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Ryelee Lococo dressed as the statue of liberty to signal to passengers that they had arrived at Ellis Island.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Phillippi Shores reenacts Ellis Island arrivals

Phillippi Shores Elementary students research heritage back to immigrant roots.

  • Sarasota
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Rep. Tom Rooney and Joe Hembree
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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Argus Foundation welcomes new president

The Argus Foundation hosted its 32nd annual meeting and installed Rod Hershberger as president.

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Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 21

Samantha Bisceglia, of Sarasota, captured this shot of an osprey spreading its wings in its nest.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
Wave Volleyball gears up for winter

Wave Volleyball Alliance will hold a six-week winter league, beginning Jan. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
DeQuandra Hill will be honored during Sarasota High's Senior Night Jan. 21.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 21, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top sports happenings this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A home in Oyster Bay Estates tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 21, 2016
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $3.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 4 and January 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Main Street in 1998.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
This week in history 1.21.16

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Amanda Gambert, featured speaker Anna Quindlen, Chairwoman Susan Powers and Heather Clark at the 2015 Legacy Luncheon.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.21.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 21, 2016
County explores sales tax to help homeless

Though it's no longer working on the shelter concept, Sarasota County is still exploring how to pay for services for the homeless.

  • Sarasota
  • News
T.J. Cochran
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 21, 2016
Pine View student shoots for the stars with fashion

Pine View student welcomes NASA scientists in his astronaut best.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Thunder by the Bay and city elections

WEEK OF JAN. 21

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  • News
John Moran believes this six-person electric vehicle could serve as the foundation for a downtown transportation service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2016
Downtown circulator route gains momentum

Five years into his quest to establish a downtown transportation service, John Moran believes he’s found the ideal vehicle. Now, he’s working to gather support for the concept.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Arts Alliance Executive Director Jim Shirley and Communications Manager Rachel Denton apply finishing touches to artist Robert Demperio's piano, "A Classical Response to Experimental Composition."
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2016
Sarasota Keys pianos return for sidewalk encore

The project, organized by the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, begins its third season Thursday — a tradition that leaders hope to keep alive for a long time.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons believes the city should consider a paid parking system for premium spots, like those on Main Street. The city has not substantively discussed full-time paid parking downtown since 2013.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 21, 2016
City's lack of comprehensive parking strategy draws questions

In 2014, Sarasota’s parking manager was prepared for a serious conversation about the need for paid parking — so why have officials continued to delay that discussion?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.21.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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