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  • January 14, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

... Well, we already knew that, right? Now apparently all of New York knows how wonderful our slice of paradise is, too.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Carol Sawyer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Elephant in the room

Ironically, Carol Sawyer says that her collection of elephants has nothing to do with her position as president of the Republican Women's Club of Sarasota but more so with her love of elephants.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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FRENCH CONNECTION. Patrick Enright visited his uncle, Frank Enright, this summer in Paris and caught up on their Observer news near the Eiffel Tower.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

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  • Sarasota
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Camille Giardina is leading the Lady Sailors in points, assists and steals, but the senior point guard's leadership also includes setting the tone for her younger teammates. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Senior moment

Hungry to improve after a surprising run to the state semifinals, the Sarasota High School girls squad is on a roll again behind the leadership of senior Camille Giardina.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Patrol officers like J.D. Miller have taken on additional responsibilities as the Sarasota Police Department has undergone staffing cuts over the past several years. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Policing policy

Down more than 20% of its sworn officers since 2007, the Sarasota Police Department is adjusting to life with a leaner force.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cindy Kolb fishes at a beach access across from Givens Street on Siesta Key. Lido Key is across Big Pass in the distance.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Corps to redesign Lido groins

All three groins will be designed to be smaller and less intensive as part of the Big Pass dredging project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jason Bennett shares his thoughts regarding the city's bayfront at an event Saturday, at JDub's Brewing Co. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Vision statements

In its quest to guide the redevelopment of 75 acres of bayfront land, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 remains focused on six principles - and keeping the public involved.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
St. Armands BID circles traffic issues

As area stakeholders await an update on a parking study, the St. Armands Business Improvement District board hopes to find solutions to some shorter-term traffic woes.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jessica Hays, formerly the director of community awareness at Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center, starts her new role as president and CEO Monday. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 14, 2015
Hays will continue SPARCC's mission

SPARCC promotes from within in choosing Jessica Hays to replace outgoing president Olivia Thomas.

  • Sarasota
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The municipal parking lot is located near the intersection of Calle Minorga and Avenida Madera. Nearby residents say when the lot is full, they see an uptick on cars parked on their streets. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Commission tables parking ban for Siesta streets

Sarasota County commissioners want the fire department to review the parking issues on Avenida Milano and Avenida Madera before they take a vote later this month on banning parking there.

  • Sarasota
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Beginning this month, Darwin's on 4th owner Darwin Santa Maria, right, has paid homeless individuals camped on nearby Kumquat Court to assist him with jobs in and around his restaurant. Courtesy photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2015
Rosemary stakeholders search for solutions

As issues stemming from a growing homeless population have worsened, people in the Rosemary District are addressing the problems themselves.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
Flatwoods conservation changes irk residents

Commissioners laud environmental connectivity; residents worry for species survival.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Letters to the Editor

Condo Council lighting contest is unfair; Settling the lawsuit would have no effect

  • Sarasota
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Kafi Benz, new board president, presents Lourdes Ramirez with CONA's 2014 Citizen of the Year award. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 14, 2015
CONA forms committee to examine county issues

The top three issues the association will investigate this year are new sidewalks, roadway improvements and wildlife animal control.

  • Sarasota
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The Unit 303 condominium at 5300 Ocean Blvd. has two bedrooms, two baths and 1,375 square feet of living area. It sold for $910,000. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 14, 2015
Condominium in Terrace East sells for $910,000

A condominium in Terrace East tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
David Macdonald submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

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  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2015
Cops Corner: East County

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Newlyweds Judith Glickman and Leonard Lauder. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 13, 2015
Sarasota on the social map

The New York Social Diary discovers Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Over the next two months, a FEMA project will restore sand to the eroded Lido Key shoreline. Lido residents have repeatedly voiced concerns about the vulnerability of their shores.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 13, 2015
Short-term Lido renourishment begins Thursday

As Lido Key residents await approval for a long-term shoreline restoration project, a smaller renourishment effort is aimed at restoring sand lost after Tropical Storm Debby.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A mediation to resolve two lawsuits around the death of Donald Mader, a bicyclist who died April 4, 2014, after being struck by a vehicle, has failed.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2015
Mediation fails in cyclist death lawsuit

Joyce Mader, whose husband died in April after being struck by a car, has filed two lawsuits.

  • East County
  • News
Louis Ducruet, Jacqueline Zerbini and Fred Pfening III unveil the plaques.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2015
Ring of fame

The Circus Ring of Fame inducted its newest members at its 28th annual induction ceremony Sunday, on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Sophomore Brion Whitley fends off Logan Long and Aiden Crume of Southwest Florida Christian Academy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 13, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Southwest Florida Christian Academy vs. Sarasota Christian School

Sarasota Christian School walks away with a 60 to 43 win against Southwest Florida Christian Academy. Tuesday's conference game win keeps SCS undefeated in their district.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Surprise shower

When Susan Courter walked into the Rotary Club of Lakewood Ranch meeting Jan. 8, at Rose-dale Golf & Country Club, she had a momentary loss of words.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Randy Bezet
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Now open

The Rev. Randy Bezet, Bayside Community Church's senior pastor, welcomed members to the church's expanded East Bradenton campus during special grand opening services Jan. 10 and Jan. 11.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Family celebrates very merry Crite-mas

Max and Chloe Crites and their parents, Erik and Mollie, enjoyed a warm winter wonderland again this year.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cynda Grenfell with daughter Liz Yerkes, left.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Chapel christened with new name

Longboat Island Chapel renamed its side chapel the Prayer Chapel Jan. 11, during a dedication ceremony.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Rotary Club plans to hang TEN

The Rotary Club of Longboat Key's newest project is the Tuttle Elementary Nutrition (TEN) project.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2015
Beach House construction makes splash for neighbor

Longboat Key police have been called four times to the 22-unit condominium about a resident and his noise complaints.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Observer Digital Editor Alex Mahadevan helps load four cygnets into a truck following their capture. Photos by Colin Reid
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 13, 2015
The song of the swan keeper

Web Editor Alex Mahadevan enters new territory as he assists swan keeper David Novak in his capture of four cygnets.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dora Walters with her cat, Lottie, and dog, Jake. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 13, 2015
A reporter rewinds

Retired Longboat Observer Senior Editor Dora Walters looks back on her childhood, early careers and adventures in her new book.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jack Black, Town Manager Dave Bullock and Richard Thackery
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 13, 2015
Bullock talks Key issues with Republican Club

Town Manager Dave Bullock was the keynote speaker at the Republican Club of Longboat Key's Jan. 9 meeting at the Longboat Key Club's Portofino Ristorante & Bar and gave members an update on what to expect on the Key over the next 12 to 24 months.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
"I am Charlie."
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 13, 2015
Our View: Les incompetents

Much like the day of and after 9/11, the three-day Paris slaughtering by the Islamic Muslim terrorists leaves you stunned.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Obituary: Dr. Donald Lemon

Dr. Donald Lemon, 101, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2015
Obituary: Robert Diamant

Robert Diamant, 92, formerly of Longboat Key, died Jan. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
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