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  • By Donna Swan |
  • August 24, 2011
Deal Us In: Entry management can be key to defense

How do you make six clubs when West leads the Jack of diamonds? The North-South bidding was a bit aggressive, but the slam seems to depend on the finesse through East, who had opened the bidding.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • January 30, 2020
Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

Myakka City Elementary's literacy night one for the books

  • East County
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  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • February 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El welcomes new members, celebrates tenured

The temple held its New Member Shabbat Dinner on Feb. 21.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • December 5, 2018
Bush 41: The defining symbol of what we should be

The former president died Nov. 30.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 15, 2015
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Assistance available for residents; Libraries celebrate namesake week

  • East County
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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • June 12, 2013
Your Neighbor: Linda Suereth

Retired elementary school teacher Linda Suereth used to lead classrooms of children from varied backgrounds; many of them came from broken homes.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • May 6, 2013
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  • Arts + Culture
  • By Yaryna Klimchak |
  • August 14, 2013
Schools back in session, slow down

Sarasota County Public School students will return to school Monday, Aug 19. Drivers are being asked to be extra conscious of their surroundings when driving in a school zone.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Lesley Dwyer |
  • May 9, 2025
East County WWII veteran knighted into the Legion of Honor

The honor is only awarded to United States veterans who fought on French soil.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Nick Friedman |
  • June 13, 2013
Hidden In Plain Sight: 'Sarasota Half in Dream'

Derek Murphy and Mitchell Zemil set out to uncover what lies beneath Sarasota's surface in their documentary, 'Sarasota Half in Dream.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • February 19, 2025
Beach traffic issue flow raised again by north-end Longboat community

Traffic is inevitable, but the north-end community group thinks a simple solution for the exits on Coquina Beach could make a big difference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 10, 2009
Backflow deadline looms

With 331 backflow-prevention devices left to be installed Key-wide, commissioners will discuss a possible third extension at its Thursday, June 18 regular workshop.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • October 6, 2011
Roller derby divas prepare for takeoff

Sarasota's roller derby girls are putting the final touches on a giant roller skate that they hope to send soaring through the air Saturday at the 2011 Red Bull Flugtag Tampa.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Eric Garwood |
  • March 3, 2020
FDOT pledges to wait until after 2021 season to redirect traffic

Roundabout work at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream won't start until after 10th, 14th, and Fruitville projects are finished, official says.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • April 6, 2015
Around the world in one day at Southside Elementary

The Parent Teacher Organization planned a day full of globetrotting and experiencing new cultures for the annual Celebrate Learning Day on Thursday, April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By David Conway |
  • February 18, 2016
Van Wezel study calls for new facility

As part of the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort, a study commissioned by the Van Wezel Foundation recommends the construction of a new venue with more than 2,000 seats — at a price from $150 to $525 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • May 21, 2020
City scales back park ambitions

Although COVID-19 will limit what city staff can do over the next year, officials are still interested in pursuing some priority park projects.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway and Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 25, 2014
Main Street bar clears first hurdle

Plans for a Paddy Wagon in the 1500 block of Main Street, in addition to other nightlife proposals, have received an early seal of approval from downtown residents.

  • Sarasota
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  • By John Morton |
  • May 21, 2014
Power poles trump $21 million upgrade

Gulf of Mexico Drive power poles may be unattractive, but the town balks at the millions of dollars it will cost to place the power lines underground.

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