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Six qualify for commission election

Six qualified for the March election for two at-large City Commission seats.

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A stretch of northbound sidewalk will be closed during the week. Pedestrians can cross at the Bird Key Drive and Sunset Drive intersections.
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  • January 11, 2013
Bird Key sidewalk closed for maintenance

Crews are expected to complete the maintenance project by the end of January or beginning of February.

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  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Premier Sotheby's Grand Opening

Premier Sotheby's International Realty celebrated the grand opening of its new Lakewood Ranch Main Street office tonight.

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Panelists Johnny Jackson, Jamie Miller and Andres Malave
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  • January 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Republican Club

The Sarasota Republican Club held their monthly meeting Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The event was called '2012 Election... What Happened?' and included Johnny Jackson, Andres Malave and Jamie Miller as the three panelists.

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  • January 10, 2013
Riverview grad says no to bullying

Adam Mazo, a 1998 graduate of Riverview High School, is leading a national video campaign as part of the Boston-based Coexist documentary project.

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  • January 10, 2013
Worldly words win big for writer

After a nationwide search, Hilton Hotels and Resorts announced that Sarasota freelance writer Mary Ellen Mancini has been selected as one of 15 winners, who will travel the world and share their travel experience as a part of the new travel website, Hilton Mom Voyage.

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  • January 10, 2013
Fallen heroes family recognized

As part of the fourth Project Gratitude event, 20 wives and daughters of fallen U.S. military members will be invited to the Miss America pageant Saturday, Jan. 12, in Las Vegas.

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A condominium at 409 Beach Road has four bedrooms, three-and-two-half baths and 4,178 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,675,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • January 10, 2013
Four-bedroom home in Mira Mar sells for $2,225,000

A home in Mira Mar tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Joseph and Theresa Flotteron, of Sarasota, sold their home at 8191 Midnight Pass Road to Daniel and Nina Booth, of Monkton, Md., for $2,225,000.

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The Elling O. Eide Charitable Foundation is building a library to house its namesake’s tens of thousands Chinese books. Yaryna Klimchak.
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  • January 10, 2013
Chinese scholar's dream takes shape one year after death

Property owner Elling Eide battled with the county for nearly a decade as he sought to make his lifelong dream a reality.

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Besides being a sure shot, DiPino has earned 18 commendations in Ocean City.
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  • January 10, 2013
Sarasota police chief DiPino reports on first week

Bernadette DiPino always keeps a protein bar in her bag. They have come in handy during her busy first week as Sarasota's new chief.

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  • January 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

An idea for increased police presence in schools; Do not infringe on the rights of U.S. citizens

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  • January 10, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • January 10, 2013
News Briefs

City names new finance director; Fugitive captured after 24 years on the run; Commissioners approve P.F. Chang's main sign

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Jesse Biter purchased the buildings at 1564 and 1560 Main Street for $4.07 million. File photo.
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  • January 10, 2013
Entrepreneur eyes additional downtown land

Jesse Biter recently purchased two buildings fronting 200 feet of Main Street, and he is already looking ahead to his next investment.

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