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Iwo Jima veteran Harold Ronson, left: Should he give up? Sarasota Public Art Fund founder Thomas Savage, right: “You can’t fight City Hall” in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
Give up? They didn't at Iwo

What does it say about a community whose behind-the-scenes City Hall manipulators scotch an effort to bring to Sarasota's bayfront one of the greatest American icons depicting one of the greatest moments in American history?

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
DID investigates street pavers at Palm and Main

At the Downtown Improvement District meeting July 9, board members discussed the use of thermoplastic pavers instead of brick pavers in repairing four crosswalks at Palm Avenue and Main Street. The current plan would close the intersection for 16 days and cost $57,000. There was interest in discovering whether the thermoplastic option would be both quicker and cheaper.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
SCAT service changes begin July 13

Several Sarasota County Area Transit routes will undergo changes to their schedule, while other routes will be adjusted. The changes are scheduled to take effect Saturday.

  • Siesta Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 11, 2013
Moments in time

Getting to Siesta Key Beach in mid-July 1976 was as difficult as it is today during season.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Neveah L. pets a snake.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 11, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp

Nature enthusiasts learned all about different types of reptiles and other animals Monday, July 8, at the Sarasota Jungle Gardens Zoo Camp.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kadi Pallastrone practices every day for two to three hours a day. When’s she’s not training at Evie’s Golf Center, Pallastrone tees off at the Meadows Country Club, which has become her home course.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 11, 2013
Swinging to Perfection: Kadi Pallastrone

Pine View High School senior Kadi Pallastrone has won the past five Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association tournaments in which she's competed for the 16-to-18 female division.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1220 Sharswood Lane has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths, a pool and 3,947 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.25 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 11, 2013
Two-bedroom home on Casey Key sells for $2,275,000

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Paradise Yacht Club Inc. sold the home at 3917 Casey Key Road to John Briggs III and Leslie Briggs, trustees, of Nokomis, for $2,275,000. Built in 1956, it has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,679 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2.85 million in 2005.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jay Kaufman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key over Memorial Day weekend.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2013
Weather photo: Sarasota

Jay Kaufman submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key over Memorial Day weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
New College of Florida receives high marks in publication

Fiske Guide named New College as a 'Best Buy' college, one of 41 in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pat Abrams shows Ayden Shapoiro, 7, how to feed Search & Rescue K-9 Ana.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : K-9 Rescue Dog Visit and Storytime

Children learned about Sarasota K-9 Search and Rescue Wednesday, July 10, at Selby Public Library as part of the summer children's programs. Team Leader of Sarasota K-9 Search & Rescue and co-founder of the organization Pat Abrams brought in her 3-year old search and rescue German shepherd Ana and a 17-week old pup in training Kaleb. Abrams also read a book from her series 'Noah and the Search Dogs.' Children learned what these heroic dogs do and fed them treats. They also made a dog yarn craft.

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President Barack Obama will sign a letter in support of the 2017 World Rowing Championship to be held at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2013
July 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Rowing bid receives presidential support; Manatee County property values on the rise; Turtle nests on track for strong season; IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Polo Grill

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Casey Key Fish House
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • July 10, 2013
Destination: Osprey

Travel down U.S. 41 with a curious outlook and you are bound to find breathtaking views, interesting shops and history waiting to be discovered. Enjoy the ride and discover fascinating finds along the way.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Deputies arrested Marcus Thomas, Christopher Pierre, Jackie McBurrows, Lionel Bain Jr. and Nick Arline on a total of 49 charges.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Sarasota deputies bust crime ring

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged five Fort Lauderdale residents after a vehicle-burglary spree Tuesday, July 9.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County is preparing to sell the property at 20 N. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2013
Sarasota County to sell downtown land

Sarasota County staff are preparing an invitation to negotiate for the sale of county-owned land in the heart of downtown Sarasota.

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