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Unconditional Surrender’s arrival in Sarasota — 1,100 miles south of the Mercerville, N.J., studio where it is being repaired — is likely to be delayed for several weeks, said Tom Savage, founder of the Sarasota Public Art Fund (SPAF
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Hurricane Sandy delays return of Unconditional Surrender

The sculpture's arrival - 1,100 miles south of the New Jersey studio where it is being repaired - will likely be delayed until early December.

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Sand sculptors begin crafting the sponsor scroll for the Siesta key Crystal Classic Master Sand Sculpting Competition.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Champions unite for Crystal Classic

Karen Fralich and Sue McGrew will sculpt together at the event for the first time in almost two years.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Sarasota County authorizes Beach Road repair

Although a temporary fix is in the works, a long-term solution could cost upward of $2 million and take two years to complete.

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Siesta Isles Association President Tony Romanus spearheaded an effort to improve visibility at a dangerous curve on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Isles Association pushes for safety measures

The Siesta Isles Association's push for safer turns at Midnight Pass Road is complete, but room for improvement remains.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Improvement project sputters

Sarasota County staff again raised cost estimates for the now $27 million Siesta Beach renovation and postponed a public meeting set for this month.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Siesta Key Village noise complaints continue

The brisk breezes floating off the Gulf of Mexico this month have aggravated the noise debate.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2012
Trial set for Chris Brown case

Siesta Key property owner Chris Brown increased his settlement offer to Sarasota County 15% to $315,000. County attorneys want more information.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Cops Corner

Enjoy the best of Summer's Cops Corner.

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Rod Girdwood, Jay Berman, Taylor Collins and Debbie Johnson
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Managers talk collaboration at Tiger Bay meeting

Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock, North Port City Manager Jonathan Lewis and Venice City Manager Edward Lavallee spoke to the Tiger Bay Club.

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Fish killed last month on Casey Key are shown in this file photo from Oct. 11.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 8, 2012
Increased Red Tide levels detected off Ringling Causeway

Recent water samples showed a marked increase at Bird Key park, just west of the Ringling Causeway.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Welcome back: Since you left ...

We waded through Beach Road after Tropical Storm Debby pounded the island in June, and survived the stench of hundreds of tons of algae that washed ashore after to bring you the news.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2012
Pine View salutes veterans with yearlong project

This year's community service project idea was formed as a way to give thanks to United States veterans.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
News Briefs

SKA online membership launches successfully; County consolidation affects mowing; Siesta sewer rehab ahead of schedule

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jim Krill, owner of Sarasota Hardware & Paint Co., poses near the back of the store. Photos by Rachel O'Hara.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2012
COMMUNITY FIXTURE: Jim Krill

With the closures of local businesses, such as the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, Wolf Camera and Sarasota Hardware & Paint Co., the landscape of downtown business continues to change.

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