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Sarasota Police have charged Freddie Johnson, 65, with the armed robbery of a CVS on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 16, 2014
CVS customer thwarts armed robbery

Sarasota Police arrested a 65-year-old man for allegedly attempting to rob the CVS pharmacy at 2773 Fruitville Road Sunday.

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Duval's New World Café is located on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Duval's New World Cafe

This week we went in the kitchen at Duval's New World Cafe with executive chef Nils Tarantik while he prepares their signature Spice Rubbed Grilled Goldentile, with sauteed shoestring vegetables, sweet soy glaze and crispy cellophane noodles

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Diane and Glenn Goll, the owners of this North Shore Road, agreed to a variance that would allow them to build a 1,600 square foot house on the narrow lot. (Photo by Kurt Schultheis)
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 16, 2014
ZBA approves controversial variance

North Shore Road neighbors urged Zoning Board of Adjustment members to deny a variance for a vacant single-family lot.

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Sister Chidiebere Onyewuchi
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2014
Nun, St. Armands merchants clash

Sister Chidiebere Onyewuchi says criticism does not affect her as she seeks to collect donations on the Circle to grow her charity.

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The community room features new furnishings and antique furnishings, in addition to floors, windows and doors that were restored from the original residence. The stairs outside will eventually be removed.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 16, 2014
Villa Am Meer nears new era

With the restoration of the 79-year-old Villa Am Meer residence almost complete, developers prepare to begin construction of the new Aria project, developers prepare to begin construction of the luxury 16-unit Aria project.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 16, 2014
Judge rules: Key's 2012 referenda null and void

Although the ruling strikes down the density approved by voters, judge says commission can pass changes.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 16, 2014
P&Z members say code stifles creativity

Members of the board say suggested changes to the town's codes put design plans in a 'straight jacket.'

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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 16, 2014
Builder seeks insight from locals

Canadian homebuilder Mattamy Homes uses focus groups to help create its new community in Lakewood Ranch.

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U.S. Coast Guard Project Manager Randy Overton says he does not expect to host any more public input meetings. (File photo)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 16, 2014
Coast Guard endorses Fort Hamer Bridge

A final environmental impact statement says the Fort Hamer alternative is better than two other options for the area.

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Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 16, 2014
Orphaned fawn finds new home

The newborn, rescued April 8, has been taken to The Wildlife Center of Venice for rehabilitation.

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Since he began work at Premier Sports Campus a year ago, Antonio Saviano, a former soccer scout, has been charged with attracting events to Premier Sports Campus. (Photo by Josh Siegel)
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 16, 2014
Premier expands offerings

Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch proves 140 acres of grassy fields can serve many purposes outside of athletics.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2014
News Briefs

Van aids University of South Florida hospitality program; Applications for Leadership Manatee Program available; Organizations, schools receive grants

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Kerley
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2014
Principal to retire after 25 years in education

Haile Middle School Principal Janet Kerley plans to travel and write after retiring this summer.

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Braden River High students rallied along State Road 70 for Sam Woolf last week, in hopes of generating more audience votes to keep him on "American Idol." (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 16, 2014
Braden River High students interview 'Idol' contestants

Journalism students have a standing time slot to interview outgoing singers every Friday.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • April 16, 2014
SANCA delivers paperwork, regains charitable status

SANCA officials say a contract with Sarasota County will fund more staff to prevent future oversights.

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