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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 10, 2013
Former GOP chairman resigns from boards

Bob Waechter left the Tourist Development Council and the board of Zoning Appeals but remains on the Siesta Key Association Board of Directors.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

Deputies remove aggressive dogs; Siesta beach wins more accolades; Impact fee data delayed for months

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Besides being a sure shot, DiPino has earned 18 commendations in Ocean City.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week

Bernadette DiPino always keeps a protein bar in her bag. They have come in handy during her busy first week as Sarasota's new chief.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Feral hogs can weigh up to 700 pounds. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota County will contract feral-hog hunters

Firms chosen for targeted territories must remove 2,300 of the invasive animals the first year under contract.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

An idea for increased police presence in schools; Do not infringe on the rights of U.S. citizens

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

City names new finance director; Fugitive captured after 24 years on the run; Commissioners approve P.F. Chang's main sign

  • Sarasota
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Jesse Biter purchased the buildings at 1564 and 1560 Main Street for $4.07 million. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 10, 2013
Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land

Jesse Biter recently purchased two buildings fronting 200 feet of Main Street, and he is already looking ahead to his next investment.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a Wal-Mart smiley face prior to the meeting at City Hall. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 10, 2013
Commissioners agree to hold Walmart appeal

The appeal against the proposed Ringling Boulevard Walmart becomes the fifth appeal in five years.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 10, 2013
Institute for the Ages focuses on Sarasota's older demographic

Opened six months ago, the offshoot of SCOPE is ready to launch its inaugural study geared toward the aging population.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large developments. File photo.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 10, 2013
Commission forwards Laurel Park buffer

The Planning Board will vote on the proposal next. If approved, it would change the development process for projects proposed near Laurel Park.

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  • News
With a 14-3 record and six games left in the regular season, the Lady Sailors have their sights set on capturing the No. 1 seed in the Class 7A-District 11 tournament. Courtesy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota High girls basketball team posts impressive season

The Sarasota High girls basketball team is putting together one of its most impressive seasons in recent years having lost only three games this season.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
SIDELINES

Sarasota High to hold cheerleading clinic; Booker Tornadoes blow past Sarasota Sailors; ODA girls soccer blanks Bayshore; Lady Rams cruise to basketball victory

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2013
Just The Stats

9 - The number of shutouts The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team has posted so far this season after blanking Bayshore 8-0 Jan. 7.

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