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Photo leads to election inquiry

February 25, 2010

Opponents of the school-tax referendum were sent a photo they say shows a school employee handing out pro-referendum material. But when they tried to file a formal complaint, they got the runaround.

News Briefs 02.25.10

News Briefs 02.25.10

February 25, 2010

The creator of the Osprey Beautification Association and its only president is stepping down after 10 years.

Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes

Downtown Sarasota farmers market eyes new changes

February 25, 2010

From a street covering to keep customers cool, to Saturday morning jazz concerts, the Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is instituting improvements it hopes will draw more people.

New Gate student clearly has a way with words

New Gate student clearly has a way with words

February 25, 2010

Tenth-grader Savannah Hillebrand will compete in the Poetry Out Loud state competition next month in Tallahassee.

SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort

SSAS launches Web site for Haiti relief effort

February 25, 2010

Starting this week, David Carr, art director for Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, will announce to students a fundraising Web site to help Haiti’s earthquake victims.

Business Observer 02.25.10

Business Observer 02.25.10

February 25, 2010

Award-winning full-service hair-and-nail salon Sassy Hair held a ribbon cutting Feb. 18 at its Siesta Key location, 209 Beach Road. The event was held during a Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce business-card exchange event co-hosted by Foxy Lady of Siesta Key.

Rumors swirl over drop in arrests

Rumors swirl over drop in arrests

February 25, 2010

When the number of police department arrests fell 53% for the month of January as compared to last year, it left many inside and outside the force wondering why.

Broomstick battle

Broomstick battle

February 25, 2010

Mother-and-daughter Laura Zalkin and Alex Zalkin challenged one another to a good witch/bad witch duel out on the dance floor at Temple Emanu-El’s Purim Masquerade Ball Saturday, Feb. 20, at the temple. For the story and more photos, see page 11.

Charges of racism, sexism hit city job search

Charges of racism, sexism hit city job search

February 24, 2010

As commissioners ready to hire a new city auditor and clerk Thursday, some community members question why they haven't already awarded the job to the interim city auditor and clerk, who is a black woman.

Red-light runner injured in crash

Red-light runner injured in crash

February 23, 2010

Officers say she was not paying attention to the road before hitting another car in front of the Sarasota Police Department and Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.



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