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  • August 7, 2014
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County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios; Grand Prix surpasses 2013 economic impact; Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

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  • August 7, 2014
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Annette Rogers joins forces with Cheryl Loeffler; Former Johnson & Johnson exec appointed to board; New development company breaks ground in Sarasota; Michael Saunders Realtor receives CRS designation

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  • August 6, 2014
Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

Catholic Charities Ball Pre-Party Trunk Show

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Sarasota County Archaeologist Ryan Murphy said it was refreshing to work with staff so intent on preserving historical resources while planning tweaks to the Blackburn Point Park project.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
County preserves archaeological site in Osprey

Sarasota County will modify improvements planned for Blackburn Point Park to preserve part of a shell midden, which contains tools and pottery from before 850 A.D.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2014
Lakewood Ranch adds builder

Murray Homes has become an official builder in The Lake Club.

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CDD Chairwoman Joyce Sandy voices concerns over adding 12 speed bumps throughout Lighthouse Cove — a cost the group decided not to line item into the 2014-2015 budget.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 6, 2014
Heritage Harbour South CDD adopts 2014-2015 budget

The Heritage Harbour South Community Development District adopted its 2014-2015 budget at its Aug. 5 meeting.

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Lobster Pot is family owned and located in the heart of the Siesta Key village, featuring a friendly, intimate New England style dining experience with fresh local seafood and produce.
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  • August 6, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Lobster Pot

This week we went in the kitchen at Lobster Pot with owners Glen, Tony and Mark Medeiros along with chef Eder Ocana as he prepares lobster Milano. Get the recipe and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office attempted to locate an armed robbery suspect with the department’s helicopter unit, Air-1, Monday evening.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 6, 2014
Deputies seek suspect who robbed hair salon

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has asked for the public to help identify a man suspected of robbing Great Clips Hair Salon at gunpoint Monday.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 6, 2014
Town recommends combined tax increase of $954,397

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks millage rate increases to the operating budget and beach districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects in 2015.

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Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive and has 31 units. Photo by Caleb Motsinger.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Arbomar owner seeks further action

Pete DiNicola has filed an amended complaint and appealed to Gov. Rick Scott and the commission in his fight against the 31-unit condominium's board.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Police calls down 3.3% in first half of 2014

Larceny and burglary incidents are up, rescue calls are down, but overall crime numbers didn't change significantly during the first half of 2014.

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  • August 6, 2014
Key Club manager outlines club investments

The Longboat Key Club is undergoing golf course renovations this summer at Harbourside now that Islandside work is done.

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  • August 6, 2014
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Couple seeks restaurant approval this fall; Firefighters plan training at closed Hilton facilities; Mote scientists study red tide bloom offshore

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  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Sarasota County School Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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