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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2013
Stickney Point Bridge malfunction causes traffic jam

The drawbridge on south Siesta Key was stuck open for an hour after a locking malfunction, according to Florida Department of Transportation reports.

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Lakewood Ranch sign destroyed — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 28, 2013
March 28: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sheriff's Office charges man for Pinecraft murder; Homebuyers sue Ranch's developer; Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2013
News Anchor Heidi Godman returns to broadcast

The former TV news anchor will now appear on radio.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2013
Sheriff's Office charges suspect in Pinecraft murder

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Sarasota man March 27, for the fatal stabbing Steven Palasz.

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Known for its updated comfort food and imaginative American dishes, Derek's, 514 Central Ave., has been a draw to the district north of Fruitville Road.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 28, 2013
Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

Owner/executive chef Derek Barnes cited a lack of progress in the Rosemary District as one reason for the move to Bradenton.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2013
Our View: A Passover / Easter reminder

Perhaps it was providential that the stomping on Jesus incident at Florida Atlantic University surfaced this week - the holiest week of the year for Christians and Jews.

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  • Opinion
The above shows the bayou now. Photo by Roger Drouin.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 28, 2013
Murky History

High levels of lead are encapsulated in the Hudson bayou's sediment. More than 60,000 cubic yards would have to be dredged to remove the toxic metal.

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The city's only science center has been closed since September with no current date for reopening. File photo.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 28, 2013
GWIZ remains closed, seeks more funding for upgrades and expansion

The science center began a fundraising campaign in September to raise money for repairs due to damage from Tropical Storm Debby and to begin a renovation.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 28, 2013
Siesta Key Association draws crowd

County Administrator Randall Reid and Sheriff Tom Knight were among the attendees at its annual breakfast meeting.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 28, 2013
Lido residents could partner with county to remove Australian pines

Sarasota County has undertaken similar partnerships in which residents contribute one-to-one matching funds.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • March 28, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 28, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Miller

Sarasota Christian School freshman pitcher Cheyenne Miller threw a complete game, allowing three hits while striking out nine to lead the Lady Blazers to a 12-3 victory over Southeast March 21. The 14-year-old also went 4-for-4 with a double, triple and three RBIs.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2013
SIDELINES

Crew wins gold; Cougars rout SMA; ODA girls improve to 9-0; OSU alumni golf outing; Sarasota girls race to second-place finish

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 28, 2013
JUST THE STATS

11 - The number of strikeouts The Out-of-Door Academy's Jimmy Kuebler recorded in the Thunder's 11-5 victory over Palmetto March 19.

  • Sarasota
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Joe Warren sprints to first base.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 28, 2013
Boys will be boys

The smell of fresh grass clippings and dirt floats through the air, as players step up to bat at the 17th Street Park Softball Complex.

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