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The dogs, trainers and main players behind the Premier Sotheby’s and Southeastern Guide Dogs event gather together, Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby’s.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs at Premier Sotheby's

Some of the ambassador and guide dogs in training made an appearance Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby's on Main Street. Sotheby's hoped to raise $3500, the amount needed to name and sponsor a guide dog puppy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jack Graham Inc., will pay $250,000 in back taxes and a potion of future taxes for the county. File photo.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
Marina Jack will pay taxes

Marina Jack will pay $250,000 to Sarasota County for back property taxes after a two-year court battle.

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Mike Tobias's motto is "P.R.I.D.E.": Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence. The slogan will soon brand every emergency vehicle in Sarasota County.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias

Mike Tobias is the Sarasota County Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services. Read more about him in this week's "In the Public Eye."

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 26, 2012
July 26: 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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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Carving out his baseball niche

Sarasota's Tim McCarver has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

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Robert O'Connor. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Globe trotter

Sarasota resident Robert O'Connor recently became a member of the Seven Continents Club, an elite group of runners who've completed a marathon on all seven continents.

  • Sarasota
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Teeja Johnson at home June 10. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 26, 2012
Little girl displays large spirit

In May, Tana and Dennis Johnson's 3-year-old daughter, Teeja, was diagnosed with a rare childhood cancer called neuroblastoma.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson schedules the next West Coast Inland Navigation District meeting on her new Droid smart phone.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
WCIND grants Sarasota special exception

Commissioner Nora Patterson asked the organization to allow more funding for law-enforcement projects in the county.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
FULL STORY: Candidates bare their claws at Tiger Bay

The race for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office has usually tight-tongued lawyers volleying personal attacks rather than telling voters why they deserve the position.

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According to information obtained from the city of Sarasota human resources department, five of the six city's directors who report directly to the city manager and take home six-figure salaries have not received an annual evaluation since 2007.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 26, 2012
City's directors not being evaluated

More than 60 Sarasota employees aren't up to date on evaluations, including directors.

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  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Ramsey
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 26, 2012
Clock dedication a timely tribute

The late Carroll Ramsey turned back the hands of time on one historic landmark.

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School board members praised Al Weidner’s efforts in reducing the amount drawn from the general fund from $13 million, down to $1.2 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Sarasota school revenues fall

County schools will endure a fifth consecutive year of budget cuts if the tentative budget is adopted Sept. 11. But, the skid could be approaching its end.

  • Siesta Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

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