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Sarasota Crew members compete at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in February. File photo
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
Crew purchases Osprey property

After six years at Bay Preserve, Sarasota Crew wants to expand the program to new rowing facilities.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival took place Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 this year and featured carnival rides, hay rides and pony rides.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Park place

Payne Park poses unique challenges for the city.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Downtown beautification projects hang in the balance

As the Downtown Improvement District prepares for a new board, the group has debated adding disparate amenities.

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Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

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Patrick Lui said his favorite style of bicycle is a cruiser, so he can sit higher and observe the scenery around him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
New hire gives a lift to transportation program

Patrick Lui will focus on sidewalk infrastructure and safety in his role as bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

  • Sarasota
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The Mall at UTC is located off Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2014
Mall announces holiday hours

The Mall at UTC will open early for Black Friday.

  • East County
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Lacey and Betsy Anderson with Barbara Catlin
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Cocktails for a Cause

Cocktails for a Cause

  • Black Tie
Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Moore's seeks to redevelop, revert to commercial zoning

The Moore family seeks to redevelop with new investors the Caragiulo Group and Tom Leonard.

  • Longboat Key
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Child Protection Center Executive Director Doug Staley helps unload boxes of food donated by the Gulf Gate Rotary Club.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2014
Gulf Gate Rotary donates turkeys to Child Protection Center

The Rotary Club of Gulf Gate donated 75 turkey baskets to the Child Protection Center Tuesday afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged 28-year-old Michael Levanti with two second-degree felonies for installing malware that affected the district's email system.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 24, 2014
School employee charged in cyber attack

Deputies arrested 28-year-old Michael Levanti today for allegedly installing malware that wreaked havoc on the Sarasota County School District's computer network last month.

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Longboat Massage owner Liz Yerkes and Ellen Cross
  • By Robin Hartill and Kristen Herhold
  • November 24, 2014
Business Briefs

Ellen Cross joins Longboat Massage; Sarasota Yacht Club announces board of directors; Realtors accept Team Renick challenge

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John Clarke enjoys Longboat Key's beach at age 12 during a 1978 family vacation at the old Holiday Inn. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Travel terror

John Clarke was visiting the Longboat Key Holiday Inn in 1978, when one of the Key's most notorious crimes unfolded.

  • Longboat Key
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Danielle Calabrese, 17, currently dances ballet at the Diane Partington Studio of Classical Ballet, in Parrish, and with the Silver Stars Dance Team.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 24, 2014
Ranch student dances her way to Macy's parade

Lakewood Ranch Silver Stars co-captain Danielle Calabrese performs in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday.

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