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  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • July 27, 2012
Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

Romper Room – The Strong Mayor versus Strong City Manager Debate

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The City of Sarasota will offer Thomas Barwin $15,000 to cover his relocation from Oak Park, Ill., and take the job as city manager.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
Contract inked for new city manager

City of Sarasota Mayor Suzanne Atwell offered Thomas Barwin $175,000 annually to become City Administrator beginning Aug. 2.

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Barbara Michel began working for the Key Club Oct. 4, 1982 — its first day of operation.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 27, 2012
Longtime Key Club chef concierge Barbara Michel dies

Barbara Michel was the Key Club's concierge from its opening in 1982 until 2010.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 27, 2012
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Siesta Key Association Vice President Peter van Roekens and Siesta Key Village Association President Russell Matthes stand in front of an LED bollard that could light Village crosswalks in the future.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
Specs set for crosswalk lighting

Siesta Key leaders last night settled on an option to improve Village crosswalk lighting. But, it may not be ADA compliant.

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The dogs, trainers and main players behind the Premier Sotheby’s and Southeastern Guide Dogs event gather together, Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby’s.
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • July 27, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Southeastern Guide Dogs at Premier Sotheby's

Some of the ambassador and guide dogs in training made an appearance Thursday, July 26, at Premier Sotheby's on Main Street. Sotheby's hoped to raise $3500, the amount needed to name and sponsor a guide dog puppy.

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Jack Graham Inc., will pay $250,000 in back taxes and a potion of future taxes for the county. File photo.
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  • July 27, 2012
Marina Jack will pay taxes

Marina Jack will pay $250,000 to Sarasota County for back property taxes after a two-year court battle.

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Mike Tobias's motto is "P.R.I.D.E.": Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication, Excellence. The slogan will soon brand every emergency vehicle in Sarasota County.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2012
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Sarasota County Fire Chief Mike Tobias

Mike Tobias is the Sarasota County Fire Chief and Director of Emergency Services. Read more about him in this week's "In the Public Eye."

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Melissa Herron took this photo that shows hatchling tracks headed toward the water. Courtesy photo.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 27, 2012
First turtle nests of the season hatch

A Mote spokeswoman said that "a handful of turtle nests" have hatched so far on Longboat Key.

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  • By Matt Orr
  • July 26, 2012
Matt's List: Five ways to burn calories

Matt's List: Five ways to burn calories

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  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • July 26, 2012
Nick Sirotich's Bon Voyage show

Nick Sirotich's Bon Voyage show

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  • July 26, 2012
A Shore thing on St. Armand’s

A Shore thing on St. Armand’s

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 26, 2012
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 26, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Don Wallace

Don Wallace is a Plymouth Harbor resident who is the writer on the 12th floor. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 26, 2012
Manatee FEMA center closes Saturday; Sarasota County center open

The temporary centers provide information about disaster assistance programs.

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