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  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 30, 2014
Siesta Key Chamber wades into Big Pass dredge debate

The chamber joined a growing chorus on the Key that is pushing back against mining Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
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David Conway Merchants along Main Street are upset with the grime that's built up on the downtown sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Merchants call for Main Street sidewalk cleaning

A merchant group is asking the Downtown Improvement District to help clean sidewalks after two years of buildup.

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Courtesy photo Hakan Sokmensuer and a local hold hands on National Day Sept. 9, 2009. Sokmensuer says it took three shots before the man cracked a smile.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 30, 2014
Sarasota man goes inside the 'Hermit Kingdom'

Sarasota resident Hakan Sokmensuer was part of a small group of tourists who accompanied Dennis Rodman and his team of NBA legends to Pyongyang, North Korea, earlier this month.

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David Conway Ian's artwork, along with some other belongings, sits at the roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2014
Homeless man's art causes stir at City Hall

Commissioner Susan Chapman wants art out of a roundabout, but police say the man behind the art is not violating any laws.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Booker senior shortstop Pat McKenzie looks forward to playing on campus for home games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Home-field advantage

This spring, Booker High School will unveil its new baseball and softball fields, tennis courts and rubberized track, among other upgrades.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota Military Academy Boys Basketball; Sailors place seven at Bidwell Invitational; Lady Cougars advance to region semifinals; Sarasota tops Booker in OT; Cougars best the Indians

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dick and Cornelia Matson with Aunt Charlotte
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
Champagne and candles

Charlotte Zwick celebrates her 105th birthday in style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Harriet Sokmensuer This home, located at 7342 Captain Kidd Ave., has five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,184 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3,465,000 in 2005.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 30, 2014
Home in Buccaneer Bay sells for $1.71 million

A home in Buccaneer Bay tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Courtesy photo Girls from the Kandaria Village participate in the collaborative painting-to-music exercise.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • January 30, 2014
Sarasota resident heals with art-therapy process

While on a trip to Africa, Kimberly Benson conducted research on the effect of art on teenage girls in the village.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tina Beer sits with Gemma after an afternoon walk.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 30, 2014
Your Neighbor: Tina Beer

Bayview Acres resident and former educator Tina Beer walks five miles a day with her dog-walking business.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Marites Acaylar-Alderman submitted this sunset photo, taken over Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Edward Alley and June LeBell with Carole and Dr. Ira Singer
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Giora Schmidt and Tito Munoz

Visiting Artists Dinner Series: Giora Schmidt and Tito Munoz

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