SIESTA KEY
Observer Formerly the Pelican Press
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
VOLUME 47, NO. 33
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THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 2017
Parking their garage fears As St. Armands project pushes ahead, angst seems to give way to anticipation. PAGE 3A
YOUR TOWN
O’s, say can you see?
Tick, tock. Turn forward your clock!
Kids get major thrill. PAGE 19A
Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. March 12.
Calling all volunteers Do you know someone who goes the extra mile? A tireless volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program. To be eligible, volunteers must be at least 50 years old and a resident of the greater Sarasota area. Their service must have taken place between February 2016 and the present. Bankers Life will donate $500 to the charity of the honoree’s choice. Nominations close March 17. For information or to submit a nomination, visit bankerslife.com/goldenbeacon.
Photo by Ryan Kohn
Led by the Orioles’ mascot, young athletes from across Florida take part in a Youth Baseball Day parade March 5.
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East Sarasota residents grapple with growth What’s ahead for a key city crossroad? PAGE 4A Ringling looks to the future.
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Anna Brugmann
Race of the mascots Scully the seabird flew across the finish line Tuesday at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium’s mascot race. Scully raced against eight mascots from across the area, including University of South Florida SarasotaManatee’s Rocky D. Bull and Mote’s Shelley the sea turtle to raise awareness for Mote’s 31st annual Run for the Turtles 5K on April 1. For information and to register, visit mote.org/turtlerun.