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Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 10, 2013
New College Student earns Truman Scholarship

New College student Michael Long is one of 62 students in the country to receive the prestigious scholarship

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 10, 2013
New College students receive national award

New College of Florida Students received the President's Volunteer Service Award for logging more than 500 hours of community service in their neighborhood.

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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
BID will ask for another vote for an extension

Board members request that new ballots be sent by certified mail to improve response rate for another 10-year extension.

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  • April 10, 2013
Our View: 100 years of income taxes

As the annual Day of Tyranny approaches, the dreaded April 15 Tax Day, on this 100th year anniversary of the personal income tax, it's fitting to remind ourselves of its heritage - who did it, how it came about and why.

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Out-of-Door Academy juniors and seniors celebrate at 2012’s prom at The Founders Club. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Prom-A-Palooza

Follow the East County and Sarasota Observers through May 18 for prom content and coverage, including feature stories, schedules, photos, contests and more.

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Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 9, 2013
April 9: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman; Cuban defector Edward Gonzalez joins Sarasota Ballet; Colony workshop scheduled at Town Hall; Sarasota County Commission approves more Grand Prix funding

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County to launch wildflower pilot project

Sarasota County commissioners directed staff to prepare a program to plant wildflowers in at the Fruitville Road and I-75 corridor during an April 9 meeting.

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  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 9, 2013
Save Our Seabirds to host volunteer training

Wanted: altruistic souls with a soft spot for tiny, fuzz-covered birds.

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Commissioner Joe Barbetta quickly moved to provide the funds from tourist taxes after Commissioner Charles Hines broached the subject during commission and committee reports.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County Commission increases Grand Prix funding

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 10 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • April 9, 2013
Crew wins third straight district title, Sarasota Scullers win gold

The Sarasota Scullers won 21 medals at the West District Championship Regatta April 6, at Haney Park in Tampa.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Proposed Walmart on Beneva Road could face delay

A representative of the property owner south of the proposed Walmart Neighborhood Market asked Sarasota County commissioners to consider extending the April 24 public hearing.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2013
Sarasota County hires contract administrator

Sarasota County taps former Moffitt Cancer Center Grant Administrator Nancy Paradise for the position in the Office of Financial Planning.

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Dick Clapp, Fredd Atkins, Lou Ann Palmer, Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw, Susan Chapman, Kelly Kirschner and Elmer Berkel. Courtesy photo.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • April 9, 2013
Twelve former Sarasota mayors endorse Susan Chapman

At a press conference scheduled for 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at the Federal Building, Susan Chapman will announce that 12 former city of Sarasota mayors have endorsed her candidacy for an At-Large seat on the Sarasota City Commission.

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Honorary chairwoman Ruth Kreindler, Michael Donald Edwards and chairwoman Lee Peterson
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 8, 2013
Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

Starry Night Dinner Series 'Dinner on Stage'

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