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Mike Evanoff is the owner of Evie's Tavern, one of three nightlife options slated to move into Jesse Biter-owned properties in the 1500 block of Main Street this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 15, 2015
Evie's owner discusses Main Street move

Mike Evanoff is in the process of opening a new sports bar and bowling alley on Main Street - slated to go under construction soon - and retooling the Evie's Tavern location on Ringling.

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The value of the stolen metals was estimated to be $8,800.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 15, 2015
Dental tech caught pawning dental gold

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Isaiah Fast for stealing and pawning gold and palladium silver.

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Students have been evacuated and accounted for at Southside Elementary, which was the target of a bomb threat Thursday afternoon. (Courtesy Sarasota Police Department)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 14, 2015
UPDATE: 'All clear' after bomb threat at Southside Elementary

Southside Elementary School was evacuated following a bomb threat this afternoon.

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Although Blackburn Point Park is already a popular fishing spot, Dave Babel said the new additions, such as the boat launch and fishing pier, will add to the foot traffic. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Marina owner asks for crosswalk at Blackburn Point

Dave Babel, owner of Osprey Harbor Club Marina, is concerned for pedestrian safety between his bait shop and the new fishing pier in the park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

... Well, we already knew that, right? Now apparently all of New York knows how wonderful our slice of paradise is, too.

  • Sarasota
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Carol Sawyer
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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FRENCH CONNECTION. Patrick Enright visited his uncle, Frank Enright, this summer in Paris and caught up on their Observer news near the Eiffel Tower.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. YOUROBSERVER.COM/ITSREADEVERYWHERE

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Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrol officers like J.D. Miller have taken on additional responsibilities as the Sarasota Police Department has undergone staffing cuts over the past several years. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

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Cindy Kolb fishes at a beach access across from Givens Street on Siesta Key. Lido Key is across Big Pass in the distance.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Corps to redesign Lido groins

All three groins will be designed to be smaller and less intensive as part of the Big Pass dredging project.

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Jason Bennett shares his thoughts regarding the city's bayfront at an event Saturday, at JDub's Brewing Co. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Vision statements

In its quest to guide the redevelopment of 75 acres of bayfront land, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 remains focused on six principles - and keeping the public involved.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
St. Armands BID circles traffic issues

As area stakeholders await an update on a parking study, the St. Armands Business Improvement District board hopes to find solutions to some shorter-term traffic woes.

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Jessica Hays, formerly the director of community awareness at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, starts her new role as president and CEO Monday. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 14, 2015
Hays will continue SPARCC's mission

SPARCC promotes from within in choosing Jessica Hays to replace outgoing president Olivia Thomas.

  • Sarasota
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The municipal parking lot is located near the intersection of Calle Minorga and Avenida Madera. Nearby residents say when the lot is full, they see an uptick on cars parked on their streets. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Commission tables parking ban for Siesta streets

Sarasota County commissioners want the fire department to review the parking issues on Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera before they take a vote later this month on banning parking there.

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