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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
More employees linked to scandal

An investigation into the city's Information Technology Department has implicated more unnamed city of Sarasota employees.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Palmer Ranch Parkway interchange plan resurfaces

Palmer Ranch residents are upset that county staff once again has proposed an Interstate 75 interchange at Palmer Ranch Parkway.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
City will help repair plants damaged by crowds

The DID is looking to the Public Utilities Department to revamp its landscaping.

  • Sarasota
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Condominium owners on Siesta Key are continuing to seek clarification of a Citizens Property Insurance decision that could lead to their wind-damage policy costs going up as much as 500%. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Residents await word on wind-damage policies

The state insurance office has to approve new Citizens guidelines for policies involving condominium complexes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Thaxton
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Court, Legislature address term limits for commissioners

While the filing of briefs continues in a Florida Supreme Court case on County Commission term limits, two bills on the same matter are pending in the Legislature.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
News Briefs

Pair charged in Key child-neglect case; Limited seats open for Civics 101 class

  • Siesta Key
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Paul Malton
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Malton joins Re/Max office on the Key; Redmond named Tervis Tumbler CEO

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Reader supports proposed park project

  • Sarasota
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Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Merchant motto: Salvage the season

With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

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An aerial view provided by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast shows the site of a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Merchants group voices support for pocket park

Members of the Siesta Key Village Association offered support this week, but no financial help, for the creation of a pocket park north of the Village, on Ocean Boulevard.

  • Siesta Key
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. Gregory D. Hess
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
New College could name a new president next week

With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

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Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Letter to the Editor

An increase in parking fines would be a deterrent

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  • By Dr. Peter A. Wish
  • March 8, 2012
My View: People behaving badly

My wife and I moved to Sarasota almost 20 years ago. We chose this community because it was beautiful, arts-oriented, small, peaceful and civilized.

  • Sarasota
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Brad Edmondson was the speaker for the sixth annual Winter Forum held at the Hyatt Regency, Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Winter Forum focuses on need for social interaction

Brad Edmondson spoke of the importance of even the smallest social interactions for physical and emotional well-being at 'The Power of Social Connections.'

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Runners lace up for First Watch race

Take a closer look at three First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon runners.

  • Sarasota
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Volunteers Nancy Trowbridge, Elizabeth Mossbarger with event Chairwoman Sally Altman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Annual antiques show, sale to benefit families in need

The United Methodist Women's Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale will be open Thursday, March 8, to Saturday, March 10, at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Christina Deacy began dancing 12 years ago. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Dancer stays step ahead of competitors

It's hard to imagine that someone who recently won the Southern Region Oireachtas Irish Dance Championship could ever be shy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Julia Mounts

Julia Mounts may only be 9 years old, but she has already performed with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
This Siesta Manor home, which has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,732 square feet of living area, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2012
Siesta Manor home tops week's sales at $640,000

A home in Siesta Manor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. John Burden, Sarasota, sold his home at 391 Avenida Madera to Kenneth Ellingson Jr. and Kathleen Ellingson, trustees, of Downers Grove, Ill., for $640,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Stacy White took this sunset photo on Siesta Key's Cresent Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Stacy White took this sunset photo on Siesta Key's Cresent Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Do you know a Sarasota resident who should be featured as a Neighbors? Email MICHAEL ENG at meng@yourobserver.com.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
Neighbors: Marge Martin

Marge Martin, a heart-attack survivor, will share her story at this year's Go Red for Women Luncheon March 8, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Handles is a guard for the Harlem Globetrotters
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Sarasota Observer goes one-on-one with Globetrotters

During the Harlem Globetrotters' trip to Sarasota this week, the Sarasota Observer had the opportunity to go one-on-one with two players, Handles and Hops.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman recently opened a new store called Martin Freeman, located in downtown Sarasota. Observer staff.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longtime associates hold sartorial celebration; Signature Sotheby's furthers ties in Canada; Dwell Real Estate opens downtown; Pool builder recognized in design award contest

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 8, 2012
Athlete of the Week: John Schneider

Bath & Racquet Fitness Club membership services head John Schneider was just 19 years old when he won the indoor state doubles championship and was named Junior World Champion in racquetball.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
6,228 — The number of baseball fans who attended the Baltimore Orioles’ home-opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates March 3, at Ed Smith Stadium. The Orioles lost 10-3.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
JUST THE STATS

7 - The point differential in The Out-of-Door Academy's 8-1 victory over Cardinal Mooney March 6. ODA is a perfect 7-0 so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit PH-D in Hudson Crossing at 888 S. Orange Ave. sold for $1,545,000. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 8, 2012
Hudson Crossing condo sells for $1,545,000

A condominium in Hudson Crossing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Brian O'Brien and Kathleen O'Brien, trustees, sold the Unit PH-D condominium at 888 S. Orange Ave. to Rainer and Debora Blomster, Sarasota, for $1,545,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Thomas Simpson took this sunset photo in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

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

  • Siesta Key
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Sharon and Neil Meyer
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
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