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DID considers storefront improvement grants
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Jan. 22: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota deputies shoot threatening convicted felon; Sarasota County School Board to address safety and security policies; Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today; DID considers storefront improvement grants

  • Longboat Key
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Maria Korn and Joan Donnelly
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Inauguration Brunch

Two hundred and thirty five people packed the Longboat Key Club's Harbourside Dining Room Monday, Jan. 21, to watch President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration live on a big-screen projector. The Longboat Key Democratic Club hosted the brunch, which included eclairs and champagne to toast the commander in chief.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2013
Andretti headlines tire store opening

Racing legend Mario Andretti signed autographs at the grand opening for The Tire Choice today.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2013
January 2013 Arts Calendar

Enjoy the January 2013 Arts Calendar.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota deputies shoot armed convicted felon

A speeding violation turned into a standoff this morning between Sarasota County deputies and a armed man with a violent history.

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Marilyn Highland, Mickey Stone and Tanya Jones cut the ceremonial ribbon.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: SSAS Ribbon Cutting

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences celebrated the final stage of their reconstruction Tuesday, Jan. 22, outside of the school. The last phase of the building project, the gymnasium, was recently finished.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
Sarasota crowns new No. 1 singles player

Hugo Armando was named Sarasota's No. 1 singles player after defeating Ty Braswell Jan. 13 in the Totally Tennis Exhibition Series.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
SMA wrestler posts fifth-place finish

Sarasota Military Academy wrestler Connor Steinfeld finished fifth in the 126-pound weight class of the Ippolito Tournament Jan. 18-19, at Brandon High.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
Rams top Tornadoes

The Riverview High boys basketball team defeated Booker 60-48 in the annual Martin Luther King game Jan. 21.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
Cardinal Mooney girls fall in district title game

The top-seeded Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team fell 4-2 to Bishop Verot in the Class 2A-District 11 championship Jan. 18.

  • East County
  • Sports
DID board members discussed bring back a storefront grant program and adding office space to City Hall for the city’s new economic development coordinator.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 22, 2013
DID considers storefront improvement grants

The Downtown Improvement District (DID) is considering a storefront grant program for downtown businesses.

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The Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton needs renovations performed starting this summer to keep its Hilton flag intact, according to Hilton officials.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 22, 2013
Longboat Key Town Commission reviews tourism ordinance today

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review an ordinance today at its 1 p.m. regular workshop that could get the Longboat Key Beachfront Hilton renovation and expansion project back on track.

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Margaret Churchill and Nancy VanRoekens
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Commodores' Ball

Sarasota Yacht Club members donned their finest cocktail wear and dress Blues & Whites for the annual Commodores' Ball Saturday, Jan. 19. The Sarasota Military Academy Color Guard and drum line participated in the Sundowner Ceremony, which preceded a dinner and dance featuring the Big Z Band.

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The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 18. Photos courtesy of Tom Hubbard
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 22, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs Venice

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team captured its fourth-consecutive district title with a 3-0 victory over Venice in the Class 4A-District 11 championship Jan. 18. The Lady Mustangs will host Cape Coral Ida Baker in a regional quarterfinal match at 7 p.m. Jan. 23.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2013
County announces lane closure

Manatee County will perform overnight work on a section State Road 70 at 45th Street E. Wednesday.

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