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Siesta Key

Police Department victim advocate position reinstated
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 1, 2013
Feb. 1: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Bill Galvano to visit Willowbrook community today; Police Department victim advocate position reinstated; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sally Bradshaw is a GOP political strategist.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Florida Newsmakers: Sally Bradshaw

Watch Florida Newsmakers pilot program with Ron Sachs as he discusses last year's election results with GOP political strategist Sally Bradshaw.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Local Musician Chris Otto plays Monday, Jan. 28, at The Local Bean. File photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2013
Sunday jazz

The Local Bean will host Afternoon Sunday Jazz at The Bean from 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays starting Feb. 10, at 5138 Ocean Blvd.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 31, 2013
Jan. 31: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Prostitution investigations result in five arrests; Man arrested after GMD crash; Manatee authorities have named suspects in a burglary case; Camp shows complexity of homeless issue.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • 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!

  • Siesta Key
  • 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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

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

  • Siesta Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2013
News Briefs

DID seeks a new board member

  • Siesta Key
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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.

  • Sarasota
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