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Kathy Dent, Sarasota County supervisor of elections, at a budget workshop responds to a question from Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton, whom she faces for her office in the fall elections
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 14, 2012
Budget talks: Raise millage rate to 3.39%

Two legal programs for low-income individuals received support for funding June 12 from Sarasota County commissioners at the first of three budget workshops scheduled this week.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2012
News Briefs

Economic development coordinator resigns; New Sarasota library foundation forms; Tree removed from North Sarasota park

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 14, 2012
New candidates converse with CONA

Four newcomers to Sarasota County politics and Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Christine Robinson address the environment and economic development.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Kevin Cooper
  • June 14, 2012
My View: ' ... And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air ... '

As the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce excitedly prepares to host, for the 22nd time, the Fourth of July community fireworks celebration on Siesta Key Beach, I must take a moment to remind my community of its extremely vital role in this event.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Rod Thomson
  • June 14, 2012
My View: Commission change would divide

The single-member Sarasota County Commission district idea sounds good at first blush when the proponents give their pitch.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • June 14, 2012
Neighbors: Jennifer Moore

Siesta Key resident Jennifer Moore has married 900 couples since starting her business in 1996.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Courtesy of Sarasota County School District
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 14, 2012
Last-minute 'Option 5' for SHS unanimous pick

Sarasota County School District officials were hoping for a public consensus on one of the four Sarasota High School renovation concepts presented during two workshops Wednesday, June 6 and Thursday, June 7.

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Here's what the kids at the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County had to say about their daddies.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • June 14, 2012
Father's Day: Father Knows Best (VIDEO)

The holiday celebrating fathers and grandfathers everywhere is quickly approaching, and we could think of no other way to honor those special men in your lives than by bringing you The Observer's annual Father's Day Q&A featuring their adorable offspring.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2012
Neighbors: Leo Rojas

This local chocolatier's creations are catching the attention of his sweet-toothed neighbors.

  • Sarasota
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Speakers Dr. David Matkin and James Linn, third from left, with County Commissioner Nora Patterson, panel moderator, and Tiger Bay President Mollie Cardamone. Photo by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • June 14, 2012
Ongoing pension woes at center of discussion

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club hosted two pension attorneys and a financial-management professor to discuss growing concerns with public-sector pensions.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 13, 2012
Observe this: Both Ringling roundabouts now open

Observe this: Both Ringling roundabouts now open

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Join Emily Walsh as she reports today's headlines.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • June 13, 2012
June 13: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 13, 2012
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jim Holbrook

Jim Holbrook is a Longboat resident whose made his own app. Read more about him in our candid "five things."

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
File photo
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • June 13, 2012
Outreach meeting to take Town Hall by storm

Town officials will discuss hurricane-related procedures during an informational meeting Friday, June 15.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 13, 2012
Main Street Station Band returns

Main Street Station Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 15 at The River Club Golf Course, 6600 River Club Blvd.

  • East County
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