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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Police seek homeless man for robbery

Police allege 35-year-old Gregory Thompson threatened a teller at a downtown Sarasota Fifth Third Bank Wednesday, April 10, and fled on foot.

  • Sarasota
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Area residents commonly walk their dogs and, children play in the Fruitville Park.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 11, 2013
Residents protest Benderson project

About 100 residents have signed a petition. Benderson Development Co. still needs a zoning change before it can start construction.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 11, 2013
Signs of change appear in Rosemary

Lolita Tartine and a planned 6.5-acre apartment project are two signs of change in the commercial district that was slated for redevelopment before the recession hit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
News Briefs

Candidates reinforce their stance on issues at CONA forum; Tandem parking up for City Commission vote; Patterson Foundation launches Legacy of Valor campaign; Ringling announces 2014 lecture schedule

  • Sarasota
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Informational signs on Siesta Key Beach warn against disturbing shorebirds.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
Plover nesting season is off to a rough start

From fire to fire ants, and predators to vandals, the dunes on Siesta Key beach have been a hazard to the threatened species.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sports Page Bar & Grille wants to stay on Main Street and is working with the owner of 1459 and 1461 Main St. to possibly lease the spaces.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 11, 2013
Sports Page considers new location

If the city approves an exemption and conditional-use application, the bar's old granite bar top will be moved into the new space.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 11, 2013
SKA takes on parking concerns

The group has offered to support no-parking signs and will consider changes to the Siesta Key Overlay District.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 11, 2013
Super Boat Grand Prix decision good news for charities

The Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix is more than a Fourth of July tradition and local economic booster - many area children's programs also rely on the money it nets.

  • Sarasota
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Chad Ruis worked on a piece of artwork during the Siesta Fiesta festival last year.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Merchants put Siesta Key on the map with Siesta Fiesta

Siesta Key merchants came together in 1972 to organize an art show that, for the past 41 years, has brought hundreds of thousands of people to Siesta Key each year.

  • Sarasota
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The Harrison brothers, Christian, left, and Ryan, right, are two local rising stars to watch in the Sarasota Open. They train with their father, Pat, center, at IMG Academy in Bradenton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 11, 2013
Sarasota Open brings top-tier tennis to Longboat Key Club

Sarasota's tennis enthusiasts won't have to wait much longer to watch a few of the world's best players compete in the area.

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Heading the building expansion of St. Boniface Episcopal Church were Alan Purmort, senior warden, the Rev. David E. Johnson, Lester Newburn, chairman of the church building committee, and architect David Harris.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
MOMENTS IN TIME

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

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney alumnae and Florida State University freshman Annie Montgomery will hit the sand of Siesta Key Beach this weekend for the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta, a college sand-volleyball tournament. Photo courtesy of Mike Olivella.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
Sand Solace: Annie Montgomery

Cardinal Mooney High graduate Annie Montgomery is making an immediate impact in her freshman season at Florida State University. Montgomery will compete April 12 through April 14 in the fifth annual Fiesta on Siesta.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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This week's standout player is Tyler Dietrich
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
SIDELINES

Lady Rams edge past Lady Sailors; Cougars win big; Crew wins third straight title

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Caroline Dailey

The Out-of-Door Academy senior Caroline Dailey defeated Bradenton Christian's Haley Waldo 6-0, 6-0 to capture the No. 1 singles crown at the Class 1A-District 9 tournament April 2.

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Holocaust survivors Frank and Eva Schaal (front row) were joined by Temple Emanu-El Religious School fourth-grader Julia Beatt, director of education Sabrina Silverberg and fifth-grader Joshua Cappelli following their talk.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

That's a wrap; Science stars; History remembered

  • Sarasota
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This home at 220 Tenacity Lane has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,467 square feet of living area. It sold for $4.25 million. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 11, 2013
Home in Sarasota Beach sells for $4.25 million

A home in Sarasota Beach tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Richard and Marcia Holton, of Sarasota, sold their home at 220 Tenacity Lane to William Knapp, William Knapp II and Gerard Neugent, trustees, of West Des Moines, Iowa, for $4.25 million.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Your Neighbor: Dr. Robert Shamsey

Dr. Robert Shamsey has been practicing medicine for more than 40 years, but when asked if he is ready to retire, the 68-year-old pediatrician's answer is a resounding "no."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2013
Weather Photo: COTTON CANDY CLOUDS

Dave Siegwald submitted this photo of sunrise from the John Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Braden River senior Ashley Allard puts down a sacrifice bunt in the first inning.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch vs. Braden River

The Braden River High softball team defeated rival Lakewood Ranch 2-0 in its regular-season finale April 9.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 11, 2013
Student Spotlight: André Dupuis

Andre Dupuis' room is lined with medals, certificates and trophies from regattas and speech-and-debate tournaments from across the country. Despite his accomplishments, the Pine View junior is not boisterous or flashy, but sincere and modest.

  • Sarasota
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Bruno Giuranna, the birthday boy, with his family. From left Gabriele, Aura, Bruno, Olivia and Annasofia Giuranna.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2013
Epicurean Encore Interactive Dinner

Epicurean Encore Interactive Dinner

  • Black Tie
Jessica Loeb and Sandra Werb
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 10, 2013
30th annual Pique Nique sur la Baie

30th annual Pique Nique sur la Baie

  • Black Tie
Stanley Friedlander, Ira Peterman and Ed Ryan
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Winding Oaks End of Season Party

Winding Oaks residents enjoyed an end of season party Wednesday, April 10, at the Bay Isles Beach Club. Gordon Gourmet catered the event; Ben Hammond played the guitar and sang.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Poet Cedric Hameed grew up in a poor crime-ridden urban community in New York — learn more about his story in today's headlines!
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • April 10, 2013
April 10: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease; IRISS opens global headquarters; Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta; Waxing poetic: Cedric Hameed

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 10, 2013
New College Student earns Truman Scholarship

New College student Michael Long is one of 62 students in the country to receive the prestigious scholarship

  • Sarasota
  • News
Blair Bloomston, vice president of game on Nation, delivered one of four exercises that increase competition, mystery, humor and empowerment in the workplace. Doug Phillips watched.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Breakfast of Champions

Blair Bloomston of game on Nation helped members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance discover their imagination at the organization's Breakfast of Champions April 10. In a presentation to the business leaders at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club, Bloomston, using exercises that bring out humor, mystery, empowerment and competition, aimed to create authentic connections.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 10, 2013
New College students receive national award

New College of Florida Students received the President's Volunteer Service Award for logging more than 500 hours of community service in their neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Patrons stroll Ocean Boulevard during the 2012 Siesta Fiesta.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 10, 2013
Roads closed for Siesta Fiesta

A stretch of Ocean Boulevard to Beach Road will be closed Saturday, April 13, through Sunday, April 14.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Bert Rapowitz, Judy Gelman, Mort Skirboll and Hannah Weinberg
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Queen's Harbour End of Season Party

Queen's Harbour residents held a potluck party Tuesday, April 9, at Bay Isles Beach Club to celebrate the end of season.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A new finance director was hired at Town Hall Tuesday evening.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Bullock hires new finance director

Susan Smith, a longtime accountant in Connecticut, accepted the town's finance director position and will report to the town in mid-May.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Tom Aposporos of J. Wood Realty and Tony Driscoll of the Sarasota Open
    By
  • Katie Hendrick
  • April 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Business After Hours Courtside

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a networking session Tuesday, April 9, at the Longboat Key Public Tennis Center. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and an exhibition tennis match between Sarasota Open contestants.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
A photo simulation of what a DAS node on a light pole and a tower in the distance would look like from a motorist’s viewpoint on Gulf of Mexico Drive. Photo courtesy of Alpha Omega Communications LLC.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Chapel will vote on fate of cell tower lease

If Island Chapel members approve the extension of a lease agreement for a cell tower, Jim Eatrides and Kevin Barile plan to submit a new application.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Colony unit owners favor a rebuild

Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon said the vote 'is clearly in favor of a rebuild' and plans to ask a redevelopment committee to pick a future developer.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Mar Vista makes storied request

The Planning and Zoning Board will review Mar Vista owner Ed Chiles' request to build a second story and space for events and wedding receptions.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 10, 2013
Police ponder 401(a) retirement option

The Police Department Union met with town staff last week to present a proposal and to consider a proposal that doesn't include a defined benefit contribution plan.

  • Longboat Key
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