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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 16, 2014
And the winner is ...

Daniel Hammon won the holiday edition of the Observer's 2013 'It's Read Everywhere' contest for his photo of himself and his dog, Maggie, pictured above at Lucylocks Pet Studio.

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Image courtesy VANDYK USA One88's future location on Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2014
New luxury condo announced

A Toronto-based developer plans to build a mid-rise waterfront condominium on Golden Gate Point - and is eyeing future projects in the Sarasota market.

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Nolan Peterson A tidal pool that collected at the north end of Siesta Beach in the fall, seen here, became a feeding area for both migrating and local shorebirds during the winter.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 16, 2014
Beach modifications rake in controversy

Siesta Key residents say a local beach rake operator continues to illegally modify Siesta beaches under the direction of beachfront property owners seeking to skirt state and county rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Sarasota's Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, has never been dredged.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 16, 2014
SKA: No Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association says it wants more studies to prove that dredging Big Pass will not harm Siesta beaches.

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Photo by David Conway
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2014
News Briefs

City rejects Club Ivory complaint; USF Sarasota-Manatee chancellor to retire; Community Foundation undertakes Legacy Trail; County approves parking restrictions on Siesta street

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David Conway Vue Sarasota Bay, a two-tower condo/hotel development project, must wait for a supplemented parking study before construction can begin.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 16, 2014
Residents speak out on Gulfstream development

Residents voiced their concerns about a proposed bayfront project's impact on traffic - and about the current status of a key intersection.

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  • News
Nolan Peterson FDOT spokesman Robin Stublen said construction of a roundabout at the Beach Road-Midnight Pass Road intersection is slated for the 2016-1017 Fiscal Year.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 16, 2014
Siesta Key roundabout could become a reality

Concerns about safety at a Midnight Pass Road intersection prompted the FDOT to study a roundabout on Siesta.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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NATURAL FIT. Longboat Key resident Ernie Goffi caught up on his Sarasota Observer news while on a trip to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers bring their favorite local newspaper to Zimbabwe and Haiti.

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  • Neighbors
File photo More than 2,000 runners raced over the Ringling Bridge at the 10th annual New Balance Ringling Bridge Run last January.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 16, 2014
Eleventh annual Ringling Bridge run changes name

Runners can get set for the 2014 Wilde Honda Automotive Family Ringling Bridge Run Jan. 18.

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  • News
Photo courtesy of A Plus Pro Photo The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team outscored its opponents 112-10 in 18 regular-season games.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2014
Lucky 13

The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team posted 13 shutouts during the regular season en route to 15-3-0 record and a No. 1 seed in the Class 2A-District 11 tournament.

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The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Sarasota Military Academy 3-0 Jan. 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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  • Neighbors
Amad Brayboy
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 16, 2014
Sidelines

Orioles to hold Birdland Golf Classic; Golf pro to hold fundraiser for GSJGA; Monsters LAX gears up for spring season; SASA accepting scholarship apps

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2014
Just the stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Michael Long sails with fellow sailing instructor C.J. Lee.
  • By Randi Donahue
  • January 16, 2014
Sail Future

New College student puts wind in others' sails.

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