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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 8, 2013
Firehouse Subs donates AEDs to Longboat police

The department will receive 11 of the life-saving devices.

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Cindy Krider's service dog, Euker, was originally a pet, but after she discovered he could detect blood-sugar levels, she took him to a trainer to become a certified service dog.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine finalists: Jamie and Cindy Krider

Jamie Krider and his wife, Cindy, are new homeowners in Sarasota. The couple, along with Cindy's 13-year-old diabetes service dog, Euker, recently relocated from Osprey.

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In addition to working full time at the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce, Kevin Cooper is a full-time student, who is taking online classes at night to earn his MBA from Florida State University
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 8, 2013
Design and Dine Finalists: Missy and Kevin Cooper

When Kevin Cooper, executive director of the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce wraps up his day at the office, he heads home to do some reading. Unfortunately, his literature usually consists of dense business textbooks.

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Public Works Director Juan Florensa said it was discovered around 1 p.m. Thursday the light wasn't working properly and it was reset at 4:30 p.m. by a traffic engineer.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 8, 2013
Traffic light caused Longboat delays Thursday

Longboaters attempting to get to downtown Sarasota or St. Armands Circle Thursday had an hour wait to deal with, thanks to a faulty traffic light at Longboat Club Road, just before the New Pass Bridge.

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County commissioners highlighted maintenance of the roughly 110 sports fields or structures as a priority during a Dec. 7 retreat.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 8, 2013
'Mowingate' fix focus of budget workshop

Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid will request $663,000 to hire 24 full-time employees and $390,000 for equipment to buffer roadside mowing during a Feb. 8 budget workshop.

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Ambassador James Joseph, Roxie Jerde, president and CEO, and Phil Delaney, board chair
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 7, 2013
Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

Legacy Society Recognition Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive and St. Armands Circle is causing delays.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat traffic causes delays

Traffic on Gulf of Mexico Drive heading southbound is backed up to the Bay Isles Parkway traffic light.

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Enjoy today's Daily Headlines with Emily Walsh
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 7, 2013
Feb. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Standing their ground; North Trail development hits roadblock; First impressions: Jeff Mayers

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Alta Vista students watch as Amy Mazner accepts her award.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 7, 2013
School Board honors teacher of the year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

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Approximately 20 firefighters were on scene Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 7, 2013
UPDATE: Wiring caused Gulfside Drive fire

The fire destroyed 85% of a home and left a family dog and rabbit dead.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 7, 2013
Longboat Key hosts a medical health day

A Sarasota County medical mobile unit will be at Bayfront Park Friday, Feb. 15 to assist all Key residents with free medical tests.

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"I'd rather be working than sitting on this stoop," says Joel McGlone.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 7, 2013
Standing their ground

Those who 'fly signs' at some of Sarasota's busiest intersections say they have no other choice and will continue to do so - even if the city enacts a new law against it.

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North Tamiami Trail property owner Jeff Oldenburg has fought to redevelop the corridor for nearly 20 years. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 7, 2013
North Trail development hits a roadblock

A Sarasota Planning Board decision means another delay in the redevelopment of the U.S. 41 corridor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2013
News Briefs

CRA advisory board welcomes two new members; Commissioners approve plat for Laurel Park Homes; Hundreds register for domestic partnership

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 7, 2013
Firm halts Siesta transit plan

There's more than meets the eye to a Sarasota County plan to use visual effects to makeover buses into trolleys for barrier-island routes.

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