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Kathleen White, John Texada, Linda Stewart, Darcy Lawn and Mike Beitzinger of Iberia Bank
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: 11th Annual Hob Nob

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held their 11th Annual Hob Nob event, Thursday, April 12, out at Phillippi Estate Park.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 13, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Demolition Day

Demolition of the former Sarasota Police Station, 2050 Ringling Boulevard, is in full swing this week and three quarters of the building has been knocked down. This picture shows the new police station, at 2099 Adams Lane, looming over what's left of the former police station.

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An arrest report revealed a tenant removed a black handgun from a blue duffel bag and pointed it directly at a Sarasota County Sheriff officer.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 13, 2012
UPDATE: Sarasota man pointed gun directly at deputy

A man who was being served a final eviction notice Thursday pointed a handgun directly at an officer and will be charged with attempted murder.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 12, 2012
April 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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The man was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital and is in stable condition.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
Eviction notice leads to shooting

A Sarasota County Sheriff civil deputy was serving an eviction notice Thursday when the tenant answered the door with a gun in his hand, prompting the officer to shoot him.

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Zwiwwel closed its doors Wednesday without warning.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
Zwiwwel closes its doors

A fine-dining restaurant featuring traditional German cuisine was open for about a month.

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Hudson Bayou residents were upset when this LED sign promoting an upcoming seminar was erected last month in their neighborhood. Photo by Rachel S. O’Hara.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
LED flashing signs attracts criticism

City residents and one city commissioner are concerned about the popularity of bright LED signs that are starting to be installed along U.S. 41 and in areas close to residential neighborhoods.

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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • April 12, 2012
Neighbors: Rita Brown

Although some might see them as waste, one Sarasota resident sees more to discarded palm fronds. For Rita Brown, palm fronds are her canvas.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A month after the paid parking program was eliminated and two-hour parking was restored, some merchants and area officials aren’t sure if the decision made much difference on Main Street.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
Parking problem still lingers

Some merchants and officials believe the paid parking program didn't last long enough to gauge whether its removal is best for the city.

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  • April 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Don't punish all for actions of a few; Banning alcohol will not prevent drinking; 'Ban the Booze' My View was great

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  • April 12, 2012
News Briefs

New College Foundation makes appointment; Ringling Picnic hosts evening festival Friday; Free document shredding offered Saturday

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The city of Sarasota intends to get this abandoned parcel at 2303 Bahia Vista St. back on city tax rolls. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 12, 2012
City wants to clean up abandoned properties

The city's Code Compliance Division can now start the foreclosure process on abandoned parcels to clear the property titles, dispose of the properties and get them back on the tax rolls.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • News
John Gudritz is the co-owner of an investment management firm.
  • By John Gudritz
  • April 12, 2012
My View: Consider the rights of the early birds - please turn down the music

I am a morning person, also known as an early bird. I am one of those people who loves to get up early in the morning to walk or run the beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Siesta Key needs streetlights; Don't punish all for actions of a few; 'Ban the Booze' My View was great

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