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Kafi Benz's family owned properties on Siesta Key and Longboat Key, and she grew up living in Sarasota County for part of the year. She chose to relocate permanently to the mainland in 1982. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2015
Benz steps up to lead CONA

Lourdes Ramirez, president of CONA since 2011, recently passed the gavel to a familiar face.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2015
Lido residents await dredging developments

The sight of a barge off the coast of Lido Key was a delight for members of the Lido Key Residents Association, as a meeting Saturday coincided with the commencement of sand-pumping for a shoreline renourishment effort.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2015
Gulf Gate Library to reopen Saturday

After more than year of construction, the new Gulf Gate Library will open to the public Saturday, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9:30 a.m.

  • Sarasota
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A technology and electronics lab at the Suncoast Science Center will provide a space for members to build things such as a personal computer. Photos by Amanda Morales
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2015
Suncoast Science Center offers inventive workspace

Broken bulbs on a string of Christmas lights are reason enough for some to toss away the entire set. But, if you're like Scott James, they inspire a project.

  • Sarasota
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Michael Naletko has been working for Sarasota County's fleet division services for four-and-a-half years. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2015
County technician featured in national magazine

After Greg Morris, Sarasota County fleet services manager, learned about one of his employee's background, he knew it was a great story that needed to be shared.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
School board

School accepts proceeds; Music teacher honored

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Unit 1501 condominium at 35 Watergate Drive has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $3.15 million. File photo
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 21, 2015
Tower Residences condo sells for $3.15 million

A condominium in the Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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Marin Kresinske submitted this photo, taken offshore near the Venice Jetty.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Visit YourObserver.com to submit your local weather photos. Each weekly winner will be entered into a monthly drawing for a $25 gift card. One grand prize winner will receive a $5,000 flooring makeover.*

  • Sarasota
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Barbara Berkowitz, Nancy Gold and Diane Hart
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 21, 2015
Women in Power Luncheon

Women in Power Luncheon

  • Black Tie
The county is working on a public awareness campaign to educate the community about how to stop enabling homelessness.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 20, 2015
Harmer updates commissioners on homeless initiative

Although the county put the search for a Come As You Are adult shelter on hold, it has made efforts in other areas.

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Margaret Wolohan, Carold Spalding, Janice Russo and Rita Polansky are seated for the Women's Club luncheon.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 20, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Women's Club Luncheon

The ladies of the St. Thomas More Women's Club met to mingle and dine with a luncheon Jan. 21 at The Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boat passage beneath the bridge will also be impacted over the next month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2015
Osprey Bridge closed for inspection

Following a two-day closure today and Thursday, one lane of the bridge will remain closed over the next month as part of work on the Lift Station 87 project.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 20, 2015
Our View: He just doesn't get it

For a guy who graduated from Harvard and 'taught' at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama sure didn't 'larn' much about economics or capitalism.

  • Sarasota
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Monica Barth, Jamie Becker, Alison O’Donoghue and Retta Wagner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2015
On Pointe Luncheon

On Pointe Luncheon

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