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Mary Cantrell, right, smiles as her campaign volunteers announce she has taken the lead in the election. Nolan Middle School teacher Margi Nanney cheers from behind.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2014
Cantrell ousts Aranibar

Longtime MTI director Mary Cantrell hopes to create a new culture, atmosphere for the Manatee County School District.

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Two of Bridget Ziegler's supporters, Deva O'Donnell, left, and Sarah Sturm, right, embrace her as she walks into the ballroom at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota. Ziegler narrowly beat her opponent Kent Marsh for the Sarasota County School Board District 1.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Night

The Observer followed Manatee and Sarasota County candidates on election night.

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Voters turned out in multiple precincts in Sarasota and Siesta Key.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day

Sarasota voters showed up to the polls for the 2014 Midterm Elections.

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Siesta Key Village businesses wanting to put out an outdoor display have 30 days to get the $25 temporary use permit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 4, 2014
SKVA discusses outdoor display amendment approval

Sarasota County Code Enforcement Officer John Lally said at the Tuesday meeting that he will be handing out packets on the outdoor display rules to Village businesses.

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The Panera Bread café and bakery at 215 N. Cattlemen Road is 4,100 square feet.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 4, 2014
New eateries cater to mall's booming area

Panera Bread opens near the Mall at UTC this week, while Culver's works on a State Road 70 location.

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Chief DiPino picks out a teddy bear to ride along in her patrol car.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 4, 2014
SPD accepts 200 bears to distribute to children

At least 200 teddy bears were donated to the Sarasota Police Department from the Tiny Hands Foundation of Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

  • Sarasota
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Joyce and Art Tankersley
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day 2014

Longboat Key residents came out to Town Hall and Longboat Island Chapel to vote on Nov. 4.

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  • Neighbors
The high bidder for the 5,041-square-foot "pad" property says his project will not be financially viable unless changes are made to the terms of his agreement with the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 4, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the State Street parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale - including the potential purchase of additional land.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 4, 2014
VIDEO: Dent expects 60% voter turnout

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent was pleased with voter turnout and precinct operations during the 2014 General Election, despite some issues with machines that will require rescanning ballots after 7 p.m.

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Northbound I-75 lanes were closed for about two hours for Bayflite and cleanup last night.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 4, 2014
Interstate crash proves fatal

Cirilo Rubio, 63, has died from injuries sustained in a crash Monday night on Interstate 75 at State Road 70.

  • East County
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Sophie Kulatilaka-Rivers accompanies her mother, Ishani, on Election Day.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Election Day 2014

Voters converged for Election Day, Nov. 4, at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.

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The commission adopted the restrictions outlined in the map.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2014
Commission adopts Village parking ordinance

The commission voted to ban parking on the north side of Linley Street and restrict parking in other areas of the Village.

  • Longboat Key
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Don Burhart, Hermione Gilpin and Jo Ann Burhart
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2014
Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of 'South Pacific'

Starry Night Dinner 1, highlighting the production of 'South Pacific'

  • Black Tie
Barbara Bart and Pat Shutello
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2014
Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show and Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Nik Wallenda will walk roughly 200 yards along a high wire as part of a grand reopening event at Sarasota Ford.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2014
Wallenda plans local tightrope walk for December

On the heels of Sunday's high-profile walk between Chicago skyscrapers, Nik Wallenda is scheduled to take on the high-wire later this year at a Sarasota car dealership.

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