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  • April 26, 2012
Hotel talks begin again

The committee that formed to recommend a hotel project to the commission for a downtown hotel site is negotiating again with two potential developers.

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  • April 26, 2012
News Briefs

Auditor and Clerk fraud policy draft raises concern; ACLU suing city over trespass warnings

  • Sarasota
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The Mall at University Town Center will feature 115 stories, of which more than half will be new to the market. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis and Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue vacating Southgate

The anchor will move into a larger space at the new Mall at University Town Center in East Sarasota.

  • East County
  • News
Noisy events, such as Thunder by the Bay, are being questioned. Area residents complain about noise and some merchants say the event doesn’t bring them any business.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 26, 2012
Downtown events being scrutinized

The city of Sarasota is deciding whether it should tighten permit standards for downtown events that could force some events off Main Street. The city will meet May 4.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Our View: Hudgins for city manager

An important name was absent - inadvertently, the consultant tells us - from the list of 104 candidates for Sarasota city manager: Sarasota banker Jody Hudgins.

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Richard Dorfman is a former District 1 Sarasota City Commission candidate. He says it is likely he will run again.
  • By Richard Dorfman
  • April 26, 2012
My View: 'Play Ball' ... and then some!

There is so much that is wonderful about Sarasota that is reflected when you visit Ed Smith Stadium for an Orioles game.

  • Sarasota
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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Andrews to become new director of Forty Carrots Family Center

After co-founding Forty Carrots, Executive Director Betsy Kane-Hartnett retires.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bill Muth says he is looking forward to spending more time with his wife and grandchildren.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 26, 2012
Neighbors: Bill Muth

Ashton Elementary Principal Bill Muth is ready to retire after serving 26 years as a principal in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
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File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
Deals abound at cheerleading fundraiser

Lakewood Ranch cheerleaders to hold silent auction fundraiser

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 26, 2012
School Board meeting cancelled

Tonight's Manatee County School Board meeting has been postponed.

  • East County
  • News
Kathy Oravec leads the group in reaching up high during the beginning of her NIA class, Tuesday, April 24, on Siesta Key Public Beach.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 26, 2012
NIA makes waves on Siesta Key

For the past 18 months, Kathy Oravec has been teaching NIA classes Tuesdays by the yellow lifeguard stand on the Siesta Key Public Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Kyle Taylor, third grade, Glenallen Elementary
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Pelikids

Pelikids is a monthly feature highlighting the work of Sarasota County students. This month's offerings are from students at Glenallen Elementary and Pine View School.

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This home at 4129 Higel Ave. has three bedrooms, four-and-two-half baths, a pool and 4,865 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2012
Cocoanut Bayou home sells for $3,583,000

A home in Cocoanut Bayou tops all transactions in this week'' real estate. Stephen and Michelle Witzer, Sarasota, sold their home at 4129 Higel Ave. to Michael Bernstein and Sarah Skebba, Sarasota, for $3,583,000.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gerald Paquette submitted this sunset photo, taken from his condo on Siesta Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Gerald Paquette submitted this sunset photo, taken from his condo on Siesta Key.

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