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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 16, 2015
Gulf Coast Community Foundation hires Cooper

Kevin Cooper will leave the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to join the organization Nov. 9.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 17, 2015
Siesta Key man arrested for drug trafficking

Sarasota County deputies arrested 35-year-old Cornado Salas Jr. Friday, at his apartment on Avenida Veneccia.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • November 17, 2015
Hospital Board elects officers

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s governing body elected former AT&T project manager Gregory Carter as its chairman Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh is the new chairwoman of the Manatee County Commission.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 1, 2015
Vanessa Baugh elected as Manatee County Commission chairwoman

The District 5 commissioner will lead the commission after just three years on the board.

  • East County
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Seven-year-old Calen Brown, of Bradenton, puts the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • December 3, 2015
Braden River Branch Library decks the halls

The East County library hosted a Holiday Decorating Party Dec. 3.

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • February 8, 2016
UPDATE: Ona man killed in State Road 70 crash

Quenten Tyler Cox of Ona, Fla., died yesterday after a multi-vehicle crash near Myakka City.

  • East County
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Nan Basu and Cynthia McMullin leave the festival with new herb plants. Basu purchased basil, dill, rosemary, fennel, mint and oregano for her herb garden in the making.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • February 27, 2016
Green thumbs handpick plants at Selby Gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens hosts Garden to Plate: Plant & Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 27 and Sunday, Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • March 19, 2015
Sarasota County commissioners to discuss capital improvement projects

The commissioners will hold the workshop tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Museum of Art is scheduled to open next year.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 26, 2015
Ringling College delays removal of Paul Rudolph canopy

In a response to requests from the Sarasota Architectural Foundation, the school agreed to postpone the scheduled removal of a canopy from the former Sarasota High School building.

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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • April 23, 2015
Sip your way into May

Sip your way into May

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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 29, 2015
High five

The top five sports moments of the week

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 29, 2015
Robot wars

During the 2015 VEX Robotics World Championships, held April 14 through April 18 in Louisville, Ky., East County students showcased their love of robots while taking home top honors.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Ron Plank checks out the classic Chevy at Ed Tavern's car show.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • May 6, 2015
Classic cars cruise into Lakewood Ranch Main Street

Ed's Tavern sponsored a car show Wednesday, May 6, in the circle.

  • East County
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 7, 2015
County approves Siesta Key parking restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners approved a ban on commercial vehicles in the Siesta Key Village municipal parking lot Wednesday.

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Hurricane season spans from June 1 through Nov. 30.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 11, 2015
Manatee County tests hurricane preparedness

May 21, Manatee County officials will test hurricane preparedness at a hurricane preparedness exercise for Hurricane Gibson at the Manatee County Public Safety Building.

  • East County
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Dr. Jordan Beckler. Photo from Mote Marine Laboratory
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • May 12, 2015
Mote welcomes new scientist

Mote's newest scientist, Dr. Jordon Beckler, to focus on red tides

  • Longboat Key
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Heather Kasten, Rex Jensen, Jimmy Stewart and Octavio Ortiz officially open the interactive lounge at UTC.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • February 18, 2015
UTC opens interactive lounge

The Mall at University Town Center opened a new interactive lounge Feb. 18.

  • East County
  • News
Katty Kay and Ayaan Hirsi Ali following the discussion at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall.
  • By Amanda Morales |
  • March 4, 2015
Ali advocates for rights for women across the globe

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2015 lecture series hosted Ayaan Hirsi Ali and Katty Kay for a personal discussion on women and Islam.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • March 6, 2015
FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

FDOT to work on Fruitville Road

  • East County
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Siesta Key Village businesses wanting to put out an outdoor display have 30 days to get the $25 temporary use permit.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 4, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor display amendment approval

Sarasota County Code Enforcement Officer John Lally said at the Tuesday meeting that he will be handing out packets on the outdoor display rules to Village businesses.

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