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Suncoast Charities for Children still needs to raise $49,600 for the 28th annual event this summer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
Suncoast Charities seeks donor support

The Suncoast Charities for Children wants the public to be aware that its organization funds the boat races and fireworks that occur on the bayfront every Fourth of July.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
City approves Ringling's Keating Center addition

The city of Sarasota's Planning Board unanimously approved a Keating Center addition and a new student health center.

  • Sarasota
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Crews with Gerdes Construction Inc. recently demolished these two beachfront properties on Ocean Boulevard.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Pardon our dust: Key construction is back

As tourists leave Siesta Key for their permanent homes, island residents are seeing what the recession effectively blurred: new construction.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
FULL STORY: School Board squashes ad talks

The fiscal health of the Sarasota County schools and the physical health of school employees dominated discussions at the School Board work session.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The decorative waterfall near the entrance to Terrace East is a vulnerable target for vandals while older residents sleep.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 17, 2012
Village vandalism highlights problems

A report of vandalism to the concrete wall separating Terrace East and Ocean Boulevard has some residents worried about vengeance sought over noise complaints.

  • Siesta Key
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell, right, and Vice Mayor Willie Shaw were voted into their positions by Sarasota city commissioners May 11, at City Hall. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 17, 2012
Suzanne Atwell proves mayoral worth

City commissioners gave Suzanne Atwell another year in the mayor's seat. The hope is that she will be a calming force during a time of volatile budget issues that may be discussed this summer.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Neighbors: Garry Faber

Garry Faber is a downtown Sarasota postal worker who has devoted his life to serving others in any way he can.

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  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
In Memoriam: Loved ones broadcast Nelson's pioneering spirit

Robert Nelson, an entrepreneur and pioneer in broadcast, is remembered for his generosity and passion for life.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The German exchange students enjoyed Siesta Key Beach with their American hosts.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Riverview introduces America to German exchange students

Sixteen students from Freiburg, Germany, participated in German American Partnership program to promote intercultural understanding.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chad and Katelyn Maggi show off a wine bottle with Chad’s personalized proposal message. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2012
Wine-shop proposal culminates in wedding

Chad Maggi popped the big question to his girlfriend, Katelyn, at Siesta Key Tropical Wines. The two were married April 21.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Jeffrey Weisman
  • May 17, 2012
My View: The sounds of silence

Yet another example of a vocal, albeit caring, few attempting to impose their view on the masses: How many people truly "suffer" from the alleged noise emanating from the entertainment venues in Siesta Village?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota Memorial announces scholarships

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Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 17, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Andy Zirna took this photo of the sun setting near the north Siesta Key bridge.

  • Siesta Key
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