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  • November 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Rowan S. dresses as Sleeping Beauty, and Drew F. is a pirate. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Preschoolers on parade

The St. Boniface Episcopal Church Preschool held a Halloween parade for its costumed cuties Oct. 31.

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  • November 6, 2014
Share your thoughts with us

The Observer is holding Town Hall forums in each of the communities we serve to gain valuable feedback from our readers.

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Pablo Infante. Photo by Amanda Morales
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2014
Kickin' it old school

This blast from the past made an appearance at the Booker High School Throwback Thursday spirit day for Homecoming week.

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The planned 18-story condominium at 33 S. Palm Ave. is required to preserve the facade of the historic DeMarcay Hotel building. Rendering courtesy of Premier Sotheby's International Realty
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  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Residents make noise about condo

A number of groups have issues with the construction of a proposed Palm Avenue high-rise.

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Bridget Ziegler narrowly defeated challenger Ken Marsh Tuesday. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Ziegler to add variety to board

After overcoming an August deficit to retain her seat in Tuesday's runoff, Bridget Ziegler intends to be a unique voice on the school board.

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Early conceptual renderings for the garage and "pad site" — pictured above — may change if a potential buyer renegotiates his terms. Rendering courtesy of Ian Black Real Estate
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  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
City to revisit State Street garage sale

The high bidder for a liner site at the parking garage has asked the city to reconsider the terms of the sale.

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Todd Mathes
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Benderson works to gain approval for Siesta Promenade development

Residents, nearby merchants and Siesta Key residents remain concerned about the 24-acre development - for different reasons.

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The motorized boat ramp will be installed next week. It will be 58 feet of solid concrete, with about 30 feet under water. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 6, 2014
Blackburn Point Park project: halfway there

Despite unique construction challenges - including piles of strange rocks - the park should still open in March.

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Shelli Freeland Eddie
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  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2014
Forum introduces City Commission applicants

A neighborhood association meeting in Alta Vista served as the first chance for many residents to learn about contenders for openings on the City Commission.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
Patterson Foundation honors veterans with weekend summit

Journalist Soledad O'Brien and author Wes Moore are two notables who will attend.

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The graves at Sarasota National Cemetery will be decorated with flags for Memorial Day next year. File photo
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  • Amanda Morales
  • November 6, 2014
Organization picks Sarasota National Cemetery for Memorial Day flags

On Memorial Day the graves of veterans at the Sarasota National Cemetery are bare.

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Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished in the top five in four races this season, including winning the Venice Invitational Oct. 18. Photo by Jen Blanco
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  • November 6, 2014
Training transition

Riverview High senior Jessica Lonas finished second at the Class 4A-District 8 meet Oct. 29, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 30.50 seconds.

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  • November 6, 2014
High Five Moments of the Week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The Sarasota High volleyball team celebrates following its 26-24 victory over Lakewood Ranch in the second set. It was the first time the Lady Sailors won a set against the Lady Mustangs all season.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 6, 2014
Lady Sailors' season ends in region semis

The Sarasota High volleyball team saw its season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to Lakewood Ranch in the Class 7A-Region 3 semifinals Nov. 4.

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