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  • Robin Hartill
  • June 19, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Rugs by Reza, formerly known as Heriz Persian Rugs, has moved from St. Armands Circle to 652 S. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.

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Learn how to make Lemongrass Gilled Ahi Tuna with Sesame Forbidden Rice, Watercress Salad, Roasted Asparagus, and a Ginger Scallion Vinaigrette with Kabayaki Sauce.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 19, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Michael's On East

This week we went in the kitchen with co-owner Michael Klauber and chef Jamil Pineda of Michael's On East for Lemongrass Grilled Ahi Tuna. Watch our video to learn how to cook the dish.

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Aaron and Kristy Steigerwalt
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Harry's Summer Solstice Soirée

Guests gathered Wednesday, June 19, at Harry's Continental Kitchen, for a Summer Solstice Soiree. Attendees dined on light snacks and tasted various wines in support of the Anna maria Island Community Center.

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Howard Akey and Cari Fallen with Leslie and Ali Jeffrey
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 18, 2013
'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

'Last Night Out' - Brides Against Breast Cancer Fundraiser

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Rick Robbins designed the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club's Royal Lakes course.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 18, 2013
Ranch course designer takes helm

Rick Robbins has been elected president of the American Society of Golf Course Architects.

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The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
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  • June 18, 2013
June 18: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times; Beach project stance shifts; Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code; Manatee County special referendum today

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Areas on the north and south end of the Key that are in need of sand will have to wait another year.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 18, 2013
Beach project stance shifts

The town of Longboat Key will re-bid its beach project next year in the hopes of attaining a cheaper price. That project could include three groins.

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Manatee County polling stations are open until 7 p.m.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 18, 2013
Manatee County special referendum today

Voters will decide on a half-percent sales tax to fund indigent care and whether to allow ad valorem tax exemptions for some new or expanding businesses.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 18, 2013
Woman uses child to conceal crack pipe

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a man and a woman in possession of crack cocaine with a 6-year-old boy in tow.

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The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2013
Observer Media Group partners with Tampa Bay Times

The Plant City Observer and Tampa Bay Times have become partners to make The Plant City Times & Observer.

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Paula Spitalny, Beverly Koach and Beverly Fendrick
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 17, 2013
Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

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Plans to develop a new form-based code call for an Urban Design Studio at City Hall, where the consultants will get input from residents about the new development code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code

The City Commission also appointed Robert Lindsay to the Planning Board.

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Observer Media Group launches dO media
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2013
June 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police find missing swimmer's body; Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday; Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras; Observer Media Group launches dO media

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 17, 2013
County Commission to revisit canopy plan

The county's comprehensive plan called for an urban forestry management plan to be "substantially' completed by 2006, but a final version was never approved.

  • Siesta Key
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Sophia and Hannah Hritz
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball enthusiasts packed Siesta Key Beach Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, for the annual Dig the Beach volleyball tournament. Professionals and amateurs of all ages competed in the tournament as fans and family watched on.

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