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Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 21, 2013
March 21: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Education meets fun at Rainforest Garden; Developer plans condo and hotel; Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx; Lakewood Ranch gun club gets approval; Leno delivers award to Gold Coast Eagle Distributing

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Heather Kasten, Kim Dalgish and University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee mascot Rocky with Brittany Lamont and Jay Riley
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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts Bulls, Blues, and BBQ

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held it's second annual Bulls, Blues and BBQ Wednesday, March 20, at the University of South Florida Sarasota - Manatee campus to allow businesses to network in a two county market. More than 300 people listened to Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones jam out and enjoyed food from Chic-Fil-A, Square One, Hickory Hollow Barbeque, Anna Maria Oyster Bar, and Smack Daddy BBQ.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
Historical Society of Sarasota County to offer books by local authors

Find books from local Sarasota authors at the Historical Society of Sarasota County's Gift Shop 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
Man burglarizes Radio Shack - again

Sarasota Police arrested Jody Cubbage for breaking into the business on the North Trail for the second time in two years.

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Yaryna Klimchak
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
Student Spotlight: Jaclyn Falconetti

Jaclyn Falconetti has wanted to be a Riverview High School Highland dancer ever since she saw her older sister perform with the school's Kiltie Band.

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Alejandro McCurry-Oliver, Aisha Quadir and Alia Quadir. Photo courtesy of Eve Johnston.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

When in Rome; Ciao, Italia; Student talent

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 21, 2013
Crew wins gold in dual meet

The Sarasota Crew won 11 gold medals in a dual meet with Plant High School March 16, at Haney Park.

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Garrett Amadon, general manager; David Jackson, owner; Molly Jackson, owner; and Tonya Getzen Gowan, marketing and events manager. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
New Balance celebrates 10 years

More than 400 friends, family and customers congratulated Molly and David Jackson and team Monday, March 18, at the New Balance Sarasota 10th year anniversary celebration, held at the White Buffalo Saloon.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
Philanthropic queen to retire

Sarasota resident Dr. Dede Howard was crowned Miss Florida Classic March 4, at the Miss U.S. of America Pageant.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 21, 2013
Our View: Why not a health trust?

No one should be surprised the vast majority of attendees at Monday's Sarasota Memorial Healthcare System hearing urged the system's board to remain a not-for-profit, tax-supported community hospital system.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Rick Farmer has seen graffiti on some of the towering oaks near the playground.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 21, 2013
Graffiti draws ire of Arlington Park residents

Neighbors fed up with graffiti have cleaned markings throughout Arlington Park.

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Photo by Roger Drouin
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 21, 2013
New economic steward evaluates downtown strengths

In an interview with the Sarasota Observer, Norman Gollub takes in the sights and offers his perspective on downtown.

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A preliminary rendering shows the proposed development at the corner of Gulfstream Avenue and U.S. 41. The 144-unit condo tower is on the left, and the 275-room hotel is on the right. Courtesy Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. architects
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 21, 2013
Developer plans condo and hotel

Preliminary plans outline 144 luxury condos and a 275-room hotel on a 2.9-acre vacant parcel.

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Roughly 141,050 people have visited Siesta beach from March 1 through March 19 this year. The number of beachgoers has decreased 45% from 260,100 in the same timeframe last year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
Siesta Key deputies stay alert for youth influx

Cool weather has pared crowds of students spending spring break on the island, but law enforcement remains bolstered.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 21, 2013
County Commission grades its top staff

Commissioners praise Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid's focus on ethics, but highlight staff communication as still an area of focus for improvement.

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