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Sarasota

Sarasota County commissioners approved of a plan to save thousands by wrapping buses to look like trolleys for a Siesta Key route.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 30, 2013
SCAT creates 16 full-time positions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, approved the creation of nine Sarasota County Area Transit positions and the conversion of 17 part-time employees to seven full-time employees.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 30, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2013
ArtisTree's judges narrow list of Design & Dine finalists to three

The Design & Dine contest team is busy choosing three finalists - out of almost 50 entries ­- for a $10,000 backyard makeover. Now, ArtisTree needs your help to narrow it down to one winner.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Chairwomen Julie Delaney, B.J. Creighton and Margarete Van Antwerpen
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2013
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'A Decade of Inspiring Cuisine'

  • Black Tie
Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 29, 2013
Jan. 29: Daily Headlines Video

Another Waterlefe home robbed; Nik Wallenda crosses U.S. 41 on the highwire; Venice Theatre announces productions in 64th season

  • Longboat Key
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Wallenda makes his way across the high wire.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Nik Wallenda Walks Across U.S. 41

Nik Wallenda successfully completed his high-wire walk across U.S. 41 Tuesday, Jan. 29. Hundreds of spectators gathered approximately 180 feet below to watch the walk, which took about 11 minutes to complete.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota’s Dakota Cotner, No. 23 guards Riverview’s Jason Torreno, No. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: RHS v. SHS boys varsity basketball

Sarasota High School's boys varsity basketball team played Riverview High School's team Monday, Jan. 28, at Riverview High School's gymnasium. The final score was Riverview 49, Sarasota 39.

  • Sarasota
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Barbara Perry sketches a plant.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Paint and Petals at the Sarasota Garden Club

Artists and green thumbs gathered Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Sarasota Garden Club for the fourth annual Paint and Petals event. A collaboration by the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and the Sarasota and Lemon Bay garden clubs, the event showcased the work of local artists and floral designers.

  • Sarasota
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Ruth Schay with her children, Kristina, Kaylie and Adam.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace

Hundreds of people filed, Sunday, Jan. 27, into Robarts Arena for the We Love Israel Street Fair and Marketplace. In celebration of Israel's 65th birthday, attendees visited vendors' booths, watched live music and performances and enjoyed children's activities, like face painting and a petting zoo.

  • Sarasota
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Several Riverview horn players took solos during the band’s three-song performance.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: High School Jazz Festival

The Jazz Club of Sarasota hosted the High School Jazz Festival, Friday, January 25, at Sarasota High School. The concert highlighted the talents of student musicians from Booker High School, Booker Junior High School, Sarasota High School, Riverview High School, Manatee High School and two bands from Lakewood Ranch High School.

  • Sarasota
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About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 28, 2013
Jan. 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding staff credit card restrictions; Longboat Key's Finance director resigns; Beach Road drainage bids higher than expected; About Last Night: Catholic Charities Ball and Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 28, 2013
Sarasota City Commission to honor Ken Thompson

Friday, Feb. 1 will be declared Ken Thompson Day, in honor of the former city manager.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County commissioners will consider changes to the county purchasing policy Jan. 29.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 28, 2013
Sarasota County consultant recommends rescinding credit card restrictions

Sarasota County commissioners Jan. 29, will hear the final report from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing about its procurement policy.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 28, 2013
Portion of U.S. 41 to close for Wallenda wirewalk

City of Sarasota prepares for Nik Wallenda's hirewire walk above the bayfront highway.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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