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Jackson Wolfe, Jeremiah Parker and James Ganey all are in second grade.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Gullett Walk-a-Thon

Children at Gullett Elementary School walked for a cause March 8, helping the school's Parent Teacher Organization raise more than $17,000.

  • East County
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Center for Building Hope outreach coordinator Dianne Whitten with center volunteer Sondra Biller and Nancy Aft, of Smile Smart Dental Center
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Manatee Chamber Spring Fling

The Manatee Chamber of Commerce welcomed members and guests to its annual Spring Fling Business Expo March 7, at its Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
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Dottie and Al Hixon
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 9, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Republican Club March Meeting

Bob McMillan, Chairman of the Panama Canal, spoke at the Longboat Key Republican Club meeting Friday, March 8, at the Sarasota Yacht Club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Siesta Key
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Stephen Mason and Timothy Goldfarb
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Healthcare experts spoke to Tiger Bay members at their regular meeting Thursday, March 7, about the future of the health care industry. Guest speakers included Gwen McKenzie, president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Stephen Mason, president and CEO of BayCare Health Systems and moderator Timothy Goldfarb.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Polo for Pup's

This Saturday's polo match will benefit Honor Animal Rescue.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

  • Sarasota
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Alexandria Twigg, Carlton Robinson, Nicole See, Stephanie See, Laina Moran, Michael Moran Jr. and Michael Moran await a forum for Sarasota City Commission candidates.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2013
Sarasota Republican Club welcomes candidates

The partisan organization held a forum March 6, for candidates in the non-partisan Sarasota City Commission race.

  • Sarasota
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General employees at Town Hall and the Public Works Department voted down a chance to unionize this week.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2013
General employees vote down union

By a vote of 21-6, Longboat Key general employees voted against forming a union.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 8, 2013
Heritage Harbour supervisors narrow candidate pool

Supervisors on the Heritage Harbour South Community Development District will consider two local management companies.

  • East County
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The Terrace Condominium Complex abuts Siesta Key Village, a bustling commercial district.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2013
Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance

Sarasota County conducted a study that showed sound maintains intensity as it reaches the Terrace Condominium Complex.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 8, 2013
Manatee County to hold How Will We Grow community workshops

Over the next three months Manatee County is asking the community to weigh in on the How Will We Grow conversation, a conversation with the community that will help county commissioners outline growth and development standards for the next 30 years.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 8, 2013
ODA remains unbeaten

The Out-of-Door Academy girls tennis team improved to 6-0 with wins over Clearwater Central Catholic and Sarasota.

  • East County
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Aging in Paradise, a resource center that helps seniors with age-related transitions, hosts a health fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 9, at the Longboat Island Chapel, 6200 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 8, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Aging in Paradise Health Fair

The Aging in Paradise Health Fair will include 25 medical resources.

  • Longboat Key
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Chairwomen Nanci Rand, Marie Kropp and Susan Morin
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Fashion show co-chairs Sue Reese and Cindy Kuehnel
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • March 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lord's Warehouse Fashion Show

The ladies of the Longboat Island Chapel held their 17th annual fashion show featuring clothes from the Lord's Warehouse. The show benefitted church outreach projects.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
City of Sarasota adds parking to Rosemary District

The Rosemary District will have 100 new parking spaces available just in time for the weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Former Tampa mayor, and author Pam Iorio signs copy of her book, Straight Forward — Ways to Live and Lead.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
Former Tampa mayor talks leadership with Argus

Author Pam Iorio endorsed an elected-mayor form of government during the 26th annual meeting of the Argus Foundation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
LRHS to host free hoops clinics

Lakewood Ranch High School will host free basketball clinics for students in fourth through seventh grade, beginning March 19.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
Lakewood Ranch leads 6A academic standings

Lakewood Ranch High School continues to lead the Florida High School Athletic Association Academic Team Standings in Class 6A following the culmination of the winter sports season.

  • East County
  • Sports
The 7 p.m. ceremony was held at Manatee Technical Institute's new State Road 70 campus.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 7, 2013
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff

The Manatee County School District hosted its annual EdVantage Education Awards event March 6.

  • East County
  • Schools
The Villa Am Meer residence is a private home that frequently attracts trespassers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2013
Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight

Joy Baker will discuss her research on the Villa Am Meer property at tonight's Longboat Key Historical Society meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Elisabeth Phillipson and Susan Feole Cleavenger
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Longbeach Village Association Social

Village residents braved the cold for a warm neighborhood gathering.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 5,000 notice of violations have been issued to motorists traveling northbound at U.S. 41 and University Parkway.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Camera increase ramps up enforcement citywide

U.S. 41 and University Parkway's cameras take the crown for the most red-light violations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents are talking about the City Commission candidates and the issues the city faces.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Low voter turnout a trend in city elections

Two former city commissioners point to different factors for low voter turnout in Sarasota. One says a date change would bring more voters to the polls.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota County Commission adjusts road project; North Trail rezone hearing is continued to June

  • Sarasota
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Saks Fifth Avenue will open a store at The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open October 2014. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 7, 2013
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans

Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Our View: We recommend ...

Sarasota city voters, this is your time. Next Tuesday's City Commission election is a historical tipping point.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
Coyotes threaten neighborhood animals

McIntosh Meadows residents report three missing cats.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
Bat droppings lead to new roof

Sarasota County will spend $600,000 to re-roof a municipal building years after a bat infestation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Joe and Pat Abrams with their dogs, Rory and Ana. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2013
K-9 Search and Rescue Team sniffs out crime

Pat and Joe Abrams recover missing persons and emphasize prevention.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 7, 2013
Pineapple Antique Show and Sale raises funds for community charities

The First United Methodist Church and the Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise Foundation Inc. will host the 37th annual Pineapple Antique Show and Sale Friday, March 8 and Saturday March 9, at the Municipal Auditorium, to raise funds for community charities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Christian School senior Zach Quillian has played catcher since his freshman year. He helped lead the Blazers to back-to-back district championships his sophomore and junior seasons.ÂÂ
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
Right Frame of Mind: Zach Quillian

Sarasota Christian School senior catch Zach Quillian has helped lead the Blazers to an impressive 6-0 start under the guidance of two sets of watchful eyes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Bridget Walsh

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore lacrosse midfielder Bridget Walsh scored three goals in two games this week to lead the Lady Cougars to a 14-9 victory over Berkeley Prep Feb. 26, and a 13-7 victory over Tampa Catholic Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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