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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 7, 2014
FDOT expedites I-75 interchange project

The Florida Department of Transportation vows to start construction on improvements to I-75 and University Parkway in the next few years if Manatee and Sarasota Counties commit to fortifying the surrounding road network.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caroline Adams, Jocelyn Stevens and Anne Garlington
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Jean-Philippe Collard and Mei-Ann Chen

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Jean-Philippe Collard and Mei-Ann Chen

  • Black Tie
  • By Otus
  • March 6, 2014
Ask Otus: Invasion of the Tegus!

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
Gary DeMichele entertains attendees with the piano.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • March 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Residents Association Annual Meeting and Dinner

On Thursday, the St. Armands Residents Association met for its annual meeting and dinner at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 6, 2014
Mills asks inspector general to investigate former administrators

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District superintendent, wants the Florida Inspector General's Office to investigate the behavior of former district leaders during years of overspending.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 6, 2014
Candidates get northern exposure at Village debate

Commissioner Terry Gans and candidates Armando Linde and Irwin Pastor discussed issues affecting the north end last night.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 6, 2014
Sheriff's office takes ownership of seized animals

A judge granted the Manatee County Sheriff's Office ownership of animals seized from Napier's Log Cabin Horse and Animal Sanctuary, officially allowing the adoption process to begin.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Tiger Bay hosts Big Pass dredge showdown

Opponents and supporters of a proposed project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand squared off at a Sarasota Tiger Bay Club meeting Thursday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 6, 2014
Volunteers needed for 'Gleaning America's Fields'

The mission is part of the 'Gleaning America's Fields,' which helps gather crops that would otherwise be left in the fields to rot. Sarasota County plans on donating the gathered crops to Sarasota food banks.

  • Sarasota
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Wes Moore with Town Hall Lecture Series Chair Jay Logan
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Wes Moore Town Hall Lecture Series

Rhodes Scholar, White House fellow and youth advocate, Wes Anderson, spoke at the Ringling College Library Association's Town Hall Lecture Series Thursday, March 6. Moore, who is described as an 'American success story,' spoke to members of the community about the importance of opportunity and education for America's youth. 'Education isn't just reading and writing,' he says, 'it grants freedom.'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2014
VIDEO: Wes Moore talks second chances at town hall

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series featured education advocate, veteran and author Wes Moore Thursday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board members

After getting a seal of approval from the City Commission in December following some controversy, the nonprofit is seeking input on criteria for its leadership roles.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch’s Ashley Bongart sends the ball back over the net during her No. 1 singles match March 5.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Girls Tennis vs. Cardinal Mooney

The Lakewood Ranch girls tennis team played host to Cardinal Mooney in a non-district match March 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Area braces for severe weather

The National Weather Service is predicting a line of thunderstorms will move through the area today; a few may be severe.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Key member

The Church of the Redeemer celebrated its organist and choirmaster, Ann Stephenson-Moe, for her 40 years of service Saturday, Feb. 22.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Pickin' picnic

Bluegrass fans flocked to Siesta Key Saturday for the Turtle Beach Bluegrass Picnic.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Big Pass debate faces the music

A performance of the Beatles song 'Let It Be' on an organ towed out to the Big Pass shoal highlights mounting opposition to a proposed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Leaders work toward 20:20 vision

As the city demurs on playing an active role in the planning process for land surrounding the Van Wezel, involved organizations list their goals.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
News Briefs

Biter buys downtown parcel for planned apartments; Shay takes over as Siesta Key Association president; Sarasota County ratifies Teamsters agreement; Beach University seminar series returns to Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Our view

Southside solution: meters

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Riverview dusts other teams

The Booker, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota boys and girls track teams all hit the track for the annual Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 28 at the Ram Bowl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Sidelines

Dowdy posts his first shutout for ODA; Sarasota Redskins registration underway; Tornadoes remain unbeaten; Lady Blazers notch big win over Northside

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Campaign hatched to protect snowbirds on Siesta

The Sarasota Audubon Society is running a program to protect Siesta Key's snowy plovers. hatchlings.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Business Observer

Booking.com recognizes Beach Club at Siesta Key; Kimal Lumber & Hardware opens drive-thru location; Premier Sotheby's welcomes Russell, Dock; Grapevine Communications announces staff changes

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Myra Hoshowski submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2014
Home on Casey Key sells for $2.94 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kay Chandler, Melanie Natarajan and Anka Eshak
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2014
12th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower

12th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower

  • Black Tie
Jane Bennett and Victoria Snyder
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Firefly Gala Seat Selection Soiree

Firefly Gala Seat Selection Soiree

  • Black Tie
Sarasota High pitcher Clarissa Lynch struck out seven batters to lead the Lady Sailors to a 3-0 district victory over Lakewood Ranch March 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Softball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The undefeated Sarasota High softball team defeated formerly unbeaten Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in district action March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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