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Chairwoman Rhonda Pecoraro with fellow founders Dr. Joseph Pecoraro and Dr. Vilma Vega
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 1, 2013
Hearts Afire Benefit

Hearts Afire Benefit

  • Black Tie
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 1, 2013
March 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Cyldesdales to trot through town; Commissioners give County Administrator Randall Reid a 'B'; Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County commissioners will consider evaluations for the county attorney and county administrator March 5.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 1, 2013
Sarasota County commissioners grade top staffers

Commissioners gave County Administrator Randall Reid and County Attorney Stephen DeMarsh B grades.

  • Sarasota
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Our 2013 Spring Season magazine is here!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 28, 2013
Feb. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms; Top 10 2013 attractions; 2013 Spring Season; SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

  • Longboat Key
  • News
City commissioners listened to more than 50 residents for more than three-and-a-half hours. Photos by Roger Drouin.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 28, 2013
Walmart vote brings zoning to forefront

Three commissioners say the Ringling Shopping Center could be rezoned to increase its potential.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 28, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
Our View: Thank you, Alta Vista

Louis Doyle, meet Bert J. Harris Jr. Mr. Doyle is the owner of the Ringling Shopping Center, the Tuesday night victim of the Alta Vista neighborhood Luddites who don't like Walmart. Bert J. Harris Jr. is the name of a man after whom a now-famous Florida law may soon be looming ominously over the city of Sarasota and its taxpayers, thanks to the Alta Vistans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta has been critical of construction cost estimates associated with capital-improvement projects. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 28, 2013
Sarasota County commissioners protest new Lido Key restrooms

Capital-project costs continue to plague South Lido Beach Park improvements.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 28, 2013
City drafts new ordinance

The new law would replace a repealed ordinance that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 28, 2013
Chapman leads contributions in most recent reporting period

Commission candidates can collect a maximum of $200 from an individual donor.

  • Sarasota
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This peacock perched atop a home Tuesday, Feb. 26, near 40th Street and Sarasota Avenue, in the Indian Beach neighborhood.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 28, 2013
Peafowl family takes residence in Indian Beach

Residents say the fowl are interesting to watch and aren't causing too many problems - for now.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 28, 2013
Candidates employ social skills

As the at-large City Commission election season intensifies, candidates post Facebook updates and Tweet, trying to get the attention of younger voters.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
News Briefs

Ice-cream shop opens on Main Street; County continues hydrant replacement

  • Sarasota
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Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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