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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 29, 2012
Giving Challenge totals $2.4 million

The 36-Hour Giving Challenge resulted in 10,705 donations totaling more than $2.4 million.

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Photo courtesy of Sarasota Opera
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 29, 2012
Sarasota Opera ranked second most popular Sarasota attraction

According to TripAdvisor.com, Sarasota Opera is the second most popular attraction in Sarasota. The first was Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Jungle Gardens to welcome albino badger

APRIL FOOLS - Due to an albino alligator named Pearl turning out to be such a success for Smuggler's Cove, Jungle Gardens will only be accepting albino animals going forward, in hopes of creating an albino petting zoo.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Don't get left in the dust

APRIL FOOLS - The Observer Group will publish its first edition for left-handed readers Aug. 13 --  International Left Handers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The photo above is one proposed idea of how the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover could look. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2012
Downtown to move at fast pace

APRIL FOOLS - On the heels of a proposed pedestrian walkway comes the next step in bayfront connectivity - the Extreme Rapid Transit People Mover system, which reaches speeds of 38 mph.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
City bets on slot machines

APRIL FOOLS - The Sarasota City Commission will take a gamble on a downtown pilot program.

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Simon and his Isaac Group Holdings development company call Sarasota the perfect recipe for future development when the economy comes back.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: John Simon

There's nothing like downtown Sarasota, according to developer John Simon.

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Sarasota's homeless population will be treated to a life of luxury in a new city-funded shelter.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 29, 2012
City to convert police headquarters into homeless shelter

APRILS FOOLS - Plans are in the works to turn the Sarasota Police Department into a state-of-the-art homeless shelter.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2012
City promotes downtown detours

APRIL FOOLS - The city of Sarasota has unveiled a variety of new detour routes for downtown motorists that might take longer to travel than main routes but completely avoid construction zones and downtown traffic.

  • Sarasota
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Sierra Van Such
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates Pi Day

As part of Temple Beth Sholom Goldie Feldman Academy's annual Pi Day celebration, eighth-grade student Sierra Van Such recited pi to 2,109 digits from memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Christine Alexander, of Lazy Fairy Improv
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Guitar Company to give out gift card ... no joke!

Scott Cook, owner of Sarasota Guitar Company, is filming a promotional video at the guitar shop with the help of Sarasota-based improvisation group, Lazy Fairy Improv.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Some Laurel Park residents are concerned with large development that can be built on lots just outside the community’s boundaries on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2012
Laurel Park residents divided

Some Laurel Park residents want more input on nearby future development, while others believe the extra input would deter future development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 29, 2012
Downtown attracts new clothing store

A J.McLaughlin clothing store is opening next to Eileen Fischer this summer on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Andrea Flynn Mogensen
  • March 29, 2012
My View: Columnist misfires on ACLU involvement

Our group stands ready to defend the principle that all messages are entitled to be heard on a level playing field.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 29, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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