Health Matters
SARASOTA
MAY 2015
WORK CYCLE
Observer
Biking to work has become a daily ritual for many PAGES 2-3
STAYING CONNECTED
SMH employs technology to care for stroke patients.
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CHANGING OF THE GUARD The newly elected city commissioners say voters called for change Tuesday, setting the stage for a shake-up on what had become a harmonious board.
Amanda Morales
WINNING THE RACE
GOING GREEN Spinach is not just for salads anymore.
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YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
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PICTURE OF HEALTH Craig Chasky uses essential oils in dishes. PAGE 8
THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015
DREDGE REPORT Lido Beach is the No. 2 renourished beach in Florida. What’s going on?
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YOUR TOWN BACK TO SCHOOL
Shelli Eddie, above, received 53.6% of the vote Tuesday after earning 35.8% of the vote in March. MARCH 35.8%
David Conway
“I just didn't know. There just isn't a way to be sure what's going to happen until you see which voters show up on Election Day.”
MAY 53.6%
Liz Alpert, left, earned 53% of the vote Tuesday, after receiving 43.7% in March. MARCH
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– Liz Alpert, on learning she won her District 2 City Commission race Tuesday. 43.7%
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ARTS+CULTURE
City pushes back State Street garage opening As the city delays the opening of the State Street parking garage until the end of May, businesses are continuing to weather the impact of construction.
PLANTING ROOTS New Selby Gardens CEO finds a home in Sarasota.
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MEN WHO COOK
More than 200 guests attended the Asolo Rep’s annual event.
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Harriet Burns Stieff with Virgene Linse, ODA director of alumni affairs
In continuing the celebration for the 90th anniversary of the Out-of-Door Academy, the lower school campus welcomed back 20 of its Siesta Key alumni for a luncheon Tuesday. Among the group was the oldest living alumna, Harriet Burns Stieff, who attended from 1927 to 1937. Stieff was one of the original students to attend what is the second-oldest private school in the state. Alumni took a tour of the campus and reflected on how the school has grown since they roamed the halls as students. “As we are celebrating 90 years as an independent school, we also celebrate our former students. Each one is a part of our history,” said Virgene Linse, director of alumni affairs.