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Terry Turner with Bindi, an Australian Shepherd. Photo by Virginia Hoffman.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Turner to not seek re-election

The commissioner said he wanted to dedicate more time to family and business obligations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Thunder posts shutout

The Out-of-Door Academy boys soccer team defeated Admiral Farragut Academy 2-0 Nov. 14.

  • East County
  • Sports
In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Larry Grossman is a St. Judes Drive resident and semi-retired city planner.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2012
Grossman qualifies for election

Larry Grossman qualified to run against Mayor Jim Brown for the District 4 seat.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Planning Board OKs Ringling Walmart

The site plan for the 97,000-square-foot supercenter was approved 3-2.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Leigh Simons, Judy Athari, District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Carmen Topper
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

In his annual briefing of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Rex Jensen spoke about newfound cooperation between business and Manatee County commissioners. On Oct. 14 at the Polo Grill, Jensen shared the stage with Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker who spoke about the local government's over reliance on property taxes.

  • East County
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Staff prepares mobility plan for Sarasota County commission

After a few more months of community input, county staff will finalize the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Siesta jams out for Sandy victims

Some of Siesta Key's favorite bands are gearing up to rock out Sunday, Nov. 18, at Blase Cafe, in order to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Leaders will celebrate holiday

Local government leaders will collaborate Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the St. Martha Parish Hall, for the 12th annual Thanksgiving community celebration theater luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will repair two humpback bridges on Treasure Boat Way, along with six other bridges on Siesta Key, as part of a $637,000 rehabilitation effort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Canal connectors bound for rehab

Sarasota County plans to look for contractors to repair eight humpback bridges on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Beach project details emerge

Sarasota County commissioners' frustrations flare after receiving a timeline of Siesta Key beach improvements.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The entire Gulf Gate Library collection will be available at a temporary location in Sarasota Square Mall during construction of the new library.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection moves to Sarasota Square

The county signed a $138,000 deal to operate a temporary library at the mall through 2015.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

  • Sarasota
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