bob and Slyvia Bailey with Kitty and Al Rickert
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

Evening of Hope featuring Nik Wallenda

  • Black Tie
Laura Adcock and Kevin Meserve
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Senator John McKay

  • Black Tie
Jan Brown, Troy Peterman, Terry Gutowski and Jaquelyne Assell
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 SCC Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Hob Nob Thursday, April 10, at Ed Smith Stadium. Chamber members, Sarasotans and business leaders enjoyed an evening of mingling and networking with live entertainment. Chamber member "company teams" dressed up for this year's theme "Night at the Movies" and offered free food and drinks.

  • Sarasota
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Event co-chairs Maggie Edger and Beth Waldman
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Harbour Pizza Party

On Thursday, April 10, Longboat Harbour gathered for its annual pizza party at its private beach access on the Gulf. As the sun was setting, residents enjoyed a sweet treat from a visiting ice cream truck.

  • Longboat Key
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Jim McGuire, Joe Zampino, Don Prola and Dave Carter
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary Men's Club Cowboy Cookout

St. Mary Men's Club celebrated its fourth annual Cowboy Cookout on Thursday, April 10, outside Fr. Pick Parish Hall. Attendees enjoyed a dinner of strip steak and baked potatoes before participating in a horseshoe contest.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Alycia Craft hopes the palm will “grow tall and strong,” like her husband, Bob.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tribute to Bob Craft

The community of Longboat Key honored Bob Craft with a tribute on Thursday, April 10, at the Longboat Library. A bismarckia palm was planted in front of the library to go along with a plaque dedicated to Craft.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Smith, Kenny Barr, Chip Harris and Ted Smith
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
Kenny Barr receives TideWell Honors pin

Sarasota resident and veteran Kenny Barr received the TideWell Honors pin for his service in the United States Air Force Thursday, April 10, at Marina Tower Condo.

  • Sarasota
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The nearly 10-mile long Legacy Trail stretches from just south of the city of Sarasota to the city of Venice and is the largest public recreation project ever constructed in Sarasota County.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 10, 2014
Weather Channel to showcase Legacy Trail

The Legacy Trail will take center stage on a nationally televised show Friday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 10, 2014
Town budget module featured in Government Technology Magazine

The new tool went live in February and helps the public track town spending and revenue.

  • Longboat Key
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The Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key raised $76,000 combined this season from events like the Longboat Key Gourmet Lawn Party.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2014
Kiwanis Club increases scholarship money

The Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Foundation will increase its annual grant and scholarship funds given to area youths from $75,000 to $100,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2014
ODA Lacrosse teams net wins

The Out-of-Door Academy boys and girls lacrosse teams both defeated Fort Myers Canterbury School April 9.

  • East County
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Sarasota Police have issued an Amber alert for five-month-old Brianna Martinez-Lojano.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 10, 2014
UPDATE: Amber alert issued in Sarasota

Sarasota Police are seeking a silver pickup truck in connection with a missing child.

  • Sarasota
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Pines Foundation President Estelle Crawford, Wendell Kent and co-host Rachele Rivolta
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
House warming

Piero Rivolta and his wife, Rachele, opened their home to the Pines of Sarasota March 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
Team Tony seeks volunteers

Team Tony Cancer Foundation of Sarasota/Manatee counties is looking for cancer survivors to volunteer at Florida Cancer Specialists oncology units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Anne Virag, regional president of the American Jewish Committee, shakes hands with Pope Francis during a visit to the Vatican in February. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
Two Faiths Embrace

American Jewish Committee Regional President Anne Virag, a Sarasota resident, met with Pope Francis in February as part of an interfaith trip to the Vatican.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kolter Group, the developer of Vue Sarasota Bay, hopes to begin vertical construction in June. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
City expects to OK traffic study

Residents are still worried about traffic surrounding a forthcoming bayfront development, but city staff is prepared to allow the condominium and hotel project to move forward.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hurricane Ike's destruction in Gilchrist, Texas. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 10, 2014
County staff plans for the unthinkable

Sarasota County staff publicly unveiled a first draft of its post-disaster redevelopment plan at a Siesta Key Association meeting Thursday. The county began drafting the plan in 2007.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission OKs Shell Road parking plan; FDOT nixes no right on red at Stickney Point Road

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 10, 2014
VIDEO: Problem with homeless shelter site surfaces

The third site option for a downtown homeless shelter at 1502 and 1562 Lime Ave., which the city and county commissions chose last week, is not for sale. Environmental studies of the two original sites now come into play.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
City Commission considers budget cap amendment

Sarasota city commissioners debated a potential charter amendment that could place a 3% limit on increases in the city's general fund budget.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Our view

Sun isn't shining on Fournier

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2014
State Street garage construction draws closer

Before commissioners decide whether to approve construction of the State Street parking garage, city staff will provide an update on the project at a public meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Easter and Passover Services

A listing of local Easter and Passover services

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
Florida Winefest & Auction brings charities to the table

The 24th annual Florida Winefest & Auction is one of the biggest charitable events in Florida.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Emmabella Rudd wears her Emmabella's Believers team T-shirt. (Photo byHarriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
Sarasota resident raises awareness of diabetes

Twelve-year old Emmabella Rudd is a delegate for Juvenille Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Children's Congress.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 10, 2014
Sidelines

Sailors set new school records; SCS completes district sweep; ODA breezes to district win; Golf tourney to benefit Booker

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sherry Janes (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
YOUR NEIGHBOR | Sherry Janes

Sherry Janes founded The Sarasota Singles Society last November.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Daughtry has been teaching at Sarasota Military Academy since 2011. (Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 10, 2014
Teacher Spotlight: Jeff Daughtry

As a veteran, Sarasota Military Academy algebra and geometry teacher Jeff Daughtry knows the meaning of sacrifice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtney DeFilippis
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2014
Business Observer

New shoe store strides into Gulf Gate neighborhood; Courtney DeFilippis joins RE/MAX Alliance Group; LaHurd receives human resources award from SHRA; Icard Merrill welcomes two associate attorneys

  • Sarasota
  • News
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