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The city's Washington, D.C., lobbyist, Marlowe and Co., will ask Congress to include a $500,000 earmark for Lido Beach renourishment, possibly on a Water Resource Development Act bill.
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 6, 2011
City Hall seeks federal earmark cash

The city hopes Congress will attach onto House and Senate bills several spending requests to help pay for more than $100 million in local projects.

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The Observer and Gulf Coast Business Review occupy the third and fourth floors of the Crisp Building, 1970 Main St.
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  • January 6, 2011
Observer moves its offices to Main Street

The Observer and its sister publication, Gulf Coast Business Review, opened their new offices at 1970 Main St., in downtown Sarasota.

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  • January 6, 2011
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  • January 6, 2011
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Wendy Surkis is looking forward to Sarasota Museum of Art's opening day, when the Sarasota community will be able to witness art in the making at the city's first modern- and contemporary-art museum.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Wendy Surkis

Wendy Surkis is at the helm to combine modern and contemporary art in one Sarasota space.

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County Commissioner Christine Robinson was sworn into office Dec. 17. She replaced Shannon Staub, who retired after 14 years.
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Christine Robinson

A month before her first day on the job, County Commissioner Christine Robinson was meeting with citizens groups to prep for her new role.

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McIntosh Middle Schools students are mesmerized as Principal David Jones performs a card trick.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • January 6, 2011
Principal Performer

McIntosh Middle Principal David Jones builds relationships with students by enchanting them with his magic prowess.

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This home at 3740 Bayou Louise Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 1,606 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.07 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 6, 2011
Casey Key home sells for $1.7 million

A home on Casey Key tops all real-estate transactions this week.

  • Sarasota
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Scott Gerber's Tude Dudes company has made 120 different aluminum dudes since July 1.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Scott Gerber

After realizing his 20-hour-a-day job was not for him, Scott Gerber found something that put a smile on his face.

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Joe Gruters has traveled more than 5,000 miles during his campaign for chairman of the Republican Party of Florida.
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: Joe Gruters

Joe Gruters has spent the last few months traveling Florida, pursuing his dream of leading the state's Republican Party.

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John Simon, with Isaac Group Holdings, says he is ready to build on his Pineapple Square development as soon as the market turns around.
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  • Robin Roy
  • January 6, 2011
7 in 11: John Simon

The man behind the Pineapple Square development sees nothing but potential in Sarasota's future.

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Albert Horrigan submitted this sunset photo overlooking the John Ringling Causeway.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2011
WEEKLY WINNER: Bridge Beauty

Enter your local sunset or sunrise photos for The Observer's weather photo contest, sponsored by Cool Today. Each week's winner will receive a $50 restaurant gift card. Please send your photos to The Sarasota Observer, 1970 Main St., Sarasota, Fla., 34236, or e-mail them to [email protected].

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  • January 5, 2011
7 Black Tie Events in 2011

7 Black Tie Events in 2011

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'I have an eclectic style. I like to mix expensive things with great finds.' - Lynn Barrie
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 5, 2011
Guest Fashion Editor - Lynn Barrie

Guest Fashion Editor - Lynn Barrie

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Liz Riedinger, Julie Best and Georgia Walters
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  • Dora Walters
  • January 5, 2011
Villagers strike a pose for monthly meeting

Kathleen Gallen, massage therapist and yoga instructor, was the guest speaker at the Jan. 5 meeting of the Longbeach Village Association. She focused on posture and noted how various ailments are related to it. Using volunteers, she demonstrated proper ways of sitting and standing. She currently teaches a weekly yoga class in the Village. Hostess for the meeting was Phoebe Shaw.

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