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Kay and Bill Adkins
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Celebration of Hope Dinner

Celebration of Hope Dinner

  • Black Tie
Paul Thorpe is shocked by the 120 people waiting for him as he steps through the door.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Celebrating Paul Thorpe

The invitation to Paul Thorpe's Thursday, April 25 surprise party read 'Lets make a toast to Paul Thorpe a.k.a Mr. Downtown.' One hundred twenty community members and leaders, friends and family surprised Paul Thorpe at the Gator Club to show their appreciation and celebrate the strides he has been making for Sarasota for the past four decades. 'Young and old, we all love him,' said party organizer and close friend Barbara Strauss. 'This was long overdue.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jesse White with his daughter Amelia White, 8.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 25, 2013
Children at Work

Many children took part in the 20th annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Day Thursday, April 25.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Children watch closely as Officer Tim Bain and canine partner “Kuda” show how a K-9 takes down a suspect.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Children watch K-9s in action at Sarasota Police Department

National Take Your Child to Work Day started with a K-9 unit demonstration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Publix anchored The Ringling Shopping Center, which now stands mostly vacant.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan
  • April 25, 2013
Property owners file petition against Walmart decision

The legal challenge filed this week asks a judge to review the City Commission's denial of a proposed Walmart.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wendy Walker and Nancy Moore organized the event
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Bird Key Yacht Club Style Show

The ladies of Bird Key Yacht Club enjoyed a luncheon and style show THursday, April 25. Members dined on shrimp kabobs and watched her peers model fashions from Dreamweavers. Les Ciseaux provided hair and make up styling.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Colony settlement talks continue - learn more in today's headlines!
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Daily Headlines Video

Top Stories: Colony settlement talks continue; Woman's Exchange plans its expansion; Lakewood Ranch Main Street repainting

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key Fire Rescue responded to 477 calls during the first quarter of 2013.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 25, 2013
Longboat Key Fire Rescue calls increase in first quarter

Call volume is up 10% during the first three months of 2013, according to Longboat Key Fire Rescue.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A digital sign placed to caution panhandlers about the enforcement of the new ordinance, effective April 29.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 25, 2013
Panhandling ordinance enforcement begins Monday

Sarasota police officers will be issuing court summons or making arrests of anyone caught soliciting cars in traffic right-of-ways starting Monday, April 29.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cash Murphy and Cooper Joy, both 5, are ready to plant. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Green thumbs

St. Boniface Preschool has teamed up with the Florida Farm to School program to teach children from where their food comes.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Tampa-based artist Stephen Palladino painted a 40-foot clover mural for Shamrock's St. Patrick’s Day party. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Hearts of gold

The Shamrock Pub donated $7,100 to the YMCA Youth Shelter April 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Construction crews began tearing away the face of the former locations of the Sports Page and Living Walls & Art on Main Street Wednesday, April 24.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
April 25: Morning Headlines

Morning Headlines: Developer demolishes former Sports page site; City files $15 million BP claim

  • Sarasota
  • News
Braden River senior Dylan Lee, center, is congratulated following his solo home run in the bottom of the first inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Braden River vs. Charlotte

Braden River High senior Brooks Norton pitched a complete game shutout, leading the Pirates to a 3-0 victory over Charlotte in the Class 7A-District 11 quarterfinals April 23.

  • East County
  • Sports
The Starbucks on Main Street is getting painted this week. Stores will stay open during the painting process.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 25, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Main Street gets repainting

Part of routine maintenance to the exterior of individual businesses, the painting began April 1 and the process will take four to six months.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Commissioner Jack Duncan attended a Colony special workshop via Skype Wednesday at Town Hall.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 25, 2013
Colony settlement talks continue

A special meeting held Wednesday to discuss the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort revealed a settlement between affected parties could be reached within 60 days.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Developer Tom Mannausa is building the Jewel, a 17-story luxury condominium tower in the property of the former bar and the previous Living Walls & Art location.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 25, 2013
Developer demolishes former Sports page site

Construction crews began tearing away the face of the former locations of the Sports Page and Living Walls & Art on Main Street Wednesday, April 24.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"He deals with you on a one-to-one basis," says Clinton Earl Scott, a former construction worker who has been homeless in Sarasota since the 1990s, of Officer David Dubendorf. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Homeless Boundaries: David Dubendorf

Whether it's as 'Carrot Top' or 'Officer Dave,' most of Sarasota's homeless population know David Dubendorf.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Woman's Exchange purchased the adjacent property that current houses a four-plex.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Woman's Exchange plans its expansion

The nonprofit plans to expand into an adjacent property it purchased in 2012. Options for the space include additional storage and retail space.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brooke Misatone and his father, Francis, and mother, Barbara (not pictured), have owned The Bullet Hole since 1982.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Bullet Hole leaves its mark

After 66 years on Main Street, the historic gun store is preparing to expand in its new Orange Avenue location.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Construction crews are building the chiller plant at the southwest corner of S. Tamiami Trail and the main entrance to the park.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Work under way on chiller plant at Phillippi Estate

The $1.15 million chiller is designed to operate during off-peak hours, when energy costs are lower.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 25, 2013
Development could cost the city

Draft traffic study: Proposed Benderson retail development would trigger $17.6 million in roadway improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Photo by Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
MR. DOWNTOWN: a well-earned title

Through a strong love for the community, Paul Thorpe has helped develop downtown Sarasota into the thriving destination it is today.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Our View: Panhandler paradise no more

Thanks to the crafty law drafting of Sarasota City Attorney Robert Fournier, the Sarasota City Commission outlawed panhandling Tuesday on many of the city's busiest streets and roadways.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Todd Steinberg sings and plays the banjo for Kobernick-Anchin residents.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Laugh Out Loud: Laughter Unlimited

Laughter Unlimited keeps spirits high with humor therapy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

The Observer takes a look back at this week in Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Alston will be honored Tuesday, April 30, at the Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Giving Matters honors philanthropist

Booker High School senior Laura Alston is the winner of the 2013 Young Woman Philanthropy Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota graduate Courtney Berger has raced the course at Nathan Benderson Park four times since joining the Nova Southeastern University crew team three years ago. Courtesy of Nova Southeastern University.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
Former Crew rower steers Sharks

Sarasota High graduate and Nova Southeastern University coxswain Courtney Berger will return home to compete in the 2013 Sunshine State Conference Rowing Championship April 26, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 25, 2013
Athlete of the Week: MADISON SCHMIDT

Riverview High senior Madison Schmidt cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to win the pole vault event at the Class 4A-District 7 meet April 17, at Spoto High.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Sailors earn berth in regional tourney; Lady Rams' season ends in semifinals

  • East County
  • Sports
3 — The place The Out-of-Door Academy finished in a tie during the Class 1A State Tennis Finals April 15-16, in Sanford.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
JUST THE STATS

43 - The number of teams scheduled to compete in the Florida Scholastic Rowing Association Sweep Championships April 27 and April 28, at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dinner guests Barbara Gochman and Joan Halpern
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2013
Who Dunnit? Sarasota Bay Club residents on the case

Sarasota Bay Club residents are on the case at 'Murder at the Opera' dinner.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stephanie Draper
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
Student Spotlight: STEPHANIE DRAPER

Riverview High School senior Stephanie Draper's interest in dentistry didn't begin in a dentist's office - it began on the ocean.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Fifth-graders at Temple Beth Sholom School experienced life as pioneers Tuesday, April 16, after studying and learning about pioneers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

Pint-sized pioneers; Community cleanup; Little Einsteins; Painting positivity

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 15E at 50 Central Ave. has two bedrooms, two baths, one half-bath and 2,035 square feet of living area. It sold for $875,000. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 25, 2013
Home in Harbor Acres sells for $3,776,200

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Rainer and Debora Blomster, trustees, of Sarasota, sold the home at 1540 Hillview Drive to Jeffery Kints, of Ontario, Canada, for $3,776,200.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Yaryna Klimchak
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 25, 2013
YOUR NEIGHBOR: Jorie Lueloff

When Jorie Lueloff joined WMAQ-TV in 1966, as Chicago's first female news anchor, she didn't receive a warm welcome from everyone in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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