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Richard I. Martin and his wife, Mary Jane Martin Smith, who sought to develop land she owns, and their counsel, waited out a six-plus hour hearing.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 6, 2013
Commissioners reject Waterline Road development

After pleas from neighbors urged commissioners to preserve their rural lifestyle, commissioners voted Sept. 5 to deny plans to build 175 residential units on 77 acres of wooded property on the north side of Waterline Road.'¨

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The cast of "Steel Magnolias," which opens Sept. 19 at The Players Theatre
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • September 6, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: Get a hair cut at The Players Theatre

Get a haircut Saturday, and give to a good cause at The Players Theatre's Locks of Love charity event tied to the opening of 'Steel Magnolias.'

  • Arts + Culture
A Walmart Supercenter nearly overtook the shell of the former Publix in the Ringling Shopping Center.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
Walmart decision spawns second suit

Owners of the Ringling Shopping Center have filed another lawsuit against the city of Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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The classic Sarasota County brand will be illuminated when a contractors installs LED signage with it on the sides of the Administration Building.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
County to light up administration building

Sarasota County is looking for a contractor for LED-lit signs on four sides of the downtown Sarasota administration building.

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The new Siesta Key public beach enhancement is one major public project that will greatly alter the look of Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 6, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Reasons Sarasota is on track for a major facelift

A surging economy and ambitious public and private developments will significantly change how Sarasota County looks forever.

  • Sarasota
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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort unit owners must approve any settlement agreement by a 75% majority vote.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 5, 2013
Colony settlement extension granted

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May is giving Colony Beach & Tennis Resort parties three more weeks to present a settlement that affected parties will sign.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 5, 2013
Fresh Market Hope Floats

East County Fresh Markets are holding an event for Type 1 diabetes and need volunteers.

  • East County
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Jake McCauley, 18, allegedly stabbed another man in the back Sunday, Sept. 1.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Venice man stabs another man in the back

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested 18-year-old Jake McCauley this morning for the stabbing incident.

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The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 5, 2013
Sept. 5: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Search warrant ends with drug bust; Seven men arrested for indecent exposure; Is a Colony settlement near?; Officials address flood of concern

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police arrested 21-year-old Fabian Morrison Wednesday, Sept. 4, after he allegedly robbed a 7-Eleven.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest robbery suspect

Officers have arrested the man suspected of robbing the 7-Eleven on North Washington Boulevard Wednesday.

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Five major airlines operate at SRQ, serving more than 1.2 million passengers per year with more than 100,000 annual aircraft operations.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 5, 2013
Plans for new control tower remain grounded

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport needs a new control tower, but sequestration has tied up FAA funds needed to move the project forward.

  • Siesta Key
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Experienced shooter Jennifer LeBlanc helps beginner Michelle Carpenter with target practice.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • September 5, 2013
Straight Shooters: Well Armed Woman

The Well Armed Woman teaches women to defend themselves and their families by taking aim and firing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The vehicles will have a paint scheme similar to that of the marine vehicle. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 5, 2013
Longboat police gear up for new vehicles

Longboat Key police will receive two new SUVs and one new patrol car later this month.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged each of the following men with exposure of sexual organs, which is a misdemeanor.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 5, 2013
Seven men arrested for indecent exposure

Sarasota County deputies arrested seven men who exposed themselves to undercover detectives after a three-day operation at Casperson Beach Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 5, 2013
Miss Manatee wins Labor Day Tournament

The Miss Manatee Softball 8U travel team went undefeated to capture the USSSA Bye Bye Summer Labor Day Tournament Aug. 31 through Sept. 1 in Fort Myers.

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