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  • April 4, 2013
News Briefs

Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period; Propsosed Hub Pub requires variance open; Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

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Possible improvements could include better crosswalks, sidewalks and landscaping in Burns Square.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 4, 2013
Property owner proposes DID expansion to Burns Square

The move would mean Burns Square property owners would be taxed an additional 2 mills to fund capital improvements such as better landscaping and lighting.

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State Street Eatery owners Christian Hershman and Chis and Kirk Voelker.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 4, 2013
State Street Eating House to expand, focus on service

Following a successful first year, the restaurant will add additional seating and a lounge area, but its owners say they won't lose sight of the atmosphere customers have come to love.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 4, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Richie James

Riverview High junior Richie James captured three individual track and field titles at the Sarasota County Championships March 26, at The Out-of-Door Academy.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
SIDELINES

Cardinal Mooney sweeps ODA; Lady Rams race to county title

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Charisa Powell
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
JUST THE STATS

15 - The number of runs the Sarasota Christian softball team scored in its 15-2 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy March 26.

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Michael Long and Hunter Thompson exchange glares before New College and Ringling's flag football game which will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday April 7, at New College.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 4, 2013
Line of scrimmage: New College vs. Ringling

Football fans can expect blood, sweat and a healthy dose of irony as Ringling College and New College of Florida clash in the tiebreaking game of the schools' bitter flag-football rivalry.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 4, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Mayor Suzanne Atwell honored Alta Vista Elementary students for their commitment to kindness Wednesday, April 3, at Selby Public Library. Children created kindness quilts comprised of 300 individual portraits of kindness, which will be on display during the month of April.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Principal Spotlight: Steven Largo

Pine View School for the Gifted Principal Steven Largo sits in his office, sifting through paperwork. There is a lot of work to be done before he retires June 27 from 40 years of teaching and education.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 4, 2013
Archives: Moments in time

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 4, 2013
Your Neighbor: Margaret Brading

Margaret Brading is a Jack-of-all-trades: She has worked as a dental-lab technician; telephone representative; supervisor and instructor at a mutual fund; high school teacher; filmmaker; restaurant owner.

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This home in at 2040 Oriole Drive, which has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 4,239 square feet of living area, sold for $1.725 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 4, 2013
Home in Paradise Shores sells for $1,725,000

A home in Paradise Shores tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Ladd and M. Frances Baumann sold their home at 2040 Oriole Drive to Carina Rice, trustee, of Sewickley, Pa., for $1,725,000.

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Photos by Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Business Briefs

Go Fish features variety of fair-trade items; Siesta Key Salon and Spa boasts lively personality; Pecky offers unique home furnishings

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Debbie McMurry submitted this photo of sunset she took from Casey Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2013
Weather Photo: GLIMPSE OF GRANDEUR

Debbie McMurry submitted this photo of sunset she took from Casey Key.

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