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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Make-A-Wish benefits from interactive dinner

More than 200 people attended the annual fundraiser.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Business professionals hit the green for Ranch Scramble

Lakewood Ranch golf outing proves a hit.

  • East County
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Charter Review Committee members Pat Zunz, Phill Younger, Alan Pryor and Bill Cook
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key has begun the charter review process

The Charter Review Committee met for the first time on Tuesday.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Healthy Start hosts annual luncheon

Patrons and partners of Healthy Start Coalition of Sarasota County gathered at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall for the Giving Sarasota a Healthy Start luncheon.

  • Sarasota
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 28, 2017
Longboat Key Garden Club plants Arbor Day celebration

The garden club donated a tree to be planted in Joan Durante Park on April 28.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • Sarasota
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East County sports roundup: 04.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 28, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

East County sports roundup: 04.28.17

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 28, 2017
Water remains safe to drink despite unusual taste

Musky smell, odor result of algae bloom.

  • East County
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Family Promise of Sarasota Board President George Lavigne and Network Director Becky Taylor
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 28, 2017
Family Promise hosts breakfast with Ben Vereen

The actor, dancer and singer spoke at the Family Promise fundraiser, Breakfast with Ben Vereen, on April 25.

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Houses sit on the lake in the GreyHawk Landing community.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • April 27, 2017
In a pickle over courts?

CDD explores alternatives for new pickleball courts.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key Chamber mingles after hours

The chamber held its annual Business After Hours on April 27 at The Terrace at Surf Shack.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A youth sweeps championship and a women' s rowing championship fill the docket.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Benderson Park to host two championship events this weekend

A youth sweeps championship and a women's rowing championship fill the docket.

  • East County
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The Town Commission will consider the maximum height for new buildings on Monday.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key building height limit: 65 feet or 80 feet?

The Town Commission will hear the case for each on Monday.

  • Longboat Key
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East County sports roundup: 04.27.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

East County sports roundup: 04.27.17

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: April 27

Roger Faust captured this photo as anhinga chicks look for food at the Venice Rookery.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
East County weather page photo: April 27

Janet Russo captured this great blue heron hanging out at her backyard pond in Bradenton.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: April 27

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot at Lido Beach about half an hour before sunset.

  • Longboat Key
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Anna Brugmann Jane Forsyth and Arny Berger of Lexington, Mass., were visiting Sarasota for five days and wanted to see the Marc Chagall exhibit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The exhibit pairs fine art with horticulture.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 27, 2017
Growth blooms at Selby

The Sarasota institution sees an uptick in visitors and revenue with its new strategy to attract visitors and keep them returning.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota County works in concert with its neighbors

Partnerships show that the proper stewardship of public dollars.

  • Sarasota
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Letter writer says Sen. Greg Steube is "pandering to the rental industry, not representing your constituents."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on the issues

Siesta trolley needs to move faster.

  • Sarasota
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The home at 5137 Jungle Plum Road sold for $4.15 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 27, 2017
Hidden Harbor home sells for $4.15 million

Real estate transactions for April 10-14

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Cardinal Mooney junior Dalton Plattner hasn' t given up a run in 18 innings.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Cardinal Mooney junior pitcher has 18-inning scoreless streak

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2017
$30 million adds up

No one absconded with $30 million from the city’s pension plans. It was a series of shoddy accounting work. But given the city’s pension burdens, every error can cut into city services.

  • Sarasota
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STOP remains steadfast in its belief that its core issues reflect the interest of city residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Development community responds to STOP

A new group, which includes planning and real estate professionals, is challenging the resident activist group STOP’s claims about growth in the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Steven Cover brings extensive transportation and housing experience to Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Conversation with Steven Cover

The city's new planning director talks traffic, affordable housing and development review.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Howard Davis and other stakeholders hope broad community buy-in will lead to significant civic improvements in the Rosemary District during the next several years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Public feedback guides Rosemary District planning effort

A new survey examines public perception of the Rosemary District. Now, stakeholders want to use that information to improve the future of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Huey and other Economic Development Corp. leaders are intent on engaging with local businesses, and county officials hope to leverage that relationship to make policy decisions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Housing, workforce provide challenges to local business

A survey of local CEOs shows optimism about the local business environment, but affordable housing and workforce availability are obstacles to growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarah Bikos and Morgan Hackemer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota residents find happiness on roller derby track

The Bradentucky Bombers are a family, they say.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde were the top-three vote-getters among the 8 candidates in the March 14 election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Get to know the 2017 Sarasota City Commission candidates

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are the three remaining candidates in a May 9 run-off election for two open seats on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2017
Nonpartisan charade

Change the commission elections to coincide with general elections and declare them partisan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.27.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Alex Arauz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brion Whitley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hagen Brody is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Hagen Brody

The 35-year-old former prosecutor isn’t a familiar face at City Hall, but he believes he's the most qualified candidate in the field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Martin Hyde is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Martin Hyde

The political newcomer wants to shake up local government, but he also says he’ll have no problems working with others on the commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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