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Despite signs indicating otherwise, the city no longer uses the parking lot at Orange Avenue and Laurel Street to supply public parking near Burns Court — a move that has upset some business owners in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Burns Square tenants bemoan loss of lot

After the city allowed its lease of a Burns Square parking lot to expire, business and property owners in the area are demanding a solution to parking problems.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Pension liabilities: the elephant in the city

Sarasota's unfunded pension obligations are widely acknowledged as a serious issue that needs to be addressed - so why isn't more being done?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The unoccupied vehicles, first used in April, are a general crime-deterrence technique.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 15, 2013
Empty city police cars serve as crime deterrent

Since April, the Sarasota Police Department has been stationing unoccupied vehicles around town in an attempt to prevent criminal activity in the area.

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The number of tourists to visit Sarasota County is up 5% this year.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 15, 2013
Sarasota tourism sees another banner year

Sarasota County tourism revenue grew by more than 10% last year, continuing a trend in the tourism industry's growth.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
NEWS BRIEFS

Main Street updates press on; businesses remain open

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
COPS CORNER: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of COPS CORNER

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Rodger Skidmore
  • August 15, 2013
Lowered Siesta Key speed limit could lead to 'assisted suicides'

According to the law, suicide is illegal. And assisting someone to take their own life is currently illegal, as well.Â

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jennifer Riesenberger brings four years of experience with Senior Friendship Centers to her new position. She uses her love for art and creativity to plan new programs for seniors.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 15, 2013
Branching Out

In her second month as senior center manager at Sarasota Senior Friendship Centers, Jennifer Riesenberger uses her passion for creativity and helping others to broaden seniors' horizons.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
Weather Photo: Sarasota 08/15/13

Pamela Merenghi submitted this photo of a storm off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota resident Jason Collins started coaching when he was 15 years old after spending six years as a competitive gymnast in South Carolina.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2013
Artistic Excellence

Former competitive gymnast Jason Collins returned to the gym last year and was named the Sarasota Surge's new program director in December after spending 15 years as a professional opera singer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rory Wagner, 3
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • August 15, 2013
Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh, here I am at: SARASOTA BALLET CHILDREN'S CAMP

Tiny ballerinas pranced around in tutus Aug. 4 to Aug. 9, in preparation for their "Sleeping Beauty" performance in front of their families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 802 at Tower Residences has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area. It sold for $2,062,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 15, 2013
Tower Residences condo sells for $2,062,500

A condominium in Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Mayor Jim Brown, center, cast the deciding vote Monday that approved two additional retirement incentives for general employees before their pension plan is frozen next month.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 14, 2013
Brown: 'The toughest decision I've had to make on the commission'

A Longboat Key Town Commission-approved DROP option and an early-retirement incentive for general employees will cost the town $1,937,190 over 30 years.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
As part of the Beach Road Drainage Improvements Project, a drainage pipe will release filtered storm water 2,000 feet into the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • August 14, 2013
Barges arrive for drainage project

Drilling operations have begun to install a storm water discharge pipe 2,000 feet out in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A water main break over the weekend of Aug. 10 affected roughly 1,000 utilities customers between Wharf Road and Pelican Point Drive.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 14, 2013
County lifts boil-water advisory

Sarasota County has cancelled a boil-water advisory for residents affected by the water-main break near Pelican Cove Condominiums.

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