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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Reid addresses Siesta Key Village Association

The Sarasota County leader reached out to the merchants association, but questions remain about the district and county's relationship.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
A hole appeared in the northern section of Beach Road last month, soon after Sarasota County patched another crevasse 50 feet away from it.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Road in line for FEMA funds

Siesta property owners near the eroded Beach Road want a long-term fix, which could cost $800,000 to $1 million.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The new restaurant in Siesta Key Village will combine 230 and 240 Avenida Madera, which contractors are currently gutting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Work starts on new Village restaurant

A contractor is gutting the interior of the former Total Tennis to make way for Eat Here.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
During the past few weeks, police have indentified what they call the "Top 20," a most-wanted of the most aggressive and violent of the homeless population.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
Homeless arrests continue

Police are focusing on the 'Top 20,' a group of homeless people who break the law repeatedly. Advocates for the homeless say the city's overall approach is not getting to the heart of the issue.

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The Sylint Group Inc. President John Jorgensen, right, said it was difficult to determine exactly what city emails were deleted.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
City moves past investigation's wake

A final report is still forthcoming, but the city manager says the focus will now turn to trying to move the city ahead and tackling key issues.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
City puts six parcels on the market

One parcel is already under contract. City commissioners could use profits to pay down employee health-care costs.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2012
Baltimore Orioles wager a home run

The marketing contract with the major league baseball team includes free promotion in the postseason.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
Chalk festival set to draw thousands

City commissioners approved a request to allow chalk art to stick around after the festival. But some Burns Square merchants worry that a 10-day street closure will hurt business.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Storeowners rely on the customer spillover from Publix, and they hope a $1.5 million remodel will draw more customers to the plaza’s anchor store.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 4, 2012
The Landings Publix plans $1.5 million renovation

Storeowners hope the remodeled Publix will boost business in the not-so-visible plaza.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Sarasota seeks new hire for finance post

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
News Briefs

Commissioners ask for beach project report; Volunteers needed for Light up the Village

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Longboat Key

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Siesta business delves into historical tours; Daiquiri Deck upgrades patio projector to HD; Blase Cafe plans Becker charity event

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  • News
Graves were adorned with wreaths last year. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 4, 2012
Sarasota Military Academy raises money for wreaths

The Wreaths Across America campaign hopes to place 5,000 holiday wreaths on veteran graves locally.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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