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Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Thomas Norton submitted this photo from Point of Rocks on Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

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Diane Maddaleno has been coming to the Meals on Wheels Plus Daybreak Adult Day Services for five years. Pictured with Chief Development Officer Kristen Theisen, Maddaleno says she enjoys the variety of activities and discussions the organization offers.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 7, 2014
The Good News: Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee

Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee strives to improve the lives of seniors in the area through both traditional meal delivery programs and supportive care-giving services.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
"My whole life has been involved in art — teaching art, making art, being an artist," Eleanor Merritt says. "It's my life, and that's just the way it's been."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Girl Power

In her work as an experimental contemporary artist, Eleanor Merritt focuses on the matriarch.

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Lucy Nicandri and Mason Tush
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 2014 Tarpon Tournament Kick Off Dinner

The 84th annual Sarasota Tarpon Tournament held its kick off banquet Wednesday, May 7. The event is the world's oldest tarpon tournament and runs from May 10 through June 15. The five-week tournament will include overall, fly, junior, ladies, a his-and-her division and a most-releases category. At the banquet, guests enjoyed a barbecue dinner before winning raffle prizes.

  • Sarasota
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McKim and Creed provided this early rendering of a potential building at Lift Station 87, though design elements of the above-ground structure are still subject to change.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 7, 2014
Commission OKs above-ground lift station building

In an attempt to protect the forthcoming Lift Station 87 from severe storm surges, the Sarasota City Commission approved a new design for the project.

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Danmeyer has worked with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando and Habitat in Frederick County, Md.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
Habitat for Humanity welcomes new Executive Director

Deidre Danmeyer will replace retiring Executive Director Judith Wilcox. 'Her experience, passion and leadership are vital to our organization," says Michelle Hazeltine, board president.

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The $2.1 million projected cost of the Sarasota BMX track renovations is $400,000 over budget, which Sarasota County staff say won't be the case as the design progresses.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2014
County advances BMX renovations

Sarasota County commissioners voted to spend $31,000 for a pre-construction manager upgrades to the Sarasota BMX track, but questioned a business plan for the future of the park.

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Jo Rita Stevens with rev. Don Roberts
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota began their day with a Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at Der Dutchman. The breakfast was part of the international club's thirteenth annual Kiwanis Club World Week of Prayer. Attendees enjoyed a fresh breakfast and heard from guest speaker Rev. Don Roberts, past president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Blue Que Island Grill began as a smokehouse on Siesta Key in 2000.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Que Island Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Que Island Grill with General Manager Maureen Hazlett and chef Kent Dalton while he prepares the restaurant's award-winning Asian smoked chicken wings.

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Hugh Bettendorf and Allison Archbold
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 6, 2014
3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

  • Black Tie
The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

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The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

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El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
El Adobe site sells for $2 million

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant May 1.

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