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Harry Owen foresees traffic problems if city and state officials build a roundabout, as proposed. Closing the main entrance from 10th Street, pictured behind Owen, to the boat ramp will make it difficult for boaters towing larger trailers, he said.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
Boaters voice concerns about roundabout plan

If a roundabout is constructed, boaters towing their boats will have to cross traffic to enter the boat ramp.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
Apartment development on hold

North Trail redevelopment advocates say the vacant land is key to future growth on the trail. Unique zoning has created delays.

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Sarasota County project scientist Rachel Herman looks over mangroves in Turtle Beach Park, during a tour around the lagoon.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
County wants residents more mangrove-minded

The lagoon in Turtle Beach Park offers a unique view of a thriving mangrove habitat.

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  • October 18, 2012
Our View: The county offices ...

The political buzz today, of course, is all about the presidential debate. Rightfully so. The course of America, if not the world, is at stake.

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  • By Sue Jacobson
  • October 18, 2012
My View: Why I'm voting in this election

With all of the focus on making sure that people who want to vote can vote, it's disheartening to learn that someone who can vote would not want to vote.

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  • October 18, 2012
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Thank you for your recommendations; Vote 'yes' to Amendment 6

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  • October 18, 2012
Keeping Pace: Courtland Bernard

Sarasota High senior Courtland Bernard has his sights on finishing the season as one of the top 10 runners in the state in Class 3A.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 18, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Lauren Hochstetler

Sarasota High School's Lauren Hochstetler comes from an athletic family.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
JUST THE STATS

3 - The number of Sarasota County boys and girls golf teams that advanced to their respective regional tournaments.

  • Sarasota
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Unit 208 at Siesta Dunes Beach, 6208 Midnight Pass Road, sold for $640,000. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2012
Home in Royal Palm Harbor sells for $710,000

A home in Royal Palm Harbor tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Citimortgage Inc. sold the home at 1216 Northport Drive to Peter and Agnes Kovacs, of Sarasota, for $710,000.

  • Siesta Key
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Michael Baltzer took this sunset photo near Big Pass.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Michael Baltzer took this sunset photo near Big Pass.

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This home at 1486 Hillview Drive has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 8,433 square feet of living area. It sold for $7.5 million. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2012
Five-bedroom home in Harbor Acres sells for $7.5 million

A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Hillview Estates Inc. sold the home at 1486 Hillview Drive to Run Property LLC for $7.5 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 18, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Abate named chair of Boys and Girls Club Board; ASID FWC chapter honors Andrew Guenther for service; Game on Nation moves to the HuB Incubator; Van Wezel boasts new LED lights

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Laurie Krampits took this sunset at the 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Laurie Krampits took this sunset at the 10th Street boat ramp in Sarasota.

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