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Tuesday's Laurel Park Neighborhood Association meeting saw some residents raise concerns about a kayak launch site that will be part of a multi-use recreational trail.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2013
Laurel Park residents voice concerns about trail

A forthcoming multi-use recreational trail in Laurel Park has some residents worried about the neighborhood getting too crowded.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Local chalk artist Truman Adams lays down gridlines for his painting. Adams will be painting a 3-D version of the Statue of Liberty's head.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 13, 2013
Photo of the Day: Chalk Festival Preparations

Chalk Festival artists prepare to get started on their paintings, Wednesday Nov. 13. The festival takes place along Pineapple Avenue and will run from today until Monday Nov. 18.

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Souvernir displays are kept within the doorway at the Beach Bazar in the Siesta Key Village, abiding by a county ordinance that bans Siesta merchants from outdoors displays of merchandise.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 13, 2013
Outdoor display ban under fire

The Siesta Key Village Association (SKVA) held a forum on Tuesday, seeking input from Siesta residents and business owners about potential changes to a countywide ordinance banning the outdoors display of merchandise.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 13, 2013
ODA scores first win

The Out-of-Door Academy girls basketball team defeated Sarasota Military Academy 37-20 Nov. 12.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Our View

In denial of the bell curve

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Rhys Miller and Gregg Fishel
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2013
The Good News: Fairy Tail Endings

Rhys Miller founded Fairy Tail Endings - a nonprofit organization that has formed partnerships with local veterinarians and service providers to help struggling families provide care for and maintain ownership of their pets.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

  • Siesta Key
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Matt and Lisa Walsh
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Observer Group announces promotions

Reflecting the company's continued growth, the Observer Media Group Inc. announced several management changes this week.

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Contest winners Lou and Sandi Bury with their Observer in Costa Maya, Mexico
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 13, 2013
2103 It's Read Everywhere contest winner announced

East County residents Lou and Sandi Bury won the grand prize in the 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' photo contest.

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Wooden gates from John Ringling Towers add a colorful note of local history.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • November 13, 2013
Home of the Month: Where Style Meets History

One of Sarasota's first model homes retains its star power after almost 90 years.

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Scott Anderson, Ida Zito and Cheryl Loeffler
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 12, 2013
National Philanthropy Day 2013

National Philanthropy Day 2013

  • Black Tie
The lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 are still in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID is considering new systems for lighting the park's trees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 12, 2013
DID discusses Five Points, Main Street lighting

Lighting was approved for a series of oak trees along Main Street, but the DID is still weighing its options for installing new tree lights in Five Points Park.

  • Sarasota
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Venice High School’s Spoonbills celebrate their victory
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 1st annual Bird-A-Thon

Local children competed in the first annual Celery Fields Bird-A-Thon Saturday Nov. 9. Ninety-seven students from 14 local schools, ranging from 4 to 18 years of age, competed. The Spoonbills, a team from Venice High School made up of zoology club students, won by identifies 43 bird species in an hour.

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CONA President Lourdes Ramirez said existing urban infrastructure should be used to support Sarasota County's projected population growth.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 12, 2013
2050 plan takes center stage at CONA meeting

The Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations (CONA) held a Monday-night panel discussion, debating the impact of proposed changes to the Sarasota 2050 plan on area urban services.

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Sarasota Memorial recognized two physicians for their outstanding years of service to the hospital and community
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 12, 2013
Sarasota Memorial honors two physicians

Sarasota Memorial Hospital announces Physician of the Year and Lifetime Achievement winners for 2013

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  • News
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