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The six candidates are vying for two at-large seats. The election is Tuesday, March 12, with a runoff election May 14 if necessary.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota City Commission candidates begin campaign fundraising

The election for two at-large Sarasota City Commission seats is March 12.

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Tickets can be purchased at the gate. Cost is $7 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 through 12, and free for children ages 5 and younger. File photo
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 25, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

Learn about the traditions and culture of the Native American people this weekend at the fourth annual Sarasota Indian Festival.

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Dora the Explorer retires
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 24, 2013
Jan. 24: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Longboat Key Town attorney is heading to Venice; Commissioners consider new dog park downtown; Dora the Explorer retires

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Eric Widitz sculpted a sand panther.
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 24, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Portobello sand sculptures

Eric Widitz added some visual interest to the beach behind Portobello, while visiting his grandparents, Amo and Louise, in mid January. Forget the cliche sand castle: Widitz sculpted a panther, an alligator and a bust of Elvis.

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  • January 24, 2013
Top honors

Adelaide Boedecker, of Sarasota, recently took first place in the scholarship division of the 27th annual Vocal Competition of the National Opera Association, which took place in Portland, Ore.

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  • January 24, 2013
Financial boost

G.WIZ recently received a significant financial donation to assist its current renovations.

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George Swartz shaves Brian Russell's head.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Just a trim

Brian Russell, franchise operator of five Sarasota and Bradenton GNC stores, recently issued his employees a challenge: raise $12,000 for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital "Thanks and Giving" donation drive, and they could shave his head.

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Downtown advocate Forrest Shaw hopes an overlay would bolster redevelopment on the edge of downtown, such as the old Scotty’s Hardware property across from Payne Park.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 24, 2013
DID considers expansion

The proposal for an expanded tax district and overlay area is linked to a projected streetcar project.

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The Walmart Supercenter, approved by the Sarasota Planning Board, would replace an empty Publix and mostly-shuttered storefronts at the Ringling Shopping Center.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 24, 2013
Walmart appeal scheduled for Feb. 19

The store's classification is at the forefront of the debate.

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City commissioners want a leash law put into effect at Payne Park, but propose opening a dog park nearby. File photo.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 24, 2013
Commissioners consider new dog park downtown

Commissioner Shannon Snyder suggested that the city use vacant property near Payne Park as a dog park.

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Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber sits in the window of his new storefront located at 1558 Main St. The showroom opened Jan. 18. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Roger Drouin
  • January 24, 2013
Tube Dudes find new home on Main Street

Tube Dude owner Scott Gerber is seeing a lot of foot traffic at his new Main Street showroom location. Next up - a 15-foot-tall giraffe on the sidewalk.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Washington, D.C., chatter about the debt is just a scare tactic

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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 24, 2013
My View: Celebrating 40 years of Friendship

Brother William Geenen turned the "Me Decade" into the 'We Decade' for Sarasota area seniors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 24, 2013
Our View: Entrepreneurial spirit's alive

Here in Sarasota, Siesta Key specifically, we have proof yet again that, despite all efforts by our governments to squelch free enterprise, Americans still possess an unrelenting entrepreneurial spirit.

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Taylor Morrison will use a California Tuscan design on five floor plans for homes in the Esplanade by Siesta Key.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 24, 2013
Developer plans Esplanade groundbreaking

Taylor Morrison will hold a ceremony Jan. 28, for the beginning of construction at Esplanade by Siesta Key, a 247-home community.

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