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Capt. Rick Grassett adjusts the lure on his fishing pole on the dock at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Roger Drouin and Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
All eyes are on red tide

Now that red tide is back on the satellite radar, fishing guides cope, and scientists study ways to limit the bloom's effect.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Taylor Morrison will look to the Esplanade at Lakewood Ranch for the design of a new community in Gulf Gate. Courtesy of Taylor Morrison.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 18, 2012
Developer revives Gulf Gate community

Taylor Morrison plans to develop 77 acres near the Stickney Point Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bernadette DiPino, Sarasota’s first woman to lead the police department, will manage a police force of 174 sworn officers. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
New chief in town: Bernadette DiPino

In Ocean City, Md., Bernadette DiPino became the first woman on the SWAT team and trained hundreds of other officers in community policing.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The property at 1440 Blvd. of the Arts has sat vacant for several years.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • October 18, 2012
City sees catalyst project for parcel

Nearby property and business owners said the outcome of the vacant land's development will have a huge impact on the Rosemary District's future growth.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
News Briefs

City approves Granada Park subdivision; State Street building sells for $1.15 million; Domestic-partnership registry approved

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County project scientist Rachel Herman looks over mangroves in Turtle Beach Park, during a tour around the lagoon.
    By
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Thank you for your recommendations; Vote 'yes' to Amendment 6

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • 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.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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

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

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    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.

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