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Mary Gobell and Joan Colwell rang in the new year at last year’s All Angels annual Epiphany concert. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: All Angels Epiphany concert and party

All Angels by the Sea will ring in the twelfth night of Christmas with a concert and party.

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Chef Jose Martinez and his wife, Victoria, with celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse during the September filming of 'Coming to America.' (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 3, 2014
'Emeril's Florida' premier features Key restaurateur

The show's season two premier features Maison Blanche owner Jose Martinez and airs Sunday.

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Longboat Key Police Chief Pete Cumming credits the installation of the Key’s license plate-recognition cameras being installed in August for an increase in traffic stops.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 3, 2014
Police reveal 2013 statistics

Increases in vandalism and trespassing offenses are up 54% and 32% respectively and the increase in offenses are attributed to the condition of the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.

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  • News
The event, which is for both runners and walkers, will be held monthly until May 3.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: New Balance Free 5K Fun Run Series

New Balance Sarasota's Free 5K Fun Run Series is an easy way to keep your New Year resolution.

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Abigail Cobb shows off her freshly-painted face during the October Music on Main event.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music on Main

Patrons strolling around from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 3, on Lakewood Ranch Main Street, will be met with more than the bustle of downtown, as jazz, blues and other music genres fill the air during Music on Main.

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Ronni Belser and Lauren McGill
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  • Josh Siegel
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Jump for Joy for Lexi Brown

Friends and family of Lexi Brown, a Gene Witt Elementary School fifth grader who was killed in January 2013 by her father, gathered Jan. 2 at Jumpin Fun Sports to celebrate the success of Nate's Honor Animal Rescue - the East County shelter where Lexi often volunteered.

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The campaign was conducted in partnership with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and supported through a grant from the Florida Department of Transportation.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 3, 2014
Holiday DUI crackdown nets 26 arrests

The Sarasota Sheriff's Office launched additional patrols to crack down on drunk driving during the holiday season.

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Sarasota Police detectives begin investigating a homicide that occurred on New Year's Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 3, 2014
VIDEO: Sarasota Police arrest homicide suspect

Sarasota Police arrested 35-year-old Jorge Macias at 11:30 p.m. Thursday, after which he admitted to stabbing Johnny Luna multiple times.

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Michael and Ellen Johnson with Christen and Brad Benson
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SYC New Year's Gala

Members gathered at Sarasota Yacht Club Tuesday, Dec. 31, for the New Year's Gala.

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  • Neighbors
Valerie Dimond and Gabby, an Umbrella Cockatoo, greet visitors.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 2, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Gabbing Gabby

Valerie Dimond and Gabby, a lively Umbrella Cockatoo, welcome guests to Save Our Seabirds on Thursday, January 2. A non-profit wildlife organization, Save Our Seabirds makes it their mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release sick and injured birds. Stop by any day of the week to meet Gabby and her other feathered friends.

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Menu for Nutrition will partner with community organizations to help teach the importance of a healthy regime.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 2, 2014
Junior League of Sarasota introduces Menu for Nutrition

The volunteer-based organization hopes to build a healthier Sarasota by offering the community a program focused on good nutrition.

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Over the past year both the Islandside, pictured, and Harbourside golf course have gotten upgrades including improved cart paths and new landscaping. (File photo)
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 2, 2014
Key Club named top 500 resort

Travel + Leisure magazine named the Longboat Key resort in its annual listing of the top hotels and resorts worldwide.

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Medallion Home Founder Carols Beruff shows off his Riva Trace community in Bradenton — one of various Medallion properties that collectively totaled more than $100 million in sales in 2013.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 2, 2014
Medallion Home celebrates record sales year

Medallion Home closed out 2013 with more than $100 million in sales - a record year for the company.

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Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County Executive Director Jim Shirley prepares to ship pianos to artists to be painted as part of the Sarasota Keys project.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 2, 2014
Artists announced for downtown piano project

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County chooses seven artists to paint the six pianos to be placed throughout downtown Sarasota this month.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 2, 2014
Sheriff's operation targets underage alcohol sales

Eight area convenience store clerks were cited for selling alcohol to a minor during an undercover sting by the Sarasota Sheriff's Office.

  • Siesta Key
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Girl of the Year Rachel Mallett and her father, Bill
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 2, 2014
Girl of the Year

Rachel Mallett, 14, was announced as Girls Inc.'s Girl of the Year Dec. 10.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
Take the Observer on your 2014 travels!

Are you planning a trip in the new year? Make sure to take your Sarasota Observer along!

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
2013: The Best of Cops Corner

Enjoy our picks for the best Cops Corners from 2013.

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Dr. Myra McPherson, 2012 Girl of the Year Shayla Brown, Shakeyla Dozier, Shaiya Dozier and Zandy Sanders Jan. 11 during the surprise reception for Zandy.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: January

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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New College of Florida inaugurates Dr. Donal B. O'Shea Feb. 15, at the college. O'Shea is New College's fifth president and was the second president in the college's history to be recognized with an inauguration ceremony.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: February

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Virginia Hughes fit the nautical theme at the Mote Marine fundraiser March 21, at Sarasota Architectural Salvage.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: March

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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Incoming Girls Inc. Executive Director Robin Rose sits with several of the Girls Inc. girls in April. Rose joined Girls Inc. in August.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: April

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Cathy Lankenau's first-grade class performs "Summarize a Story" May 7 in Southside Elementary School's variety show.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: May

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  • Sarasota
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  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: June

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Sarasotans watch this year's Fourth of July fireworks from around the city.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: July

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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Sarasota High School cheerleaders energize their classmates Aug. 23, at the Sarasota vs. Dixie Hollins football game.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: August

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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Siesta Key Kiwanis Club President Joe Sikora and Sarasota County Fire Department Chief Kevin Easton attend the Siesta Key Kiwanis Club weekly meeting Sept. 4.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: September

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  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: October

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Artist Ketty Grossi works on her chalk art during the 2013 "Legacy of Valor"-themed Sarasota Chalk Festival, which took place Nov. 13 through Nov. 18.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: November

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

  • Sarasota
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Chris Deluna with her dog, Kiwi, at the third annual Achieva Reindeer Trot Dec. 7, at Payne Park.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
The Year in Pictures: December

Enjoy our picks for the best pictures from 2013.

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The Out-of-Door Academy baseball team
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 2, 2014
Top Sports Moments of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

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  • Neighbors
Riverview High Girls Swimming
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 2, 2014
Top Teams of 2013

As another year comes to a close, we at the Sarasota Observer once again celebrate your accomplishments with our Year in Sports 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. Unit 1101 in Beau Ciel, 990 Blvd. of the Arts, sold for $1.61 million. Unit 901 sold for $1,575,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 2, 2014
Casey Key home sells for $1.75 million

Caroline and Rodney Salvati, of Englewood, sold their home at 1516 Casey Key Road to Kenneth and Susan Grzybowski, of Temple Terrace, for $1.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
John Myers, Sarasota
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2014
Setting the scene

Enjoy our picks for the best sunset photos from 2013.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
High-density apartments could come to this Rosemary District parcel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Rosemary explores higher density

The proposed Rosemary Residential Overlay District would allow for higher-density housing developments in the area, which the city believes will spur much-anticipated growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Town commissioners approved a four-month extension of the grandfathered tourism units at the shuttered resort Dec. 11, making the latest tourism extension deadline April 30.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 2, 2014
Year in Review: December 2013, Colony receives four-month extension

Commissioners extended the deadline for the property's grandfathered status but will hold a public hearing to determine whether the town should take action to demolish the Colony's buildings.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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