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Historical Society President Pam Coleman, Vera Freeman and Cathy Meldahl. Photo by Kristen Herhold
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  • January 20, 2015
Mote scientist discusses dolphin study with historical society

When the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program began in 1970, its scientists did not know whether dolphins stay in the same place or move throughout the Gulf of Mexico. It turns out, dolphins stay close to home.

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Information Technology specialist Barry Gaines and MIS Director Kathi Pletzke look at financial data using the town's new fiscal transparency tool. Photo by Robin Hartill
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  • January 20, 2015
Transparency tool shows public the bottom line

Attention, budget hawks: You can scrutinize town spending in greater detail than ever with just a few clicks.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 20, 2015
Younger raises $6,400 during first reporting period

Commissioner Phill Younger raised more than any other candidate, according to campaign reports.

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Front row: Donna Twardowski, teacher Cheryl Smith and Jean McMurren; back row: Rochelle Stassa, Suzanna Davidovac, Roz Ellerbee, Audrey Sharp and Colleen Tierney. Not pictured: Joyce White and Joyce Locklear. Courtesy photo
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 20, 2015
Women weave together stories in memoir book

Nine women from Longboat Key and the area share their stories in 'A Tapestry Woven From Threads of Our Lives.'

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ISLAND TIME. Part-time Longboat Key residents John and Susan Franklin catch up on their Longboat Observer during a visit to Mo'orea Island in French Polynesia.
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  • January 20, 2015
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CEDARS TENNIS RESORT LADIES GROUP. Cedars Tennis Resort held its first Ladies Member Guest event Jan. 14. Doris Forst, Cheryl Viera and Jeanne Brown organized the event. The group enjoyed lunch at Cedars Café following tennis. Photo by Doris Forst
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  • January 20, 2015
You Observed

Here's a roundup of reader-submitted photos from around the keys. To submit photos for this feature, email Kristen Herhold at [email protected].

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Unit 1107 at the Beach Residences has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 3,057 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.5 million. Courtesy photo
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 20, 2015
Two-bedroom Beach Residences unit sells for $2.5 million

A condominium in The Beach Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Kepecz-Hays
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  • January 20, 2015
Real estate reports

Kepecz-Hays, Bukys form family team

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Ellen Kaplan submitted this sunset photo, taken on Anna Maria Island.
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  • January 20, 2015
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(Courtesy of the Sarasota Police Department) Sarasota Police assisted the Sarasota County Fire Department with a fire at the Lido Beach Holiday Inn after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 19, 2015
Lido Beach resort fire forces evacuation

The Sarasota County Fire Department quelled a blaze in a unit on the sixth floor of the Lido Beach Holiday Inn this morning.

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Bernhard G. Kloppenburg, Sarasota Yacht Club general manager
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  • January 19, 2015
Sarasota Yacht Club receives prominent award

The Sarasota Yacht Club was one of seven clubs in the U.S. to receive the Distinguished Emerald Club of the World award.

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The curve in the intersection of Broadway and Gulf of Mexico Drive makes placement of a crosswalk unfeasible.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 18, 2015
Commission to discuss proposed roundabout study

Town staff proposes a $15,000 study on the feasibility of placing roundabouts on the north and south ends of the Key.

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This week’s FYI Friday features news about a bomb threat at Southside Elementary, a Rosemary District update and more!
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  • January 15, 2015
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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Commissioner Phill Younger has served on the commission since 2010.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 15, 2015
Younger leads in fundraising for commission race

Commissioner Phill Younger raised $6,400 through Jan. 7, according to campaign reports.

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President Gail Loefgren
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held a special Business After Hours event at Sailor Circus Academy, Jan. 15. The academy's students, who range in age from fourth to 12th grade, filled the night with performances while chamber members munched on carnival food.

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