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The owner of Precision Fabrication in Nokomis fired Diana Urban in December for claiming vacation time she was not entitled to, according to a sheriff's office report.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 12, 2013
Former employee steals $234,470 from Nokomis business

Police reports found that Diana Urban had written checks to herself and forged the company ledger.

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The candidates are: Pam Stewart, Diana Greene, Dr. Constance Jones, Kathryn LeRoy, Rick Mills and Dr. John Carvelli.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 12, 2013
Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

The six finalists for the superintendent of Manatee County Schools are interviewing one-on-one with the school board today.

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Sarasota County is unable to enforce a 2007 ordinance that restricted smoking in parks and public beaches.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2013
Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason will sign a Feb. 12 letter in support of Florida Senate and House bills that would allow the county to ban beach smoking.

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  • By Kathryn Parks
  • February 12, 2013
Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

Sarasota Area Playwrights Society artfully develops new plays

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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • February 12, 2013
Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

Google Fiber two years later: the Kansas City story

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • February 11, 2013
The Big Bang

The Big Bang

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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • February 11, 2013
TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

TWISS = This Week Is Smooth and Savory

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Karen Gardiner and Joyce Wartinbee
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  • Katie Hendrick
  • February 11, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Christ Church Fashion Show

The ladies of Christ Church of Longboat Key held a fashion show to benefit Learn to Fish, a ministry for disadvantaged women in Manatee County. Parishioners modeled sportswear from Patchington.

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  • Neighbors
A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

  • Longboat Key
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota Parking Operations relocates back to City Hall

City officials say the move will make it more convenient for people to pay tickets and take care of parking business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read up on last weekend's black tie events with "Black Tie Untied!"
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.

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A candidate debate will be held 7 p.m. tonight at the Bayfront Park Recreation Center.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 11, 2013
Observer/PIC candidate debate tonight

All six commission candidates have agreed to participate in a forum co-sponsored by the Longboat Observer and the Longboat Key Public Interest Committee.

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The town and its firefighter union have been in negotiations for nearly a year.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 11, 2013
Firefighter union to vote on contract

The town's firefighters will vote next week on whether to accept a three-year contract ratified by the commission.

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Sarasota County Assistant Administrators Tom Harmer and Lee Ann Lowery and County Administrator Randall Reid lay out a roadmap for the county during a Dec. 7 retreat with commissioners.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves hirings

Commissioners directed staff to prepare budget amendments to add 43 new full-time positions to bolster ball field and median maintenance.

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