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  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Early-voting machine malfunctions

The voting machine at the Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Office had tabulated more than 2,000 votes before one of its counters reset. The supervisor of elections said no votes will be lost.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Suspect, deputies exchange gunfire

According to a witness, a hit-and-run suspect with a gun jumped out of a stolen pickup and began firing at several sheriff's deputies. The suspect was seriously hurt, and, according to the witness, a deputy was also shot.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 19, 2010
Vision Plan meetings scheduled

Planning, Zoning and Building Director Monica Simpson scheduled two Vision Plan subcommittee meetings in September.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
Rivolta launches Mojito boat line

Rivolta Yachts of Sarasota introduced its Mojito boat line at a cocktail celebration Friday, Aug. 13, at Marina Jack.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
City salutes its veterans at ceremony

Sarasota Military Academy students could be heard playing the bagpipes and trumpets as the Alpha Company of the Vietnam Brotherhood Honor Guard got into formation and families gathered around the Unconditional Surrender statue Saturday, Aug. 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 19, 2010
Four cancer survivors receive college scholarships

One by one, they shared their happy, uplifting stories - stories of survival.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Investigation focuses on audit

As they ready their appeal, the groups suing the county over its baseball negotiations believe an internal audit did not go far enough.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Is a private park the answer?

Former Vice Mayor Ken Shelin is proposing a private corporation take control of Selby Five Points Park. He thinks the move could revitalize the city park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
COUNTY COMMISSION: Candidates clash over business, experience

County Commission hopeful Mark Smith alleges the county is not business-friendly and criticizes Commissioner Nora Patterson's time in office. Patterson says Smith is exaggerating.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Palm Avenue parking garage behind schedule

Scheduling conflicts with Florida Power & Light put the Palm Avenue parking garage project two weeks behind schedule.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 19, 2010
Police panel concerns remain unresolved

A meeting between Police Advisory Panel members, police department commanders and City Hall leaders did not resolve the city's objections to some of the panel's recommendations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2010
Cops Corner 08.19.10

Police were called to break up an argument between two apartment dwellers. The upstairs neighbor complained that the downstairs neighbor continually taps on his ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2010
OUR VIEW: Move the city's election date

Voter turnout has come to the forefront of Sarasota city politics, not because of next Tuesday's primary election, but because a group of engaged citizens frustrated with the city's lack of elected officials' leadership are convinced one of the cures is making it easier for voters to participate in the process.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Rod Thomson
  • August 19, 2010
MY VIEW: Why school accountability fails

The cuts in the Sarasota County School District's funding from the state and predictable tax hike by the School Board and school administration are the symptoms of a broad systemic breakdown in Florida education funding.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 19, 2010
Princes Gate home sells for $1.1 million

Joseph and Cynthia Sherrill, of Winston Salem, N.C., sold their home at 1280 Whitehall Place to Richard and Patricia Hubbard, of Cazenovia, N.Y., for $1.1 million.

  • Sarasota
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