SIESTA KEY
Observer
Health Matters FEBRUARY 2019
Observer YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
HOW MANY STEPS? Technology now can measure our movement, ? but how much is enough PAGE 2
INSIDE ONE STEP AT A TIME
Tips and tricks for running your first 5K.
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I DO, RENEWED Couples say the two most loving words again. SEE PAGE 4B
Pam Eubanks
Bernadette DiPino volunteered to walk in the Palm Aire Fashion Show.
GOING DRY Abstaining from alcohol isn’t as hard as you think.
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PICTURE OF HEATH
Want to stay young? Hit the weights.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019
The last straw? City examines fair ways to rein in use of plastics. PAGE 3A
Police chief takes to the runway Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino did not forget her badge Feb. 15, but she traded her uniform for a dress, purse and high heels as one of five models at the Palm Aire Women’s Club’s annual fashion show fundraiser. DiPino says being a police chief isn’t all about probable cause and Miranda rights. “I love this stuff,” she said of being a model. “It’s a lot of fun.”
David Conway
Amelia Hanks Courtesy photo
Phillippe Diederich wrote the book “The Last Breath.”
Book set on Siesta Key Author Phillippe Diederich, also known professionally as Danny Lopez, set his latest novel “The Last Breath” right here on Siesta Key. The book is the second in the Dexter Vega Mystery series. “The Last Breath” is about Dexter Vega, who is hired to investigate the drowning of Liam Fleming, the son of a wealthy real estate investor on Siesta Key. The detective combs Siesta Key for clues. Diederich will be coming to Sarasota to speak about his book from 5-6 p.m. Feb. 28, 5-6 p.m. at Bookstore1, 12 S. Palm Ave. The public event is free.
Christine and Garry Walsh were among the more than 400 couples who came out to renew their vows in Sarasota County’s Say “I Do” Again ceremony on Feb. 14 on Siesta Key Beach.
A+E Preparing for the circus. INSIDE
Ringling plan looks into future College works on new long-term vision to account for recent growth. PAGE 4A
Gerri Aaron was a pillar of giving Generous, yet frugal, philanthropist dies at 91 after a brief illness. OBSERVER STAFF
Gerri Aaron was not a fan of spending money. Although she was a woman with great wealth, she was always frugal, letting common sense prevail over desire in her purchases. In fact, friends say one of her favorite places to shop for her characteristically colorful outfits was at thrift stores. But Aaron’s legacy is one of giving. SEE GERRI, PAGE 18A