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Paula Griffin, a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce visitors center volunteer, talks with Marie Spicer, a visitor from Rhode Island, about local accommodations. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 4, 2015
Season hits early

FY 2014 was a record year for tourism in Sarasota. So far, FY 2015 is on track to be even better.

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  • February 4, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 5, 2015

Ringling seeks library donations to complete library funding; Sarasota's nerds get their revenge; SOSS2 prepares for legal action

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  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota runners flock to half marathons

A total of 7,000 runners will participate in the Sarasota Music Half Marathon and the First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon.

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This abandoned house in Kensington Park was reported to have an overgrowth violation, but only one weed stood taller than the surrounding vegetation. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • February 4, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad, the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county's code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

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In addition to the schedule delays, the Lift Station 87 project has also morphed from an underground structure in Luke Wood Park to an above-ground building.
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2015
Work on Lift Station 87 project could continue into 2020

Emails between engineers and city staff highlight more problems for a project plagued by setbacks.

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Lido Key Residents Association President Carl Shoffstall is keeping a close watch on the ongoing post-Tropical Storm Debby shoreline renourishment project. Photo by David Conway
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  • February 4, 2015
Q+A with Carl Shoffstall

Although beach renourishment has been the major headline-generator on Lido Key over the past year, life on the island is more than just worrying about the well-being of the shoreline.

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Veronica Hernandez and Kenneth Castro have kept in close touch over the past two decades, culminating in Hernandez's swearing-in as an SPD officer last month. Castro was there to pin on her badge. Photo by David Conway
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  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

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  • February 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • February 4, 2015
Where should your flowers go?

A downtown group wants resident feedback as it works on installing flower baskets on light poles.

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Lake Uplands is an natural spring-fed body of water, although it was once mistaken for a stormwater retention pond. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 4, 2015
Neighborhood Spotlight: The Uplands

Lying near the boarder of Sarasota and Manatee counties, this neighborhood is full of natural charm.

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Claudia Daniels submitted this photo of two great blue herons, taken at the Venice Rookery.
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  • February 4, 2015
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Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather or nature-related photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover, to be announced in October.*

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This home at 4548 Camino Real has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,348 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.1 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2015
Field Estates home sells for $2.1 million

Joan Peterson, of Sarasota, sold her home at 4548 Camino Real to Kenneth and Anne Culotta, of Houston, for $2.1 million.

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  • February 4, 2015
Let's Talk Looks: Three tips for professional-quality makeup

Let's Talk Looks: Three tips for professional-quality makeup

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  • February 4, 2015
Sarasota Music Half Marathon strikes a chord with local runners

Sarasota Music Half Marathon strikes a chord with local runners

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Alan and Sheree Napier could face up to 85 years in prison.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 3, 2015
Alan and Sheree Napier found guilty of animal cruelty, fraud

Feb. 4, a jury found Alan and Sheree Napier guilty of animal cruelty, scheming to defraud and unlawful solicitation charges.

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