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County Administrator Tom Harmer and Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

The Tiger Bay Club met for its monthly meeting and luncheon Thursday, May 1, at Michaels On East. A panel including County Administrator Tom Harmer, City Manager Tom Barwin, Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock and Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley discussed the pride points of the Sarasota community. After the panel discussion, members were able to ask questions.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
Des bonheurs

Members of the Alliance Française of Sarasota heard from New College professor of French Dr. Amy Baram Reid at a luncheon Thursday, April 10.

  • Sarasota
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107-year-old Catherine Penman and Kit Weaver
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
And many more

The Pines of Sarasota held its annual 100-Plus Club Tea Party Thursday, April 24.

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Jean Weidner Goldstein and Christine Jennings
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
Women Who Give

Designing Women Boutique presented its 2014 grants at the organization's Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
One day only

Giving Day returns to Sarasota Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
Beach babe

Rylie Stang celebrated her first visit to Siesta Beach Sunday, April 20, with her family.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
Flying free

The Wildlife Center of Venice released a short-eared owl Wednesday, April 16, on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is tasked with writing a comprehensive parking management plan, getting assistance and insight from the citizens on the Parking Advisory Committee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Citizens weigh paid parking

As the city's parking division develops a management plan, it involves a resident-led committee to carefully consider all options and give input to avoid missteps of the past.

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Posh on Palm will move from the DeMarcay Hotel building in May. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
DID pushes to preserve historic property

As the only occupant of Palm Avenue's DeMarcay Hotel building prepares to leave, the city's Downtown Improvement District expressed concern about the structure's future.

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Eileen Normile
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Group: 'No Boss Mayor'

Supporters of The Citizens Voice, a political group formed in opposition to a proposed new city charter, explain their stance on the latest push for a 'strong' mayor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 1, 2014
News Briefs

County to evaluate SCAT efficiency; New School Board candidate emerges; Sarasota Chalk Festival moving to Venice

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Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Construction to begin on Main Street high-rise

A developer prepares to break ground on The Jewel. When finished in 2015, it will be the tallest building downtown.

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With repairs underway within the Terrace Administration Building, signs next to the troubled elevators inform visitors of weight restrictions and construction. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
County employees exalt elevator repairs

At the Sarasota County Terrace Administration Building, the elevators have achieved a substantial level of notoriety due to their unreliability.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • May 1, 2014
Parallel visions could produce new aquarium

Although both parties say nothing is imminent, County Commissioner Joe Barbetta would like to see a downtown aquarium, and Mote Marine Laboratory would like to grow.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 1, 2014
Paradies' retirement mission was philanthropy

Dan Paradies, who vowed to give back after surviving a plane crash during Word War II, died April 29. He was 92.

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