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  • January 26, 2012
County expects record turnout for primary

So far, 3,791 Republicans registered in Sarasota took advantage of early voting.

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  • January 26, 2012
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SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; New principal named

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Randall Reid
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 26, 2012
New county administrator receives warm welcome

New Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid received a standing ovation Tuesday morning after board Chairwoman Christine Robinson introduced him to the audience, which filled more than two-thirds of the Commission Chambers.

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Terry Lewis accepted the position of interim city manager Jan. 20, at the unanimous request of the City Commission.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
Lewis starts work at City Hall

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis will have to deal with the ongoing computer investigation as well as budget meetings.

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 26, 2012
Term-limits case bumped up to high court

The Second District Court of Appeal has asked the Florida Supreme Court to combine a Sarasota County case with a term-limits case it already has agreed to hear.

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A modern-day Renaissance woman, Tanya Weinberger has spent her career in various artforms.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Neighbors: Tanya Weinberger

From animation and film to books and jewelry, Tanya Weinberger has done it all.

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Unit 602 at The Phoenix, 136 Golden Gate Point, has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms and 3,785 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2012
Phoenix condo sells for $1.36 million

Donald and Carol Stephens, Lakeland, sold their Unit 602 condominium at 136 Golden Gate Point to Hal Hartle and Lane Hartle, trustees, Boca Grande, for $1.35 million.

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David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

David Caplan submitted this sunrise photo, taken from Golden Gate Point near downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,338 square feet of living area, sold for $975,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2012
Siesta Manor home sells for $975,000

Ray Delaney, Sarasota, sold his home at 311 Avenida Madera to Mark and Susanne Hogan, of Crystal Lake, Ill., for $975,000.

  • Siesta Key
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The dining room of the home at 1524 Bay Point Drive was designed by Joyce Hart,of J Hart Interior Design.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2012
Jewels on the Bay tour to showcase historic roots

This year's Showhouse will feature a Craftsman bungalow and a 1950s ranch. Money raised will benefit programs at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

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Newt Gingrich speaks as his wife, Callista, looks on, Tuesday, Jan. 24.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Newt Gingrich rally

Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2012
Our View: Character counts: Romney

If you were to determine your vote on the basis of content and delivery in the Monday night debate (Jan. 23) in Tampa, go with Rick Santorum.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • January 25, 2012
Castaway

Read this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Newt Gingrich speaks to the crowd of 4,700 people who came out to support his run for presidency.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 24, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Newt comes to town

Republican Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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