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City Manager Tom Barwin swears in Bernadette DiPino as Sarasota's police chief Friday, Jan. 18, at the Police Department.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Chief DiPino sworn in

Bernadette DiPino was officially sworn in as Sarasota's police chief Friday, Jan. 18, at the Police Department.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ashley Rogers-Ramos and Millie Ordham, both pediatric nurses at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, inside one of six family-size suites in the new pediatric unit
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center's Pediatric Unit opens

The new Pediatric Unit at the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center opened Jan. 17. The new unit includes six family-size suites.

  • East County
  • News
Mary Ahern and Tony Mazziotti
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Beachplace Welcome Back Party

The Beachplace Condo Association held a Welcome Back party Thursday, Jan. 17, in its clubhouse.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cooks included, front, Lenny Distefano, Tom Vitro, Joe Sever and, back, Jim McGuire and Dennis McIvor.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Mary, Star of the Sea, Men's Guild Meeting

Sean McGrath, a former member of the White House Communications Agency, spoke at the St. Mary's, Star of the Sea, Men's Guild Welcome Back Meeting Thursday, Jan. 17.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
St. Stephen’s Hannah Howell, No. 4, tries to keep the ball away Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Stephen's v. Sarasota Christian

St. Stephen's played Sarasota Christian, Thursday, Jan. 17, at The Out-of-Door Academy. St. Stephen's won the game with a final score of 8-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
ODA’s Miller Condrack, No. 15, runs the ball up the field while Shorecrest's Erika Tvedten, No. 5, tries to get ahead.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA v. Shorecrest

The Out-of-Door Academy played Shorecrest Thursday, Jan. 17, and The Out-of-Door Academy. ODA was down 3-0 going into the second half of the game, but scored two goals during the second half. However, Shorecrest won the game defeating ODA 4-2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Town labor attorney W. Reynolds Allen calculates the impact of a wage reduction versus a deduction from wages during Thursday's contract negotiations.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2013
Firefighters agree to vote on contract

The town and its firefighter union agreed on the terms of a contract to put before firefighters for a vote. But state rules could make it a tough sell.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Prior to the 2011 amendments, the Florida Retirement System was entirely funded by public employer contributions, and retired members received cost-of-living adjustment equal to 3% of the total monthly benefit, calculated annually.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 18, 2013
Florida court ruling saves Sarasota County $6.5 million

The Florida Supreme Court ruled the 2011 Florida Retirement System constitutional, saving Sarasota County roughly $6.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo courtesy of paragonartevents.com. The Sarasota Fine Arts Festival will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Fine Arts Festival

Visit the Sarasota Fine Arts Festival this Saturday and Sunday on Gulfstream Avenue.

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Noah Waddell, 11, was featured on PBS' "Curious Kids."
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 18, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Noah Waddell in Concert

Noah Waddell started playing the piano at age 7 and has already amassed several accolades, including first prize in the Justine Lebaron Young Artist Competition and first place in his age division at the Southwest Florida Jillian Prescott Music Awards.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 18, 2013
Deputies on high alert at fair

The Manatee County Sheriff's Office received information a gang-related shooting would occur at the fair.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • January 17, 2013
The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

The Blue Rooster spreads its wings

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 17, 2013
A taste of Northeast Thailand on the South Trail

A taste of Northeast Thailand on the South Trail

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • January 17, 2013
From top tease to up-do -- in under 10

From top tease to up-do -- in under 10

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Forest animals join in song.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: ODA performs 'Winnie the Pooh'

Middle school students at The Out-of-Door Academy are bringing to life a childhood favorite, with performances of 'Winnie the Pooh Kids. Shows run at 7 p.m. through Jan. 19, at ODA's Lakewood Ranch campus.

  • East County
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