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Tony and Cheri Bonasto’s food truck is parked in their Winding Way driveway — for now. The couple hoped to open in Siesta Key Village.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 25, 2012
Sarasota County denies food-truck permit

The move stalled two retired Texans' transition from public service to feeding the public but kept Siesta Key in zoning harmony.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 25, 2012
Restrictions revived on accesses

As tourist season approaches, parking on Siesta Key continues to irk residents and business owners.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 25, 2012
Tree trimming draws complaints

County zoning staff confirmed that the owner of a commercial building is working with a nursery to appease neighbors.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
News Briefs

Broken pipeline prompts boil-water warning; SCAT puts shelters out for bid again; Waechter reappointed to zoning board

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One of the bald eagles carried nesting materials in its talons last week. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
The eagles have landed

A bald eagle pair has overcome hardship - first the removal of their nest to make way for the Ed Smith ballpark renovation, and now a fire near the nest.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Bank wants benches removed

Customers began complaining a year ago about homeless people asking for money as customers left the Sarasota Municipal Employees Credit Union.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Brodsky finds refuge away from the drama

Running for office has added to the suspense in Ed Brodsky's life. But he stays on an even keel, thanks to his family, books, sports and P90X.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 25, 2012
Torraco brings tenacity to state attorney race

The defense attorney wants to curtail spending and change the way the state attorney office operates.

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Helene Levin, Linda Martin and Sue Lilien
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Women's Club Bazaar, Luncheon

Ladies of the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club enjoyed an afternoon of shopping, friendship and fine dining as the organization hosted its annual Bazaar, Boutique and Luncheon event, held Oct. 24 at the Polo Grill and Bar's Fete Ballroom.

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The total project encompasses three phases of improvements, including widened sidewalks on lower Main Street. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Main Street improvement keeps pedestrians in mind

Twelve parking spaces will be removed to add wider, more pedestrian-friendly sidewalks on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
Pineapple drop is sweet success

After a year hiatus, the New Year's Eve pineapple drop returns to downtown.

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Susan Beausang stands outside her 4women.com office on Main Street, which, along with five other businesses, was recently damaged in an act of arson. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 25, 2012
Arson responsible for company setback

An improvised incendiary device caused heavy smoke damage to six Main Street businesses, including 4women.com's offices.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 25, 2012
City receives 66 applications for EDC position

Part of the job description for Sarasota's downtown economic development coordinator will be to keep businesses from moving out. east.

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Randy Moore, director of the Sarasota Bay Water Festival
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 25, 2012
Water festival celebrates importance of the bay

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival will celebrate the importance of Sarasota Bay to our environment, economy and quality of life.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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