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Richard Kaplan
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 15, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Tervis, the insulated drink ware manufacturer in Venice, has announced the promotion of Richard Kaplan, of Siesta Key, to president and chief brand officer.Â

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Dorfman wrong about Main Street; 'Free' contraception isn't free

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
News Briefs

City issues downtown parking reminder; Sister Cities to honor Bollettieri and ORT

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Palmer Ranch residents protest: 'No interchange'

A group of Palmer Ranch residents attended the Sarasota County Commission meeting Tuesday to voice opposition to a proposed Central Sarasota Parkway interchange.

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A Sarasota County schematic shows plans for the northern section of Nathan Benderson Park at University Parkway. Courtesy rendering.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

  • Sarasota
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O’Shea
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
O'Shea hopes to bolster college's national recognition

The man chosen to take the helm of New College this summer says he looks forward to boosting the college's recognition on the national level.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Circle will seek BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Pro-homeless lobby a problem

The homeless are back in the news in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rich Swier Sr.
  • March 15, 2012
My View: Winds of war blowing in the Mideast

The president's words confirm the attack on Iran will be up to Israel, not the U.S.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The 1960 addition to Sarasota High School, designed by famed Sarasota resident Paul Rudolph, will be a focal point of the planned new campus entrance from Bahia Vista Street. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Public Schools.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota School District puts off decisions suggested by analysis

After reviewing the results of MGT of America's analysis of district expenses, the Sarasota County School Board elected to delay following the consultant group's major suggestions.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

  • Sarasota
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As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

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  • Neighbors
Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Neighbors: Dave Thomas

This Siesta Key resident spent most of his career with Feld Entertainment, which produces Disney on Ice shows.

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