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Siesta Key

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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce announces award recipients

The 2012 Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business person of the year was Cheryl Gaddie of CG Designs. Get the full list here!

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  • Neighbors
The vicinity of the Terrace East condominium complex to Siesta Key Village has created tension related to sound levels.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2013
County to re-work noise ordinance

Sarasota County is scheduling neighborhood workshops to gather input on how to simplify sound regulations.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid addresses commissioners Jan. 30, about new transportation alternatives. Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 31, 2013
SCAT pitches strategic plan

County commissioners call for more efficiency from Sarasota County Area Transit but approve the Siesta Key trolley project.

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New Siesta Key Chamber Board of Directors member Cynthia Riddell and board member Aledia Tush
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce recognizes committed businesses

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and Business of the Year Awards Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Libby's Cafe + Bar to recap the year and award businesses for excellence.

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Ray Seymour, an out-of-work handyman, has been applying for jobs.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 31, 2013
Camp shows complexity of the homeless issue

A homeless population staying on Central Avenue illustrates the city's difficulty in trying to find a strategy to deal with an increasing homeless population.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

Brown case bound for shade session; Board approves tourist-tax spending

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 31, 2013
Candidates begin their campaign fundraising

Richard Dorfman, Susan Chapman and Kelvin Lumpkin lead the way in campaign contributions for the March 12 election.

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Beverly Meadows and Cecily Shar–Whitehill enjoy the bird colony. They like watching the birds fly in at sunset.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
The Oaks Club residents battle about birds

Residents at The Oaks Club have debated for two years about the removal of Brazilian pepper trees, home to 1,600 birds.

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Dr. Mahfouz El Shahawy stands near one station of the 18-point test he hopes will lead to earlier cardiovascular-disease detection.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Health symposium focuses on heart-disease prevention

With heart disease being the No. 1 killer of women, a new testing procedure might allow earlier detection.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

DID seeks a new board member

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 31, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Natasha Wilcox

Sarasota High School senior small forward, Natasha Wilcox, first hit the basketball court at the age of 7.

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1,000 — The career number of points for Riverview High senior Co-Capt. Gianna Vastola, who scored 16 points to help lead the Lady Rams to a 65-32 victory over Palm Harbor University in the Class 8A-District 8 semifinals Jan. 29.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
JUST THE STATS

8 - The number of Sarasota High boys soccer players who played their final game in a Sailors uniform after falling to Braden River 2-1 in overtime of the Class 4A-District 11 quarterfinals Jan. 22.

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Miracle League of Manasota baseball player Seth Morano enjoyed spending time with the Baltimore Orioles players, including Jim Johnson, far right. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 31, 2013
Orioles tee off for charity

The Baltimore Orioles will host their third annual Birdland Golf Classic Feb. 20, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club.

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The chapel stands on 12.5-foot stilts in case of flooding.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 31, 2013
Divine Design: Siesta Key Chapel

Siesta Key Chapel once held services in the auditorium of Out-of-Door School (now Out-of-Door Academy).The raindrops on the tin roof would often drown out the Rev. Dr. James Blackwood's voice.

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Frank Segretti Jr. and his parents hope their renovation will attract both locals and tourists. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

City Pizza doubles in size; Mandala Med Spa adds hoop dancing

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