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An aerial view provided by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast shows the site of a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Merchants group voices support for pocket park

Members of the Siesta Key Village Association offered support this week, but no financial help, for the creation of a pocket park north of the Village, on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Gregory D. Hess
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
New College could name a new president next week

With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Letter to the Editor

An increase in parking fines would be a deterrent

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Brad Edmondson was the speaker for the sixth annual Winter Forum held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Deacy began dancing 12 years ago. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Dancer stays step ahead of competitors

It's hard to imagine that someone who recently won the Southern Region Oireachtas Irish Dance Championship could ever be shy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Julia Mounts

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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