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Siesta Key

On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 13, 2014
VIDEO: County starts work on North Shell Road

Sarasota County will close the Siesta Key roadway through July 3, to create 17 regulated parking spaces.

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Sarasota County deputies increased their presence on Siesta Key during spring break this year, resulting in more charges than previous years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 12, 2014
Spring break patrols declared a success

A Sarasota County Sheriff's Office patrol initiative during March and April resulted in roughly 250 charges related to alcohol on Siesta Key - nearly 75% of all charges during the period.

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Sarasota Christian finished first in Class 2A in the 2013-14 Florida High School Athletic Association Floyd E. Lay Sunshine Cup All-Sports Awards point standings.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
High 5

Top five sports moments of the week

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Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy began running in 2010 as a way to stay active. Now she’s in the middle of training for her 10th marathon with the hopes of qualifying for the Boston Marathon.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
Sarasota resident aims to qualify for Boston Marathon

Sarasota resident Krissy Murphy was one of eight people recently chosen to join a group of national ambassadors representing Team CHOCOLATE MILK.

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The Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team went 7-0 to win the 2014 16U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 23 through May 26, in Fort Myers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 12, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota YMCA in need of volunteers; i9 Sports fall registration open; The Founders Club improvements begin; Florida Burn 2016 Pennant Team

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Jones learned to play mahjong in 1979.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 12, 2014
Your Neighbor: Ursula Jones

Ursula Jones is mad for mahjong. The petite redhead has been playing for more than three decades and is just as passionate as the day she learned to play.

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Unit 31 at 500 S. Palm Ave. has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,830 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.35 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 12, 2014
Bay Island home sells for $3.75 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 26 and May 30.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
OBITUARY: Ellis Glee 'E.G.' Bennington

Ellis Glee 'E.G.' Bennington, 54, of Siesta Key, died Monday, June 2.

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Learn how to make homemade ravioli with Andrea Bozzolo of Andrea's.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Andrea's

This week we went in the kitchen with Andrea Bozzolo, owner of Andrea's, for a homemade ravioli dish. Get the full recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's In the Kitchen.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2014
The Good News: Sarasota Middle School

For Sarasota Middle School teachers and administration, STEMsmart award reflects everyday student engagement.

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Jennifer and Ruby Dixon
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • June 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Kids Summer Beach Run

Runners of all ages hit the beach for the Kids Summer Beach Run Tuesday, June 10, at Siesta Key Beach. The run is the first in the 10-part series and was organized by the Manasota Track Club. Participants jogged 3.5 miles along the water among beachgoers and afterwards cooled off with ice pops.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2014
Gov. Scott fills School Board vacancy

Gov. Rick Scott selected Sarasota County School Board District 1 candidate Bridget Ziegler to fill the vacancy created by the April resignation of Carol Todd.

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Les and Pam McCurdy
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
Comedy Central: McCurdy's set to open June 11

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre owner Les McCurdy says despite the pain of moving his business, he made the right choice. Now it's time to let the laughs begin.

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City staff may be charged with maintaining medians and other grassy spaces for several weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2014
City mowing contractor cuts service

Following service issues, the city may now be on its own when it comes to turf maintenance.

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Pine View School for the Gifted eighth-grader Hallie Schiffman began sailing competitively when she was 10 years old.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 5, 2014
Setting sail

Thirteen-year-old Hallie Schiffman was recently named the recipient of the 2014 Young Woman Sailor of the Year Award.

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