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Siesta Key

Triathletes race from their swim on Siesta Key Beach to mount their bikes at the Multirace Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon

Athletes swam, biked and ran Saturday, Aug 3, at the Siesta Beach Olympic and Sprint Triathlon. Approximately 400 people participated in the duathlon, 1 mile run, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run; Olympic Triathlon 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10 km run; and the Triathlon Sprint, 0.25 mile swim, 12.4 mile bike and 3.1 mile run.

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A 39-year-old man was killed during a shooting following a Manatee Mustangs youth football practice at the 13th Avenue Dream Center in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2013
Aug. 2: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Judge orders sale of Nadel property; Video feature: Adam Jaco's Boxing & Fitness; Video feature: Sarasotans talk about tax-free holiday; Bradenton shooting leaves one dead

  • Longboat Key
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Siesta Key Association board members Catherine Luckner and Michael Shay discuss a proposal to dredge Big Pass.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 2, 2013
SKA plans for independent look at proposed dredging

On Thursday, the Siesta Key Association unanimously approved hiring a coastal engineer to independently review a proposed dredging project for Big Pass.

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The SEC arranged the sale of a five-acre parcel of land located at 15576 Fruitville Road, once owned by Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 2, 2013
Judge orders sale of Nadel property

United States District Judge Richard Lazzara authorized the sale of a five-acre tract of land once belonging to deceased Ponzi-schemer Arthur Nadel July 18.

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CW's 'Breaking Pointe' lead character, Ian Tanzer, leaves Utah's Ballet West to join the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2013
Aug. 1 Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Caragiulo announces bid for Barbetta's seat; Food fight commences at State Street garage; Smooth waters: Joe Dobson; Reality TV star joins Sarasota Ballet

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Witnesses found a painter pinned between a building and a machine before 10 a.m. this morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2013
July 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Man dies while painting Sarasota Military Academy; Sarasota Chalk Festival to cover more ground in fewer days; Setting the barre high; School board adopts tentative budget and millage rate

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Law enforcement and first responders practiced a response to a shooter and bomb situation today at Riverview High School.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2013
July 30: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Schools train for emergency situations; PHOTO GALLERY: Cinderella Project Runway; Mosquito Management warns of increased threat; Board plans to buy Iwo Jima statue

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This is an example of a concrete bollard that will go into Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 30, 2013
Work on Village bollards starts this week on

Sarasota County begins crosswalk lighting installation Wednesday, July 31, in Siesta Key Village.

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Two men robbed a local 7-Eleven gas station at gunpoint early this morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2013
July 29: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: East County gas station robbed at gunpoint; Key Club receives 30th AAA Four-Diamond Award; Sarasota Sheriff's aviators win award; Elderly woman robbed outside store

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 26, 2013
Passing grades but little improvement for Sarasota schools

In response to tougher grading standards, a state ruling prevented several schools' grades from falling further than they otherwise would have.

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Sarasota audiences were first introduced to "South Beach Babylon" in 2011 during a reading of the play, still in draft form, at FST's Sarasota Festival of New Plays.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2013
July 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Homelessness consultant to cost $40,000; Salvation Army extends services; Street project dampens business; Playwright talks 'South Beach Babylon'; PHOTO GALLERY: Rick De Furia Retirement Celebration

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Chef Camp offered four sessions through the summer, during which area chefs taught children how to saute and grill, and make pasta, sauce and desserts
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 25, 2013
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: School budget growth comes with a catch; Nonprofit develops affiliation with Moffitt; Chief DiPino 'locked up' for charity; Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: Chef Camp

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Construction between Gulfstream Avenue and Palm Avenue on Main Street has resulted in a reduction in parking spaces near businesses across the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
Street project dampens business

Some merchants are upset by the impact Main Street improvements have had on their businesses, but the Downtown Improvement District says the work will reap benefits.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2013
Big budget, questionable results for police

City police receive almost $30 milllion in the proposed 2013-14 budget, but the department has fallen short compared to other municipalities.

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J. Mack Reid stands with members of the Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 25, 2013
J. Mack Reid leaves mark on Boys and Girls Club

After more than two decades with the organization, Reid is preparing for retirement.

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