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  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
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David Frayer submitted this photo of a sunset near Beach Road, on Siesta Key.
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  • April 25, 2013
Weather Photo: PICTURE-PERFECT ENDING

David Frayer submitted this photo of a sunset near Beach Road, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves Walmart plan

Four commissioners voted to approve a re-zone and Comprehensive Plan change for a Walmart at the intersection of Bee Ridge and Beneva roads.

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Sarasota's claim is one of the largest municipal claims in the region. Courtesy photo
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 24, 2013
City files $15 million BP claim

The 77-page civil complaint argues that Sarasota took a considerable hit in tourism revenue as a result of the spill.

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Sarasota County Sheriff's Department searches for a wallet thief - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Deputies seek wallet thief; Residents debate groin control; SPORTING CHANCE: Ed Fallon; Season extends past Easter on St. Armands

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Lord's Warehouse managers Cindy Kuehnel and Dee Pelton. Courtesy photo.
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  • April 24, 2013
Chapel lets them eat cake

The Longboat Island Chapel's board of directors threw an appreciation party Tuesday, April 16, for Lord's Warehouse volunteers that included a sweet treat: a thank-you cake decorated with white frosting, spring flowers and the message, "Thank you Lord's Warehouse volunteers."

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Clean out your closet for SPARCC

Your Prada shoes are so last year ... but oh so perfect to donate to Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center's (SPARCC) Reverse Trunk Show 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Longboat Key Club Harbourside Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
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Here, Mary Ahern, Bobby Reardon, Lorraine Reardon and Paul Ahern enjoy the sunset in front of Beachplace condominium.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Life's a beach for Beachplace residents

We get lots of photos of sunsets.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Library books unused campaign contributions

Longboat Key closed the books on election season last month, but campaign contributions recently added up for the Longboat Library.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Deputies seek wallet thief

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released photos of a man suspected of stealing a wallet from a convenience store.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 24, 2013
Sarasota County to honor emergency services workers

The Phoenix Award for saving a life is among the distinctions during an April 25 ceremony at the Sarasota County Commission chambers.

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John Cortese, Dr. Heather Crawford, Dari Oglesby and Emma (an Honor Rescue dog the Crawford family adopted in February). Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
'Paws' for a donation

Every year Hornback Chiropractic and Wellness, P.A., selects a charity during each quarter to which to donate funds collected from its Gifts of Health promotion.

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In a 4-1 vote, city commissioners approved an ordinance prohibiting people from panhandling along a public road.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
April 24: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: City of Sarasota commission approves anti-panhandling ordinance; Sarasota County Commission continues Walmart talks

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Arts organization inspires creativity

At the April 4 opening reception for the "East Meets West" exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, Joan Brummer, president of Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch, presented a check to Carla Nierman, ACM executive director.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2013
Kobernick-Anchin honors volunteers

The Kobernick-Anchin hosted several special events throughout April honoring volunteers in recognition of National Volunteer Week. The retirement community honored 75 volunteers at a volunteer recognition luncheon.

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