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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 26, 2012
Dent, Thaxton attack each other's party loyalty and track record

The doe milling around the ninth green at Laurel Oak Country Club created a peaceful contrast to the heated debate inside the nearby clubhouse, as two candidates for Sarasota Supervisor of Elections quarreled three weeks before they will meet for the primary election.

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This home at 3936 Shell Road has three bedrooms, two baths and 1,541 square feet of living area. It sold for $450,000. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2012
White Beach Fruit Co. home sells for $2.1 million

A home in White Beach Fruit Co. tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Amanda Swalby took this sunset photo on Siesta Key.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 25, 2012
July 25: Daily Headlines Video

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Jon Thaxton
  • By Rod Thomson
  • July 25, 2012
Primary Election: Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections

Editor's note: As the Aug. 14 primary election nears, the Longboat Observer will be publishing short profiles and Q&A segments from each of the candidates who will represent Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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  • July 24, 2012
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The Siesta Key Village Association launches 36 radio spots that will be broadcasted throughout this week.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 24, 2012
Village ads hit airwaves

Radio advertisements for Siesta Key Village will air this week on 107.9 WSRZ.

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  • July 23, 2012
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This week's in the kitchen is with Kay Kouvatsos, of the Village Cafe.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 23, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Kay Kouvatsos

Kay Kouvatsos of the Village Cafe on Siesta Key enjoys serving up a wide variety of food while working at her family restaurant.

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Ryan Montague, a staff member in Sarasota Count Traffic Engineering, shows representatives a dumpster their firms will oversee during an annual contract for Siesta Key Village maintenance.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2012
County picks firm for Village maintenance

Sarasota County recommended a Sarasota company for an annual maintenance contract for Siesta Key Village after nearly a year without one.

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Carol Wojtyna with Lori and Todd Buchman
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: SKCC at Ruth's Chris

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce held their monthly business card exchange at Ruth's Chris Steak House, Thursday, July 19.

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  • July 20, 2012
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Cheryl Gaddie focuses hard, lining up a pool shot in her Calle Miramar home. Her next target is undertaking the organization of the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 20, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Cheryl Gaddie

Cheryl Gaddie moved from Grand Forks, N.D., to Siesta Key in 2006 and quickly entrenched herself in the community.

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  • July 19, 2012
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Ed Brodsky, Peter Lombardo, and John Torraco, all candidates for the 12th Judicial District State Attorney's Office, trade bards at Michael's on East.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 19, 2012
Claws come out at Tiger Bay lunch

The heated race for 12th Judicial District's State Attorney Office was on display today at Michael's on East.

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