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Paula Griffin, a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce visitors center volunteer, talks with Marie Spicer, a visitor from Rhode Island, about local accommodations. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 4, 2015
Season hits early

FY 2014 was a record year for tourism in Sarasota. So far, FY 2015 is on track to be even better.

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  • February 4, 2015
What's happening: Week of Feb. 5, 2015

Ringling seeks library donations to complete library funding; Sarasota's nerds get their revenge; SOSS2 prepares for legal action

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This abandoned house in Kensington Park was reported to have an overgrowth violation, but only one weed stood taller than the surrounding vegetation. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 4, 2015
Code enforcement: the good, the bad, the ugly

Based on an increase in call volume, the county's code enforcement department will seek two additional administration positions to help handle violations.

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In addition to the schedule delays, the Lift Station 87 project has also morphed from an underground structure in Luke Wood Park to an above-ground building.
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2015
Work on Lift Station 87 project could continue into 2020

Emails between engineers and city staff highlight more problems for a project plagued by setbacks.

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Lido Key Residents Association President Carl Shoffstall is keeping a close watch on the ongoing post-Tropical Storm Debby shoreline renourishment project. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2015
Q+A with Carl Shoffstall

Although beach renourishment has been the major headline-generator on Lido Key over the past year, life on the island is more than just worrying about the well-being of the shoreline.

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Veronica Hernandez and Kenneth Castro have kept in close touch over the past two decades, culminating in Hernandez's swearing-in as an SPD officer last month. Castro was there to pin on her badge. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2015
Perfect pairing

Nearly 20 years ago, a gifted pair of glasses helped change Veronica Hernandez's life, and paired her with a lifelong mentor.

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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2015
Where should your flowers go?

A downtown group wants resident feedback as it works on installing flower baskets on light poles.

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Alan and Sheree Napier could face up to 85 years in prison.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • February 3, 2015
Alan and Sheree Napier found guilty of animal cruelty, fraud

Feb. 4, a jury found Alan and Sheree Napier guilty of animal cruelty, scheming to defraud and unlawful solicitation charges.

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Lourdes Ramirez filed the civil lawsuit in December.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 3, 2015
Waechter lawsuit ends in dismissal

The Tampa division U.S. District Court of Florida filed an order today granting the motion to dismiss the case by Bob Waechter, former Sarasota GOP Chairman.

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Joan Dickson and Claudia Rovens admire a piece of jewelry on sale at the fashion show.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 3, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Fashion Show

The ladies of St. Thomas More Catholic Church spent Wednesday afternoon admiring fashion from A'Tu Jewelry & Clothing Outlet for the Women's Club Fashion Show and Luncheon at Michael's on East.

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John McDonald, Diana Han, Elizabeth Fox and Josh Newton placed first out of 21 competitors. Courtesy photo by Gary Krueger, Disney.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 3, 2015
Ringling College team places first in Disney competition

Four Ringling College of Art and Design students designed innovative transportation infrastructure to win the 24th Walt Disney Imagineering Imaginations.

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The bridge has been reduced to one lane of traffic since inspections began in late January.
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  • David Conway
  • February 3, 2015
Osprey Bridge to close for inspections

The Osprey Avenue Bridge over Hudson Bayou will be closed on Thursday and Friday for inspections, the second such closure over the past month.

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Plymouth Harbor CEO Harry Hobson stands in front of the Smith Care Center, which offers skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. Photo by Robin Hartill
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 3, 2015
Plymouth Harbor plans 70 new units

The Sarasota Bay community seeks a new 150,000-square-foot building by 2017.

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Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson train on the morning of Jan. 29. Photo by Kristen Herhold
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • February 3, 2015
Paralympian push

Ryan Chalmers and Travis Dodson hope to get on track for future Paralympic Games.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2015
News Briefs

Half marathon creates temporary lane closures; Meet commission candidates at Observer debate; Voter registration deadline: Feb. 9; Wanted: Code Board member

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