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Nicole Rissler began her position in September.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Nicole Rissler rides sports tourism wave of success

As Visit Sarasota Sports Commission director of sports, Rissler combines her love of sports and marketing know-how.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
Letters to the Editor: Patriotism is dying

To have the city of Sarasota art snobs turn down the Iwo Jima statue is a lesson in what really matters to this town's leaders.

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The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
Moments in Time

The United States Marine Corps selected 24-year-old Siesta Key resident James Schmidt for honor guard duty at Camp David and the White House.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
July 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Pier 22; Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute; Art in the Park; Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

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William Robertson, an attorney at Kirk-Pinkerton, informed business alliance members how they can claim economic damages from the BP oil spill.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • July 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Executive Briefing

Local accountants and lawyers informed Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance members how they can claim economic damages from the 2010 BP oil spill at a Executive Briefing at Keiser University July 24.

  • East County
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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight looks on as Marylou Anderson, Taian "Andrew" Tian's girlfriend, speaks about the restaurant manager's tragic death.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2013
VIDEO: Gang member arrested for New Dynasty beating

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has arrested Juan De Dios Rodriguez for the death of New Dynasty Chinese Buffet Manager Taian 'Andrew' Tian.

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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino is is trying to make bail — for charity.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2013
Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity

Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino plans to raise $3,500 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up fundraiser.

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Beer Can Island has become difficult to access by foot. Depending on the tide, beachgoers can get trapped on the island and are forced to swim back to Longboat Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town, county crack open Beer Can dispute

Both the town of Longboat Key and Manatee County officials disagree about who should be responsible for Beer Can Island.

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Lakewood Ranch Baptist Church Youth Pastor Andy Wells and Office Manager Lee Rich are excited about the church's rebirth.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2013
NEW BEGINNINGS: Lakewood Ranch Baptist

Sarasota Baptist Church's Lakewood Ranch campus now has its own identity - Lakewood Ranch Baptist. The churches officially became separate entities July 1.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 24, 2013
Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt

The Center for Building Hope also is launching a campaign to expand its programming nationally through the Internet.

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Sand that leaves the shores of Longboat Key and gets deposited in Longboat Pass is a cause of concern for the north end.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town prepares beach project review

The town will have a beach consultant perform a $121,800 analysis of its Beach Management Plan.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Committee reviews pension-debt options

The town has three ways to pay off its more than $27 million in pension debt: bank financing, attaining an annuity or through a bond. Using a combination of the three is also an option.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2013
Town declares impasse with police union

The members of the Longboat Key Police Department Union have until Thursday to select one of three retirement contract offers from the town.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2013
News Briefs

Town of Longboat Key supports WCIND sand trap; Study shows manatees are touchy-feely

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