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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 28, 2013
Beach Road drainage bids exceed expectations

The lowest bid Sarasota County received for the Beach Road drainage improvements was $4.3 million - more than double previous estimates.

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Event chairmen Michael Klauber and Kate Atkin
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  • January 27, 2013
Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival: The Grand Tasting

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Chairwoman Lillian Brent and Dr. Robert Brent
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 27, 2013
Technion Annual Celebration

Technion Annual Celebration

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Chairwomen Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Bridget Spiess
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 26, 2013
Catholic Charities Ball

Catholic Charities Ball

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David Wittmar tells his life story through a traditional hoop dance.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 26, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Native American Indian Festival

The Sarasota Native American Indian Festival started Friday, Jan. 25 and runs through Sunday, Jan. 27. The event features dancers, musicians, arts and crafts and Native American food.

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Allison Scanlan, Patricia Estes, Karen Grierson and Dottie Baer Garner
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 25, 2013
Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

Sarasota Women's Cancer Awareness Luncheon

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Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 25, 2013
Jan. 25: Daily Headlines Video

SCAT needs $1.8 million for Siesta Key route; Proposed gun club in Lakewood Ranch put on pause; Tube Dudes find a new home on Main Street; East County schools celebrate winter

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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.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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  • Observer Staff
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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