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  • October 9, 2013
Observer Media Group expands online partnership with Google

Beginning Wednesday, YourObserver.com users will experience the use of new Google Consumer Surveys.

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Ophelia's on the Bay features American Continental Cuisine made with fresh and local ingredients.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ophelia's On The Bay

This week we went in the kitchen with Kristina Grainger, general manager, and Chef Daniel Olson of Ophelia's on the Bay for seafood stew or also known as Cioppino. Learn how to prepare the dish and watch an instructional video in this week's "In the Kitchen."

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Laurie Richardson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
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  • October 9, 2013
Observer Weather: Longboat Key

Laurie Richardson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

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Join Alex Mahadedvan in today's Daily Headlines broadcast.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: City Commission nixes Main Street gallery; Deputies seek suspect in shooting; Commission approves telecommunications changes; Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees; Industrial Park nabs $15M in financing loan; Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today; and MORE

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  • October 8, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota residents discuss new $100 bill

Observer Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan hits downtown Sarasota to ask locals what they think of the new $100 bill.

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  • October 8, 2013
County merges natural resources, parks departments

County merges natural resources, parks departments

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Karen DeRitter at Brides Against Breast Cancer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 8, 2013
The Good News: Karen DeRitter

Karen DeRitter is a bridal consultant at Brides Against Breast Cancer. Read more about her and watch a video in this week's Good News.

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The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., Oct. 8, at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2013
Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees

Sarasota County commissioners will consider development regulations and permitting fees for kayak-tour operators during a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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Sarasota Police alleged 22-year-old Joseph Serrano robbed two hotels at gunpoint in September.
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  • October 8, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest man for armed robberies

Sarasota Police charge 22-year-old Joseph Serrano for two hotel robberies in September.

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Alex Mahadevan will write a weekly editorial called, "Municipal Focus," espousing a Sarasota young professional's view of politics
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  • October 8, 2013
MUNICIPAL FOCUS - A Weekly Commentary: Elected leaders brace for homeless-shelter fight

Sarasota elected officials have earmarked $1 million and spent $40,000 to manage homelessness. NIMBYism could derail it all.

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Although only one person spoke in support of the proposal during 50 minutes of public comment, a proposed gallery at 1400 Main St. was denied by a narrow 3-2 vote.
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  • David Conway
  • October 7, 2013
City Commission nixes Main Street gallery

Dozens of people showed up to Monday's City Commission meeting in opposition to a two-story gallery proposed for a restaurant at 1400 Main St.

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Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting Saturday, Oct. 5, at his home on Euclid Avenue.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2013
Deputies seek suspect in shooting

Sarasota County deputies seek 25-year-old Jerry Williams for a shooting that occurred Saturday, Oct. 5, on Euclid Avenue.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 7, 2013
Commissioners to discuss SCAT, pedestrian safety

Sarasota County Commissioners are set to meet Tuesday in Venice; pedestrian safety and public transportation for disadvantaged citizens is on the agenda.

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Reese and Kelly Garrett meet a Sarasota County Sheriff's Office horse during the Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5 open house Saturday, Oct. 5.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2013
MONDAY EVENT MASHUP: SCFD celebrates 25 years

Families tour Sarasota County Fire Department Station 5; St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts blessing of animals; Lakewood Ranch Main Street shuts down for first Friday

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2013
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