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Gerri Aaron, Anne Verig and Marvin Albert
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 7, 2014
AJC Open House

AJC Open House

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Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center Director Jennifer Carey
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 7, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center

Sarasota Medical Pregnancy Center helps women make informed decisions about parenthood.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Lights installed at Five Points Park in 2011 remain in the trees, but have been shut off since June. The DID has struggled to agree on a replacement system since then.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2014
Five Points tree lighting hits impasse

The Downtown Improvement District board, unsatisfied with its options for lighting the trees at Five Points Park, continues to look for a more cost-effective solution.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 7, 2014
Siesta Beach renovations top SKVA's agenda

The Siesta Key Village Association met for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, opening the new year with fresh concerns about the impacts of a renovation project at Siesta Beach on the island's tourism industry.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2014
City Commission backs Sarasota Police Foundation

Despite Mayor Shannon Snyder's earlier criticism, the Sarasota City Commission offered unanimous support for a charitable group aimed at helping the SPD.

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The 30-minute demonstration will take place before the meeting at 5:30 p.m. and be in the form of a VEX Robotics Competition.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 7, 2014
Students to stage robotics contest before School Board meeting

The students, from Brookside, Heron Creek, Sarasota and Woodland middle schools, are enrolled in the Technology Engineering Education course, which is part of the district's CTE program.

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Sarasota GOP Chairman Joe Gruters and State Committeeman Christian Ziegler pose in Pasadena. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2014
Local 'Noles fans relish Rose Bowl win

Local Florida State University alumni and fans watch the Seminoles' last-minute victory over Auburn in Pasadena.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2014
GSJGA season tees off

The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Season kicked off its 2014 season Jan. 5, on the Royal Lakes Course at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.

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Pat Kaufman (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 7, 2014
Artist Pat Kaufman exhibits her colorful career

Pat Kaufman's work will be on display from Jan. 7 through Feb. 4, at Plymouth Harbor. There's an opening reception from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.

  • Arts + Culture
Alan and Ruth Ades.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Temple Beth Sholom Torah Fund Award Luncheon

Members of Temple Beth Sholom met for the annual Torah Fund Study Day and Award Luncheon Tuesday, Jan. 7. Ruth F. Ades was honored as the 'Light of Torah' for her involvement in local and national Jewish organizations throughout her life. 'It's very exciting,' says Ades' husband, Alan,' Ruth deserves every honor.'

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Sarasota Police shot and killed a man during an altercation on the 1000 block of 42nd Street Sunday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2014
UPDATE: Officers kill man wielding firearm

Two Sarasota Police officers shot 30-year-old Deacon Clark after he allegedly pointed a weapon at them Sunday evening.

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A traffic study for the Kolter Group's planned hotel and condominium development at Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41 failed to properly evaluate key intersections, area residents allege.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 6, 2014
Ritz residents scrutinize bayfront development

Nearby residents are criticizing the city's approval process of a bayfront condominium and hotel development, claiming that a traffic study is underestimating the project's impact.

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JFSM donor-directed gifts funded the 1,000-square-foot pool located in the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden at Selby Gardens.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 6, 2014
JFSM collaborates with Selby Gardens

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens collaborated to create the 'Ein Gedi Pool.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Photo courtesy Sarasota County Emergency Management
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 6, 2014
Area braces for rough winter weather

A cold front that brought record low temperatures to the Midwest over the weekend will push through Southwest Florida Monday, bringing rough seas and possible freezing temperatures.

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SWAT officers arrest the suspect of an armed sexual battery before 8:30 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2014
UPDATE: Two arrested after SWAT investigation

Sarasota Police arrest two men in connection with the sexual battery that led to road closures Monday.

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