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Welcome to the club: 12 residents reach the 100 milestone together

12 Pines of Sarasota residents celebrate a collective birthday with the "100 Plus Club Tea Party."

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Larry Sanders, Oma McCall, Del Ralinson dressed as Santa Claus to promote the FEZtival of Trees and Andy Reeves
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  • August 20, 2015
Chamber bids farewell to summer with Prime Time event

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted Prime Time with an "End of the Summer Bash" theme.

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Junior libero Sam Norden served up four aces Aug. 19.
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  • August 20, 2015
Riverview opens preseason with wins

The Riverview High volleyball team posted wins versus Lemon Bay and North Port Aug. 18 and Aug. 19.

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Nikki Yanez won her first national tittle Aug. 8.
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  • August 20, 2015
Local girls wins USTA National Championship

Sarasota resident Nikki Yanez won the Girls 12 USTA National Championship Aug. 2 through Aug. 8, in Georgia.

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Randy the rooster makes a public appearance to eat near the Legacy Trail in Osprey Tuesday afternoon.
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  • August 20, 2015
Rogue rooster ruffles feathers in Osprey subdivision

He’s loud, destructive and downright cocky at times. Meet Park Trace Estates residents' new neighbor, Randy the Rooster.

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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons is focused on raising the level of parking knowledge within the community as a whole — among both residents and city staff.
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  • August 20, 2015
Conversation with Mark Lyons

The city's parking manager talks about changing minds and hearts in Sarasota, connecting with the community at large and, yes, paid parking.

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Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is holding out hope that residents' safety concerns will be addressed, but substantial challenges are in their way.
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  • August 20, 2015
Trouble brewing amid North Trail Starbucks discussions

Residents and developers were optimistic about their ability to work together on plans for a Starbucks near Tahiti Park, but lingering issues have challenged that harmony.

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Proponents point to projects such as the Whole Foods complex along First Street as successes of the down-town CRA, but the county has been critical of how the city has spent the district’s tax dollars recently.
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  • August 20, 2015
Will the downtown Sarasota CRA survive?

City officials are intent on extending Sarasota's downtown community redevelopment area. The county's interest remains a question mark. What will the city do to sway its governmental counterpart?

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Although a broader solicitation process will take place, Baltimore Snowball Factory ownerEric Garfield has already expressed his interest in operating as a vendor at the downtown park.
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  • August 20, 2015
To energize Five Points, city officials may let it snow

Attempting to offset the burdens of construction and activate a public space, the city could allow the Baltimore Snowball Factory to operate in Five Points Park on a trial basis.

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Toasted Mango staff member Suzanne Sementilli serves breakfast to tourist Nicole Gonzalez, who is visiting from Ft. Lauderdale.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 20, 2015
Toasted Mango brings sweetness to south Siesta

After investing more than $500,000 in a space in Crescent Plaza, the owners of the popular restaurant joint are ready to bring some swagger to the oft-ignored end of the island.

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Bay Island home sells for $1.8 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 20, 2015
Bay Island home sells for $1.8 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 3 and Aug. 7.

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A group of 12 residents at Pines of Sarasota collectively celebrated their 100th or more birthdays with a tea party Friday, August 14.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Faces of the centenarian club at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota celebrate group birthday for residents reaching 100 or more years.

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Jaliyah Campbell helped her mother out during a Cooking Matters class that took the group grocery shopping.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Whipping up healthy options

All Faiths Food Bank hosts Cooking Matters classes at Alta Vista Elementary School during the summer.

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A view of the shore from a parasailing ride taken by Rebecca Wild Baxter.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
This week in history 8.20.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.20.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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