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  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
Big budget, questionable results for police

City police receive almost $30 milllion in the proposed 2013-14 budget, but the department has fallen short compared to other municipalities.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
OUR VIEW: 'Tis the season: for tax rates

It's that time of year. It's that time of year. All of our taxing authorities are in the midst of budgeting for next year. And for taxpayers, it's easy to get a bad case of 'MEGO' - 'My Eyes Glaze Over' - when all of the news reports come out about proposed millage rates (aka property-tax rates).

  • Sarasota
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J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

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James Ballard poses on his motorcycle in 1953 in Germany.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Sarasota man facilitated peace during Korean War

James Ballard, stationed in Germany during the Korean War, worked as an Air Force intelligence specialist.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
School budget growth comes with a catch

The school board's 2013-14 budget shows signs of recovery following years of cuts and declining revenues, but board members say they have limited spending options.

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  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Sarasota boards OK column donation for Five Points Park; Main Street construction to move to Palm Avenue

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Nicole Rissler began her position in September.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Nicole Rissler rides sports tourism wave of success

As Visit Sarasota Sports Commission director of sports, Rissler combines her love of sports and marketing know-how.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Moments in Time

The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.

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Sixteen-year-old Matthew Chapman finished eighth in the 15 to 19 age group at last year’s Top Gun Triathlon. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 25, 2013
Perfect Punishment

Sarasota Military Academy junior Matthew Chapman will compete in the Top Gun Triathlon July 27, at Fort De Soto Park, for the second-consecutive year.

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  • Neighbors
A home located at 725 Mangrove Point Road sold for $4,875,000. The 9,039-square-foot home contains six bedrooms, six baths, two half-baths and a pool.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 25, 2013
South Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $4,875,000

The following residential real-estate transactions took place between July 8 and July 12.

  • Siesta Key
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Jennifer Woodford, 14, wipes off any excess Bolognese sauce from the side of the plates before serving.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 25, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts. The "Taste of Tuscany" session ran July 15 to July 19. Fifteen campers participated.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Judy Schattner submitted this photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Judy Schattner submitted this photo, taken in Palmer Ranch.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

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