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The smiley face after being tarred and feathered by members of The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 7, 2013
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Tar-and-feather

The Anti-SRQ Walmart Direct Action Planning Committee tarred and feathered a smiley face Wal-Mart icon Monday, Jan. 7, prior to the commission meeting at the Sarasota City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the Daily Headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 7, 2013
Jan. 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Waechter resigns from advisory boards; Lakewood Ranch home burglarized; Commissioners to consider Walmart appeal; and Longboat Key Town Commission establishes election date tonight

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has started planning a new facility that would include fleet maintenance.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 7, 2013
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office to present facility study

Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight Tuesday will present a study to county commissioners Tuesday, Jan. 8, that calls for the agency to double its facility space.

  • Siesta Key
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Thousands of motorcycles lined the streets of downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival

Bikers revved their engines at the 15th Annual Thunder by the Bay Motorcycle Festival Saturday, Jan. 5 in downtown Sarasota. The festival began on Thursday, Jan 4 at Michaels Tasting Room and continued through Sunday in downtown. Festival - goers from all across the U.S. came to enjoy the music, the bikes, and the vendors. 'It draws a pretty big crowd,' said Charles Jury a vendor at the festival.

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Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2013
December Cool Today Monthly Winner

Maggie Bechtold submitted this sunrise photo, taken over Lake Uihlein in Lakewood Ranch.

  • Siesta Key
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Commissioners will discuss whether to hold an appeal hearing on the Walmart Supercenter planned for the Ringling Shopping Center.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 7, 2013
Commissioners to consider Walmart appeal

Protesters will tar and feather a smiley face resembling the former Wal-Mart icon before Sarasota city commissioners consider an appeal of the Ringling Walmart.

  • Sarasota
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One of the many cases of buttons on display Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Buttons and Beaus event at Crocker Memorial Church.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Buttons and Beaus

The Historical Society of Sarasota County held a High Tea with the theme being Buttons and Beaus Sunday, Jan. 6, at Crocker Memorial Church.

  • Sarasota
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Fran Lambert, Margaret Ann Behrends and Elizabeth Power, Executive Director of The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 5, 2013
Perlman & Pearls Gala

Perlman & Pearls Gala

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Pete Bartelli’s 1963 Carrera
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: 6th annual Gathering of the Faithful 2013

The Porsche Typ. 356 Florida Owners Group met up in Sarasota this year for the 6th annual Gathering of the Faithful 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elisabeth and Gil Waters
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 4, 2013
Lifetime Visionary Award for Gil Waters

Gil Waters was honored as the first recipient of the 2013 Lifetime Visionary Award Friday, January 4, at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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Join Emily Walsh for the Daily Headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • January 4, 2013
Jan. 4: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Gallons of sewage leak from Lift Station 7; City hires finance director; County denies negligence in Chen death; Colony submits settlement update; Feeding your New Year's resolution; Weekend Best Bets

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The 56th annual Sarasota Orchid Society's annual show and sale takes place Saturday and Sunday, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Annual Orchid Society Show and Sale

Experience a symphony of thousands of orchids this weekend.

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Linda Long, Senator Nancy Detert and Cynthia Crowe
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Women's Republican Club

The Sarasota Women's Republican Club met for their monthly lunch Thursday, Jan. 4 at Michael's on East to listen to Senator Nancy Detert speak. Seventy ladies attended the lunch where they heard about women in politics. 'It's educational and you get a chance to see everyone and mingle,' said Corresponding Secretary Carlene Mallires. The club brings in different speakers every month from politicians to people in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A reception will take plate after the ceremony at Bird Key Yacht Club, 302 Bird Key Drive.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

Bird Key's new historical designation will be commemorated in a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Bird Key entrance on John Ringling Boulevard.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • January 4, 2013
WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

WEEKEND BEST BET: Bird Key Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony

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