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  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: A Visual Span Through Time

Photos tell the tale of how the John Ringling Causeway Bridge has become a community connector.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office suspects this woman of robbing the 7-11 on the 5700 block of Clark Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2013
Deputies seek female robbery suspect

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has released photos of a woman suspected of robbing a 7-Eleven early Sunday.

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PCL Civil Constructors placed a palm tree on the last segment of the bridge as it was hoisted into place, symbolizing the firm had completed the project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Ten years later, controversy is 'water under the bridge'

An engineer and an architect involved in the design and construction of the the John Ringling Causeway Bridge reflect on the troubled water they faced and had to cross.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: The long road home

Read a time line of the Ringling Bridge Project.

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"I guess the bottom line is, it's a gorgeous bridge. Do I resent it? No. It's probably been a better recreational resource than we ever could have imagined … I still would prefer a lower bridge, but I don’t hear people complaining about it."
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Leaders remember their sides on the bridge

Read what community leaders had to say about the Ringling Bridge.

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Katie Klauber Moulton walks the bridge with her niece, Molly Klauber.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2013
The Bridge: Bayfront icon bridges resident relationships

Ten years ago, when the new John Ringling Causeway Bridge was built, it stirred up the community.

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The Waterfront Restaurant is located at 111 S. Bay Blvd. and features seasonal items and specials such as mango mahi-mahi, penne mushroom Bolognese and blueberry hibiscus corvina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Waterfront Restaurant

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Jason Suzor and chef Justin Hibberts at The Waterfront Restaurant on Anna Maria Island for some shrimp 'n' grits. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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The BID has already agreed to fund a $50,000 St. Armands parking feasibility study that the Sarasota City Commission supports.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 21, 2013
Circle improvements on hold pending vote landowners' extension decision

St. Armands Key property owners must return ballots regarding an extension of the St. Armands Business Improvement District by Sept. 16 to Sarasota City Hall.

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7706 Westmoreland Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 21, 2013
Three Things: Timeless Treasures

Older homes can be a challenge. They often need extra effort to bring them into the present while still preserving their unique charm - not so with these three vintage beauties.

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Andrea Arnold and Courtney Green
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • August 20, 2013
Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

Women's Leadership Council Luncheon featuring Sally Schule

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The Sarasota County School Board met Tuesday for its first monthly work session and board meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 20, 2013
School Board: Renovations way under budget

The Sarasota County School Board kicked off the new school year with some good news - all facility renovation projects are on time and under budget.

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Artist Van Jazmin works on an illustration as a part of SCOPE's High Tech, High Touch workshop. The artwork wasn't limited to the professionals, as participants earlier sketched their visions for a better community.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 20, 2013
SCOPE seeks vision for ideal community

At its 'High Tech, High Touch' workshop Tuesday morning, SCOPE asked participants to share their thoughts on how to better shape Sarasota.

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Rainfall in Sarasota-Bradenton has remained sporadic this summer.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2013
Rainfall remains sporadic in Sarasota-Bradenton

After receiving more than 10 inches of rain in July, the region is on track for a lighter amount in August.

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Gabbert Investments Group LLC purchased 330 acres on Fruitville Road for $1.8 million this month.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2013
Group buys 330 acres east of I-75

As Sarasota County prepares to alter development regulations, land in East County continues to change hands.

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A Publix surveillance camera has snapped pictures of a man Sarasota County deputies say made fraudulent withdrawls from ATMs.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2013
Suspect sought in fraudulent withdrawals

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office detectives say an unidentified man got cash from Publix ATMs with a stolen debit card.

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