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This week's FYI Friday features news about local students, a controversial new slogan for SRQ Airport and more!
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 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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New developments in the Sarasota County contributed to the uptick in impact fee revenues this year, including The Mall at University Town Center. File photo.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2015
Sarasota County collects $17.5 million in impact fees

The 2014 total was up $8.4 million from the 2013 fiscal year.

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AJC West Coast Florida Regional Director, Brian Lipton addresses the sold-out audience for the luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: AJC Lunch & Learn

The American Jewish Committee met for the inaugural Winter Lunch & Learn luncheon Friday morning at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare filed a lawsuit last year alleging the Plaza at Five Points Condominium Association has made false claims in attempts to put the nightclub out of business.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare's suit against the nightclub's downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

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Stoneybrook residents Ken and Nancy Allen with Barbara Tierney.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 29, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Stoneybrook 20th anniversary

Residents of Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club commemorate the 20th anniversary for the community with a three-day celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2015
Ivory Lounge lawsuit against condo owners continues in court

Ivory Lounge owner Ambrish Piare’s suit against the nightclub’s downtown neighbors got a jolt this week, when a judge denied a motion to dismiss the case.

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Roger Capote and Rainer Scheer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2015
3rd annual Fashionistas for a Cause Bartending Fundraiser

3rd annual Fashionistas for a Cause Bartending Fundraiser

  • Black Tie
Guide dogs patiently wait their turn with their handlers before the graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduation

Friends and family celebrated as nine handlers graduated with their new guides from Southeastern Guide Dogs Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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Area Coordinator for Southeastern Guide Dogs and puppy raiser Shay Doerner with 6-month-old Rocky.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate

Nine handlers graduate from Southeastern Guide Dogs handler program Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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Andrew Vac, of RE/MAX, with 2014 Chairman of the Board Yvonne Schloss and President Gail Loefgren, accepts his Chairman’s Award.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Chamber of Commerce awards luncheon

Chamber members celebrated their success throughout 2014 at the 56th annual meeting and awards luncheon on Jan. 29. Members were given awards, and incoming chair, Jeff Mayers, shared his goals for 2015.

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Hugh thinks about selecting the Patriots but changes his mind.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 28, 2015
Mote Aquarium manatees select the Super Bowl winners

Hugh and Buffett, two manatees at the Mote Marine Aquarium, selected their choices for the Super Bowl champions on Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
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Jamie Myers soaks in the excitement after his Make-A-Wish reveal Tuesday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 28, 2015
Make-A-Wish grants Pine View student's dream trip

A normal day at school turns into a wish come true for Pine View student Jamie Myers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Deianeira McClain
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Soaring singers

The ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday for the Gulf Gate Public Library was a cause for celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jett Segal takes the heartbeat of a stuffed animal with Eliana Tibi.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
The doctor is in

Students in the early childhood program The Gan at Temple Sinai donned stethoscopes for an exercise in veterinary medicine.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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