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Stephanie Grosskreutz has worked with the lecture series for the past three years.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Tourism leader picked as town hall chair

The Ringling College Library Association chose Stephanie Grosskreutz, managing director of the Sarasota Convention and Visitors Bureau, as chairwoman for its Town Hall 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Yellow Strawberry closed on the end unit formerly occupied by Barney's and then a fish store, as well as two adjacent units.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 21, 2011
San Marco seals deal for salon

The Yellow Strawberry has closed on three units in San Marco Plaza.

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Teamsters packed the Sarasota City Commission chambers to protest a proposed reduction in their pensions.
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  • Robin Roy
  • June 21, 2011
Protests over pensions, homeless dominate meeting

The Sarasota City Commission meeting heard union members objecting to pension cuts and homeless advocates protesting measures they believe are unfairly targeting transients downtown.

  • Sarasota
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Downtown residents believe frequent feedings of homeless people downtown attract criminal vagrants.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 20, 2011
Sarasota residents push to end homeless feedings

A petition to tighten restrictions against feeding homeless people in Selby Five Points Park is one of several items up for discussion at today's Sarasota City Commission meeting.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Keith Brooks poses with his daughters, Blythe, 9, and Cogan, 11, in matching Lilly attire at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 19, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Father's Day Brunch at the Oaks Club

Fathers gathered with their families at the Father's Day Brunch Sunday, June 19 at the Oaks Club.

  • Sarasota
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Christine Oconnell, Marilyn Wild, Cabriest Parker, Emily Rivera Andrews and Natalie Amsden
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SPEAKEASY

The Friends of Selby Library held a casual friend-raising fundraiser to benefit the library's new Teen Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Danielle Daly, Alina Flint and Canyon Cushman
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Friday Fest on the Bay

Local dance band Big Night Out opened the 10th annual Friday Fest on the Bay with Latin dance rhythms.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Frank Maggio poses with Desiree and Jason Chachula Friday, June 17 at the wrap party following the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG conference wrap-party

Young professionals enjoyed "Young Professionals Day" by attending the YPG Annual Conference/SUM+ June 17, 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota. Following the conference, the attendees enjoyed themselves at a wrap-party at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota's Boathouse.

  • Sarasota
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Carter Gish, 6, performs in the ballet "Two Pigeons."
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Recital Day

The Sarasota Ballet is holding two week-long mini-camps for children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A new law would protect parking-meter users from panhandlers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 17, 2011
Panhandlers target parking-meter users

The city may enact a law making it illegal to panhandle within 20 feet of a parking meter.

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Co-Chairs Dr. Paul Brannan and Dr. Heidi Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Father's Day Honors

Father's Day Honors

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He had not even signed his contract yet, but interim County Administrator Terry Lewis already was hard at work during a county budget hearing June 14.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Lewis reports for duty ... again

Terry Lewis has delayed his retirement many times because he keeps getting called to duty. The latest call came from Sarasota County government.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • June 16, 2011
Sarasota County Commission considers whistleblower policy

Sarasota commissioners seek more information on a measure that would protect employees from reprisal if they report wrongdoing in county government.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Hostess Mickey Fine and Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society member Lori Dorman
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Temple members enjoy 'Fine' dining

Marty and Mickey Fine's abode at The Tower Residences on Watergate Drive was the prime setting for an elegant Sunday brunch June 12, for members of the Temple Emanu-El Cornerstone Society.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2011
Salvation Army seeks donations

If you missed spring-cleaning or need an excuse for summer cleaning, the Salvation Army's Center of Hope is in need of twin flat sheets, towels and washcloths.

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