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Manatee County Elections Office employees reviewed more than 32,000 petitions.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2014
Amendments to appear on November ballot

Petitions to legalize medical marijuana and set aside money for land conservation have garnered enough support to appear on the November ballot.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Publix sold Robert Rich the winning Fantasy 5 ticket. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 30, 2014
Key resident wins $53k Fantasy 5 jackpot

Robert Rich purchased the winning ticket at Longboat Key Publix.

  • Longboat Key
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Gov. Rick Scott (left) was in East County earlier this month for Mixon's Fruit Farms 75th Anniversary Luncheon.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 30, 2014
Gov. Scott makes stops in Ranch

Gov. Rick Scott will be in Lakewood Ranch tonight for the Gulf Coast Builder's Exchange's 62nd annual dinner.

  • East County
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Rachael Davis narrates the fairy tale compilation during a dress rehearsal Jan. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Nolan Middle School's 'Into the Woods'

Nolan Middle students fastened their green wigs and slipped on their costumes and wart-covered plastic noses, as they prepared for their rendition of an all-things fairy tale play, "Into the Woods" junior version, which runs at 4 and 7 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

  • East County
  • News
The 2014 Thunder by the Bay motorcycle brought a drivers group of attendees into downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 30, 2014
Thunder by the Bay revs up local economy

The local motorcycle festival increased its economic impact on Sarasota County this year by courting more out-of-county visitors.

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Courtesy photo Pam Kelly and daughter, Shelby
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Mission of love

ER nurse Pam Kelly was touched by the outpouring of support from her collegues at Doctors Hospital of Sarasota this month.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Chain of Command

The Sarasota Power and Sail Squadron celebrated its 62nd 'Change of Watch' Tuesday, Jan. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Mrs. President

Sarah Lodge has been announced the newest president elect of the Junior League of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Conway The current SCAT station is located at Lemon Avenue and First Street, next to Whole Foods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
SCAT station could get new home

A resident proposes moving the downtown SCAT transfer station to open the site to development, but staff report potential issues with the idea.

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Courtesy rendering The building at 5242 and 5238 Ocean Blvd. includes three rental apartments.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Village rental units clear hurdle

The new building at the former site of Napoli's Pizza will include a ground-level retail space and three second-story transient accommodations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway A proposed downtown circulator vehicle, provided by Cruise Car Inc., sits outside of the Palm Avenue parking garage before a trial run to test its battery life.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Proposed downtown circulator takes a preliminary test drive

Two downtown stakeholders come together to drive an idea for free, accessible transportation for downtown visitors. The project plans to be privately funded.

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Michael Bloomberg
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
News Briefs

Michael Bloomberg to speak in Sarasota; Princeton Review calls New College a 'Best Value'; Harmer drops 'interim' from his county job title; Siesta residents question proposed Key roundabout

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  • News
Photos by David Conway Owners along the 1900 block of Main Street believe the area is filling in and people are more commonly viewing it as a destination for entertainment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Ker's WingHouse adds kick to Main Street

Nearby restaurant owners view the restaurant, set to open in April, as a sign the eastern end of the street is gaining new life.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber wades into Big Pass dredge debate

The chamber joined a growing chorus on the Key that is pushing back against mining Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway Merchants along Main Street are upset with the grime that's built up on the downtown sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Merchants call for Main Street sidewalk cleaning

A merchant group is asking the Downtown Improvement District to help clean sidewalks after two years of buildup.

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