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  • April 3, 2013
Louies Modern and The Francis open to public

Libby's owners open the new Palm Avenue restaurant and banquet hall tonight

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Former Sarasota city commission candidate Pete Theisen will run for the Sarasota County Commission in 2014.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 3, 2013
Theisen files for Sarasota County Commission race

Recently defeated Sarasota City Commission candidate Pete Theisen filed to run for the County Commission district 2 seat in the 2014 election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2013
Our View: Watchdog for human rights

David Harris, executive director of the American Jewish Committee, is describing how he has spent the past 15 years circling the globe; sitting face to face, looking eye to eye with the world's most powerful heads of state; delivering the message incessantly and emphatically: Iran cannot have WMDs.

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1715 Prospect St.
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  • Robert Plunket
  • April 3, 2013
3 Things: Boom Times

The year 1926 was the peak of Sarasota's first real-estate boom, and homes from that era still dot the town's older neighborhoods.

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Chairwomen Margie Lee and Debbie Partridge
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 2, 2013
WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

WBTT's April Fools Luncheon

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
County contains sewage spill at abandoned golf course

Sarasota County workers should clear the spill site, south of Clark Road and east of Palmer Ranch, by this evening.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 2, 2013
April 2: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Commissioners approve North Trail overlay; Commissioners deny St. Denis' retirement request; Siesta Key public beach No. 2 in the country; Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 2, 2013
Public invited to meet deputy chief candidates

The city of Sarasota will hold a meet and greet with six candidates for deputy chief of Sarasota Police at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 5.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Rosalyne Holdings purchases 6.5 acres in the Rosemary District

Residential rental apartments being considered for the land, which stretches between Boulevard of the Arts and 10th Street.

  • Sarasota
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Mayor Suzanne Atwell and Commissioners Paul Caragiulo and Shannon Snyder voted to approve the North Trail Overlay District.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Commissioners approve North Trail overlay

City commissioners also approved a request to install blue LED lights on the John Ringling Causeway.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 2, 2013
Chapman leads recent fundraising reporting period

From March 6 to March 22, Susan Chapman collected $2,425; Atwell collected $700; and Dorfman collected $600 in campaign contributions.

  • Sarasota
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Hailey Fritschle and her sister, Diana
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Thomas More Easter Egg Hunt

Families gathered at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Gulf Gate Saturday, March 30, for the church's annual Easter egg hunt. Children and their families grabbed their baskets and set out in search of eggs.

  • Sarasota
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Yostina Tadros
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 2, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Church of the Incarnation Easter Egg Hunt

Church of the Incarnation hosted its annual Easter Egg hunt Saturday, March 30. Children and their families enjoyed face painting, visiting with the Easter Bunny and searching for eggs.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sarasota Police Department warns scooter owners

Reports about stolen mopeds and scooters prompts police to encourage owners to consider alarm systems or garage storage.

  • Sarasota
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 1, 2013
Sheriff's Office cites 11 stores for underage sales

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office conducted an undercover operation from March 11 through March 29.

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