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Siesta Key

A corrections sergeant discovered Bodner had agreed to supply an inmate with Oxycodone and Lorazepam during prearranged visits to the jail.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • January 9, 2012
Psychologist arrested for illegally providing pills to inmate

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested a Holli Bodner, 51, for providing controlled substances to an inmate at the Sarasota County Jail.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cheryl Losey, principal harpist in the Sarasota Orchestra, played pieces inspired by different readings, Friday, Jan. 6, during "Sounds of the Soul" at Pine Shores Presbyterian.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sounds of the Soul

Cheryl Losey, principal harpist of the Saraosta Orchestra, performed Friday, Jan. 6, for 'Sounds of the Soul' at Pine Shores Presbyterian.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
City Manager Bob Bartolotta and Deputy Manager Marlon Brown confer during Friday's special meeting that brought up numerous accusations against them.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 6, 2012
Vote to fire Bartolotta fails

The Sarasota City Commission voted unanimously Friday to continue an investigation and refer findings to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Catherine Luckner, Siesta Key Association president. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 6, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Catherine Luckner

You might know Catherine Luckner as the Siesta Key Association President, but how much do you really know about her? Find our five interesting facts in our candid Q&A.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Susan Scott. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 6, 2012
Scott named to lead Education Foundation

The Education Foundation of Sarasota County Jan. 5 announced the appointment of Susan Scott as the nonprofit's new executive director, following a special meeting of the organization's board of directors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Siesta Key

Enjoy an detailed preview of the 12 highly anticipated issues and people of 2012.

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  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Chris Brown

The Village property owner who has sued the county three times in the past four years wants all Key businesses to have the opportunity to prosper.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Catherine Luckner

Near the end of her first year as the Siesta Key Association president, Catherine Luckner has built a reputation for Key collaboration.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2012
News Briefs

New animal license fees approved; Nominations sought for Keystone Awards

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  • News
Talks between The Van Wezel Foundation and city staff over future operations of the performing arts hall have been tabled for two months. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2012
City officials spar with Van Wezel Foundation

The chairman of the Van Wezel Foundation expressed alarm Tuesday that, after months of negotiations with city staff, commissioners want more details concerning options.

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Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Lourdes Ramirez

After people become acquainted with Lourdes Ramirez, they often ask if she has a law degree because of her expertise in county issues.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: John F. McCarthy

The county's interim executive director of community services is overseeing some of the county's biggest projects starting this year, including the Siesta Public Beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Tom Maroney

From 'wrangling' criminals in Arizona to supervising Siesta Village upkeep, Tom Maroney knows the importance of a sense of humor.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Term limits

A Florida Supreme Court ruling later this year could bring faster, future turnover to the Sarasota County Commission.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 5, 2012
Delve into 12: Cathy Antunes

From baseball to term limits, one Sarasota citizen is doing her best to keep local government responsive to the people.

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