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Sydney Fagin’s sculpture, "Dancing with the Torah." Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Kobernick-Anchin resident gets hands-on

One of 90-year-old Kobernick-Anchin Pavilion resident Sidney Fagin's handmade sculptures was celebrated recently at the retirement complex.

  • Sarasota
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Emily Ervin. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Overnight Success

Local teen and Miss Heart of the USA pageant competitor Emily Ervin recently saw success with an overnight food drive she organized.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The newlyweds and their wedding party visited SKOB Sunday.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Our Town: Wedded bliss

David and Ashley Perkins celebrated their one-day-old nuptials Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Siesta Key Oyster Bar in Siesta Key Village.

  • Siesta Key
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Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Our Town: A hair 'do'

Deb Applebee finally went for the big cut Sunday, Oct. 14, during the Team Believe Martinis and Makeovers fundraiser on Siesta Key.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

Teen drowns in Crystal Sands condo pool; Crosswalks functional but not complete; STAC seeks public input on tree policy

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Jim Judsen looks out on a spot on Siesta Key Beach that used to bring surfers together.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
Point Break: Juan Rodriguez and Jim Judsen

Although much has changed for Siesta surfers who embraced the lifestyle decades ago, they still find time to relive their days of catching waves.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County staff want to spend $10,000 to add shrubbery to the inner circle of the roundabout at Jacaranda Boulevard and Venice Avenue. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County Public Works.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
Roundabout challenges ahead

Sarasota County commissioners were stumped on how to do landscaping for interior islands.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By John Gudritz
  • October 18, 2012
My View: The need for a master plan is clear

Being in the fortunate position of owning an investment management business that allows me to work from anywhere, I have chosen to spend the rest of my career in two of the most beautiful places in the country, Siesta Key and Traverse City, Mich.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Capt. Rick Grassett adjusts the lure on his fishing pole on the dock at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
All eyes are on red tide

Now that red tide is back on the satellite radar, fishing guides cope, and scientists study ways to limit the bloom's effect.

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Taylor Morrison will look to the Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch for the design of a new community in Gulf Gate. Courtesy of Taylor Morrison.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
Developer revives Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to develop 77 acres near the Stickney Point Bridge.

  • Sarasota
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Bernadette DiPino, Sarasota’s first woman to lead the police department, will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
New chief in town: Bernadette DiPino

In Ocean City, Md., Bernadette DiPino became the first woman on the SWAT team and trained hundreds of other officers in community policing.

  • Sarasota
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The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

City approves Granada Park subdivision; State Street building sells for $1.15 million; Domestic-partnership registry approved

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Harry Owen foresees traffic problems if city and state officials build a roundabout, as proposed. Closing the main entrance from 10th Street, pictured behind Owen, to the boat ramp will make it difficult for boaters towing larger trailers, he said.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
Boaters voice concerns about roundabout plan

If a roundabout is constructed, boaters towing their boats will have to cross traffic to enter the boat ramp.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
Apartment development on hold

North Trail redevelopment advocates say the vacant land is key to future growth on the trail. Unique zoning has created delays.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County project scientist Rachel Herman looks over mangroves in Turtle Beach Park, during a tour around the lagoon.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
County wants residents more mangrove-minded

The lagoon in Turtle Beach Park offers a unique view of a thriving mangrove habitat.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Our View: The county offices ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Sue Jacobson
  • October 18, 2012
My View: Why I'm voting in this election

With all of the focus on making sure that people who want to vote can vote, it's disheartening to learn that someone who can vote would not want to vote.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Thank you for your recommendations; Vote 'yes' to Amendment 6

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 18, 2012
Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Lauren Hochstetler

Sarasota High School's Lauren Hochstetler comes from an athletic family.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of Sarasota County boys and girls golf teams that advanced to their respective regional tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 208 at Siesta Dunes Beach, 6208 Midnight Pass Road, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2012
Home in Royal Palm Harbor sells for $710,000

A home in Royal Palm Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Citimortgage Inc. sold the home at 1216 Northport Drive to Peter and Agnes Kovacs, of Sarasota, for $710,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Michael Baltzer took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michael Baltzer took this sunset photo near Big Pass.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This home at 1486 Hillview Drive has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 8,433 square feet of living area. It sold for $7.5 million. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2012
Five-bedroom home in Harbor Acres sells for $7.5 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hillview Estates Inc. sold the home at 1486 Hillview Drive to Run Property LLC for $7.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 18, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Abate named chair of Boys and Girls Club Board; ASID FWC chapter honors Andrew Guenther for service; Game on Nation moves to the HuB Incubator; Van Wezel boasts new LED lights

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laurie Krampits took this sunset at the 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits took this sunset at the 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Rotary Club recognized for volunteer efforts

The Rotary Club of East Manatee received the award for Outstanding Volunteer Group in the Adopt-a-Road Program at Keep Manatee Beautiful's awards banquet Sept. 13, at Pirate City in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Tara celebrates San Gennaro

Residents of Tara Golf and Country Club recently enjoyed a special night out, during the annual San Gennaro Festival Night.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Not quite back in the saddle again

East County resident and business owner Jaymie Klauber may not be climbing into the saddle anytime soon, but that won't keep the polo rider from donning her riding boots.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Savannah Ashford
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 17, 2012
'Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Ghost Story'

'Sleepy Hollow, A Musical Ghost Story'

  • Black Tie
Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan as they report the daily headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 17, 2012
Oct. 17: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Students at Booker Middle School wait in line for school lunch during National School Lunch Week.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 17, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: National School Lunch Week

School Board Chairwoman Caroline Zucker was a guest lunch server Oct. 17 to Booker Middle School students. President Kennedy proclaimed National School Lunch Week in 1963. The Sarasota County School District celebrated this week with guest servers in county schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 17, 2012
Lady Blazers victorious on Senior Night

The Sarasota Christian School volleyball team rebounded to defeat The Out-of-Door Academy 18-25, 25-14, 25-20, 25-22 Oct. 16 on Senior Night.

  • East County
  • Sports
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