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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 15, 2010
Early voting begins for District 1 premlinary

More than 75 people voted in the first day of early voting for the District 1 preliminary election.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 15, 2010
Sarasota receives $23 million housing grant

The federal grant will be used to create more affordable housing throughout the city.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 15, 2010
IPOC disputes Islandside project

Islandside Property Owners Coalition attorney Michael Furen said Friday, Jan. 15 the Islandside renovation-and-expansion project isn't compliant with the town's current codes and regulations.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2010
Volunteers gear up for river cleanup

The Old Braden River Historical Society is hosting its second annual winter river cleanup at King Ranch on Jan. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2010
Man robbed at gunpoint at Ranch condo

Two suspects broke down the door of a Lakewood Ranch condo, bound the man residing there and stole property during an armed home invasion last night.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2010
Keller Williams hosts open house event

The real estate company will host this first quarterly community open house event from noon to 4 p.m., Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 15, 2010
Greyhound rescue hosts first adopt-a-thon

The Racing Dog Rescue Project will host its first adopt-a-thon event Jan. 16.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 14, 2010
Resident upset about pipeline staging site

The replacement of water pipes along Gulf of Mexico Drive means the hired contractor needs a staging site to hold the replacement water pipes.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 14, 2010
Obituary: Raymond Rudolph

Raymond Rudolph, 91, was a longtime resident of Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 14, 2010
Lady Mustangs shutout Lady Rams

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team defeated Riverview 5-0 Jan. 13.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
Pedestrian accident shuts down Fruitville Road

A minivan hits two people trying to cross Fruitville Road at Lemon Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Michael Eng
  • January 14, 2010
Major water line severed

Town Center Parkway's northbound lanes have been closed.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 14, 2010
Obituary: Esau Jacob Mishkin

Esau Jacob Mishkin, 91, of Longboat Key, died Jan. 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2010
Non-profit seeks volunteers

Explore Some More Children's Museum is seeking volunteers for an upcoming special event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
New driver's license requirements cause frustration

The Sarasota Tax Collector's Office asks that residents wanting to renew driver's licenses check what identification is required before visiting its office.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 14, 2010
Publix helps offers aid to Haiti

Publix Super Markets has established a program for its Florida customers to donate money toward relief efforts for Haiti.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 14, 2010
District 1 candidates face-off again

The three District 1 candidates for the District 1 preliminary election met for the second time this week Wednesday night, at Bayfront Park Recreation Center.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
The downtown business boom

Despite all the negative news about Sarasota's dying downtown, 24 new businesses have opened in the last six months and are finding that business is beating expectations.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
Towering horses return to Sarasota

Sporting blankets to keep them warm, the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales clip-clopped through town last week, making a total of five appearances in Bradenton, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, Siesta Key and Sarasota. The horses made their final stop at Five Points Park in the midst of the Thunder by the Bay bike festival.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
Public invited to explore Selby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is inviting everyone to visit the gardens for free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Explore the garden conservatory, koi pond, mangrove walk, banyan cove and outdoor butterfly garden - plus a tea tasting inside the Carriage House. Special activities will be offered for children in the Kid's Corner. 'Thanks to a generous grant from the Linnie E. Dalbeck Memorial Foundation Trust, we are very excited to be able to share this beautiful place with the public,' said Selby Gardens CEO Tom Buchter.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
Briefs

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
Police chief quizzed on hiring practices

The Police Advisory Panel was informed about new officer hiring requirements that the police union believes keeps minorities out of the police department.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
First-graders to the rescue

First-grade students at Goldie Feldman Academy chose the Wildlife Center of Venice as the beneficiary of their annual mitzvah (good act) project, following an inspirational visit Nov. 4 from Peg Magee, a volunteer at the center. In addition to discussing the center's wildlife rescue efforts, Magee brought a squirrel's nest to show to the children. The students asked numerous questions and also shared their own animal-rescue experiences. 'My daddy picked up a turtle that was on the road,' said one student. The students and their teachers, Jodi Behrenfeld and Ellen Cohen, spent the next six weeks collecting a variety of donations, from bleach to dog food, as well as monetary donations, in an effort to support the good work of the Wildlife Center of Venice.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
Church hopes expansion will create heavenly appearance

Church of the Redeemer will convert the rear of its building, which fronts Palm Avenue, into a new grand entryway, which will be more noticeable to the public.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
Top chef

After corporate downsizing in 2002 caused her to lose her job of more than 24 years with IBM, Tricia Dickerson turned her passion for cooking into a full-time profession.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
Smitten with the kitchen

Susan Filson dishes in her blog, 'Sticky, gooey, creamy, chewy.'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 14, 2010
Cops Corner

Jan. 5 Triple dog dare 8:52 p.m. - 900 block of Siesta Drive. Animal Nuisance. A dog was seen running back and forth across the road, nearly causing several car accidents.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 14, 2010
Sarasota - Siesta Key condo sells for $925,000

A condominium in Hamilton Club tops all real-estate transactions for the week of Dec. 17 to Dec. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 14, 2010
Crazy crapes sizzle on griddle

Roverta Winn sprinkles fresh mozzarella cheese onto a savory crêpe before adding mushrooms and a dollop of tomato-garlic sauce. Winn and her daughter, Natalia, of Roverta Crazy Crêpes, sold crêpes at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market's grand opening and ribbon-cutting Wednesday, Jan. 13, at Phillippi Estate Park. The market, which will take place every Wednesday from noon to dusk, promotes local growers and agriculturally related products such as plants, produce and prepared foods. Shoppers, many of whom brought their dogs, could also purchase rain barrels and get tips on gardening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2010
Sarasota sees banner month for real estate

With more sales in any month since March 2007, December renews optimism in the market.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 13, 2010
PRECO offers $25,000 in scholarships

Peace River Electric Cooperative's charitable foundation, Operation Round Up, has set aside $25,00 in college scholarships. Ten scholarships are available.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2010
Engineer calls traffic increase 'minimal'

Key Club attorney John Patterson said the club is willing to spend up to $1 million to make modifications to the intersection at Longboat Club Road and Gulf of Mexico Drive if expected traffic conditions are not met after the Islandside project is built.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • January 13, 2010
Alleged Ponzi schemer held without bail

Sarasota resident Marian Morgan waived a hearing in which she could have requested bond, and a trial date is set for her and husband, John.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
New BT section makes its debut

Debuting in all the Observers this week is a new, separate section for Black Tie and Arts & Entertainment.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2010
Don't miss this opportunity (sale)

The All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church 2010 Opportunity Sale is a month-and-a-half away.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 13, 2010
Newcomers express frustration with town

Mayor Lee Rothenberg defended decisions made at Town Hall and said his opponents don't understand the workings of the island's government at Monday's debate.

  • Longboat Key
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