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The SCAT station placed in the top 25 out of 67 entries.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 22, 2015
SCAT station wins state architecture award

The Sarasota County Area Transit transfer station located at Cattleman Road and Porter Way opened in January 2012.

  • Sarasota
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2015
Missing Memories

People who suffer from dementia, as well as their caregivers, need strong support systems in place.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Michael Crosby, president and CEO of Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium addresses guests at the anniversary celebration.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Mote Celebrates 60 years

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium invited supporters, guests and members to celebrate 60 years of science and conservation Thursday, Jan. 22.

  • Sarasota
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Isabel Becker and Anita Pihl
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera fundraiser at Pattigeorge's

The Sarasota Opera held a fundraising event at Pattigeorge's on Jan. 22. Guests received instruction on cooking food with the theme of Asian Excursion.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
Making headlines

Did you notice a familiar name in the February issue of Southern Living magazine?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Diane Chechik was spotted at Temple Emanu-El on Sunday. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
Packing on team spirit

No one can accuse of Diane Chechik of not representing her team, the Green Bay Packers.

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  • January 21, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • January 21, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo lighting contest judged impartially

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Rebekah Mandeville-Gelvin is the owner and proprietor of what will be Sarasota's first beer garden. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2015
New Rosemary businesses generate buzz

A beer garden, a salvage shop and a 475-unit apartment building are just some signs of growth in the Rosemary District in 2015.

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This conceptual rendering, provided by the Urban Design Studio, depicts one potential outcome for the entryway to Avondale under a form-based code. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2015
Avondale residents mixed on code

As they help devise new zoning rules, residents are wary of growth along U.S. 41.

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Steve Seidensticker. Photos by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2015
DID board adds two new voices

The Downtown Improvement District's newest members are focused on growing downtown Sarasota.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2015
City questions county about future plans

The county and city struggle over the former police station site on Ringling.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2015
News Briefs

Osprey bridge closed for inspection; Lido Beach Holiday Inn fire forces evacuation; Osprey marina owner requests crosswalk

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota High School students travel to and from class amidst ongoing renovations. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 21, 2015
School board discusses future expansion

Sarasota County School District's director of long-range planning advised the board that multiple schools are at capacity.

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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
    By
  • 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.

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