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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 19, 2012
Lido Pool supporters reveal goals

The Lido Key Residents Association and a Lido Pool Committee have offered short- and long-term goals for keeping the pool open.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 19, 2012
Commission approves P.F. Chang's proposals

Thanks to a City Commission vote Jan. 17, a P.F. Chang's China Bistro is coming to downtown Sarasota.

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  • January 19, 2012
News Briefs

Republican candidates to stump in Sarasota; DSA expands First Friday to every Friday; Local food bank event planned this weekend

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 19, 2012
Culverhouse sues county over thwarted development

The owner of Palmer Ranch claims in a lawsuit that county development guidelines have prevented him from developing about 2,300 acres east of Interstate 75.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 19, 2012
Shaw urges residents to fight back

District 1 City Commissioner Willie Shaw held a public forum last week to tell residents it's time for them to take their community back from felons.

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  • January 19, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Golden Apple is just like other small businesses; Letter writers madegood and bad points; Sarasota airport needs cheaper airline; Current administration should not be labeled 'anti-American'

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • January 19, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Brad Shaw before
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 19, 2012
Neighbors: Deirdre Bradshaw

Four years and more than 100 pounds ago, Deirdre Bradshaw read an article about a woman's drastic weight loss and decided it was time to make a change in her life.

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Meet this week's Athlete, Cherlinda Polynice
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 19, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Cherlinda Polynice

Although athletes may dabble in a few different sports, most seem to gravitate toward one. But Cherlinda Polynice isn’t your typical athlete. VIDEO INCLUDED.

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  • January 19, 2012
JUST THE STATS

2 - The number of goals scored by ODA junior Tom Young during the Jan. 13 boys soccer game against Admiral Farragut. ODA won the game 4-0.

  • Sarasota
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Massaro-Fain
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 19, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Helbing recognized by Medical Economics; Grapevine earns top agency recognition; Sarasota attorney earns recognition; Manatee Tiger Bay adds Misty Servia

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Unit 1404 condominium at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 2,754 square feet of living area. It sold for $925,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2012
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $2.7 million

Kenneth and Mitzie Henson sold their home at 1204 N. Lake Shore Drive to Ferdinand and Jamie Becker, Sarasota, for $2.7 million.

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Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Chuck Comstock submitted this sunset photo, taken at Nokomis Beach.

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LAUREN MCCOMB <br><br> "Although fashion is important to me, style is key. I like to be sophisticated and modern while keeping things fun with great accessories. I like to have quality versus quantity and am always on the lookout for a fabulous deal."
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2012
Sarasota Prime Time - exhibit - meet - greet

Sarasota Prime Time - exhibit - meet - greet

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Honorees Margaret Callihan, Eva Slane, Betsy Kane-Hartnett and Anne Weintraub
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 18, 2012
30th Anniversary of Women in Power

30th Anniversary of Women in Power

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