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Siesta Key

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 14, 2014
Homelessness plan comes into focus

The Sarasota County Commission will receive an update from County Administrator Tom Harmer on the area's homelessness plan Tuesday.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Surfers at Lido Beach.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Surf's up

A cold front kicked up a chest-high swell along Florida's Suncoast Thursday, much to the delight of surfers at Lido Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 13, 2014
VIDEO: Aerial yoga takes flight

Although most yoga participants have found peace on the floor, many yoga-lovers and newcomers are taking their love for yoga to new heights.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Floral engagement

The Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter held its 46th annual exhibition Feb. 22 and Feb. 23, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Cheers!

Darwin's on 4th's brewery, Darwin Brewing Co., earned a silver medal in the Best Florida Beers porter category for its Charapa Spiced Porter at Tampa Bay Beer Week March 1 through March 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Return to her roots

Emmy-winning anchor and Riverview graduate Sharyl Attkisson will return to Sarasota this month to make her first public appearance after announcing her decision to leave CBS.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Traffic spurs noise complaints

Residents of Wellington Chase, a neighborhood within Palmer Ranch, want the county to install sound walls along Honore.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
News Briefs

Boaters' Coalition says no to Big Pass dredge; Sarasota Police Foundation searches for board; Sheriff's Office braces for spring breakers

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Army Corps MIA at Tiger Bay debate

Representatives of the city were left on their own to defend the merits of a proposed Army Corps of Engineers project to mine the Big Pass shoal for Lido Beach sand.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2014
Committee recommends long-term CRA extension

As commissioners consider the future of the city's Downtown Community Redevelopment Agency, an advisory committee will recommend a 30-year extension - with some changes.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
Our view

The key to a cultural park

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 13, 2014
Siesta Chamber's new leader shares insights

After her first week on the job, new Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debra Lynn-Schmitz reflects on the Key's challenges and opportunities and her vision and how to keep the island's tourism industry booming.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • March 13, 2014
Pineapple Antiques Show returns for 38th year

The Rotary Club of Sarasota Sunrise will host the 38th annual Pineapple Antiques Show Friday, March 21, to Sunday, March 23.

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