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Alan and Ruth Ades.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Torah Fund Award Luncheon

Members of Temple Beth Sholom met for the annual Torah Fund Study Day and Award Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 7. Ruth F. Ades was honored as the 'Light of Torah' for her involvement in local and national Jewish organizations throughout her life. 'It's very exciting,' says Ades' husband, Alan,' Ruth deserves every honor.'

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File of Life magnets are placed on refrigerators to provide firefighter/paramedics vital medical information in emergencies. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 7, 2014
LBK Fire Rescue programs promote health, safety

Longboat Key Fire Rescue will offer home inspections beginning this month along with its ongoing File of Life program.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police shot and killed a man during an altercation on the 1000 block of 42nd Street Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2014
UPDATE: Officers kill man wielding firearm

Two Sarasota Police officers shot 30-year-old Deacon Clark after he allegedly pointed a weapon at them Sunday evening.

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A traffic study for the Kolter Group's planned hotel and condominium development at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41 failed to properly evaluate key intersections, area residents allege.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 6, 2014
Ritz residents scrutinize bayfront development

Nearby residents are criticizing the city's approval process of a bayfront condominium and hotel development, claiming that a traffic study is underestimating the project's impact.

  • Sarasota
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The Hilton project is the first applicant to take advantage of the town-wide 250 tourism until pool that’s been waiting for applicants to apply for additional units since 2008.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2014
Commission approves Hilton project

The Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort submitted plans for a $30 million project that will begin later this year.

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Photo courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 6, 2014
Area braces for rough winter weather

A cold front that brought record low temperatures to the Midwest over the weekend will push through Southwest Florida Monday, bringing rough seas and possible freezing temperatures.

  • Siesta Key
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The inaugural class of students enrolled in the program will be at the school today for orientation, beginning at 10 a.m.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 6, 2014
LECOM unveils distance education program

The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) will officially launch its Masters in Health Services Administration distance education program today when students come on campus for orientation.

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SWAT officers arrest the suspect of an armed sexual battery before 8:30 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2014
UPDATE: Two arrested after SWAT investigation

Sarasota Police arrest two men in connection with the sexual battery that led to road closures Monday.

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Sylvia Thompson and Dale Hooey provided the entertainment for the Epiphany Concert attendees at All Angels.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: All Angels Epiphany Concert and Party

The congregation at All Angels By the Sea Episcopal Church came together on Sunday, Jan 5., for a seasonal concert and party in honor of the Epiphany.

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Scott Anderson and Mickey Fine
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 5, 2014
10th Anniversary Perlman Gala

10th Anniversary Perlman Gala

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Longboat Key Fire Rescue was dispatched to the scene at 11:26 p.m. Friday. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 4, 2014
Fire causes late-night evacuation at Sea Gate Club

Residents temporarily relocated to a community room while firefighters determined a fire was contained to a unit on the 12th floor.

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Nancy Downs races to the finish line.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run

Runners started the New Year off with a race at New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Saturday, Jan. 4 The race was the kick-off event of New Balance's Free 5K Fun Run Series that continues through May 2014.

  • Sarasota
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Tana Sandefur
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Downton Abbey Dinner

On Friday, Jan. 3, Cafe L'Europe and WEDU invited guests to don their finest furs and sparkling jewels for dinner, cocktails and entertainment all inspired by the hit show, Downton Abbey.

  • Longboat Key
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Buddy Turman, Suzi Atherton, Tim Milligan and Tom and Ellen Cavanaugh show that we are “this close” to ending polio.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Rotary Club 'End Polio Now'

Members of the Sarasota Bay Rotary Club celebrated their commitment to ending polio at the 'End Polio Now' Illumination Friday, Jan. 3. The Rotary held the event during the Perlman Music Program Winter Residency.

  • Sarasota
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S.M.A.R.T. representatives — Valerie Cloud, Heidi Conover, Bob Staab and Tina Rojas.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite the chilly evening Jan. 3, patrons, with fuzzy muffs nestled over their ears and hot cocoas in their hands, filled Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the monthly Music on Main event.

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