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  • March 27, 2014
Carroll developed her community vision

In her mission to develop Lakewood Ranch, Mary Francis Carroll held fast to one rule: Do what's right. The Glenridge resident died Monday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 27, 2014
Signal timing system offers 'invisible' benefit

Sarasota County traffic engineers take to the streets to find ways to better coordinate traffic signals to prevent traffic congestion and improve roadway safety along U.S. 41.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Photos by Colin Reid Dr. Nik Gapeto has many creative jobs, but visitors downtown may now best know him for this bicycle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 27, 2014
VIDEO: Flamingo bike artist aims to spark creativity in others

A bicycle that once graced the stage at Florida Studio Theatre and has undergone a colorful makeover now serves a higher creative purpose.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 27, 2014
Longboat tests new electronic pollbooks

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent's office used Longboat Key's March 25 municipal election as a testing ground for new electronic equipment that will be deployed in full force later this year for the county's primary.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 27, 2014
County voters approve school referendum tax by landslide

Sarasota County voters overwhelmingly approved a referendum Tuesday to extend the lifespan of a supplementary school tax by another four years.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Our view

'Woo-hoo.' Really?

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Harriet Sokmensuer Amelia and Doug Manning
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2014
Business Briefs

Discount Computers Inc. celebrates 25 years; White Aluminum buys Gingrich Glass & Aluminum; Marianne LeBar joins the Million Dollar Guild

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 27, 2014
County commissioners spar over Blackburn Point priorities

County commissioners approved additional funding to improve the park, but disagreed about what parts of the project should be built first.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lynn Pitts Hamilton of Finishing Touch provided the centerpieces for Bags, Baubles & Bingo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2014
Bags, Baubles & Bingo

Bags, Baubles & Bingo

  • Black Tie
Mike Ash and Debi Gilliland
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 26, 2014
The Mary Ann Robinson Wellness Center Dedication

The Mary Ann Robinson Wellness Center Dedication

  • Black Tie
The city of Sarasota is currently run by a council/manager form of government — and The Citizens Voice wants to keep it that way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 26, 2014
Strong mayor opponents step forward

Political committee The Citizens Voice is pushing against a proposal that would create a new city charter and an elected mayor position.

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The Sandbar is located right on the beach on Anna Maria Island and offers a wide variety of fresh caught seafood dishes.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: The Sandbar

This week we went in the kitchen at The Sandbar with owner Ed Chiles as chef Ian Fairweather prepares their signature shrimp and grits.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
Colony judge amends ruling

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge K. Rodney May officially entered his ruling that converts the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort bankruptcy case to a Chapter 7 liquidation March 21, with one change from the oral ruling he made in February.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections volunteers used three new electronic pollbooks to sign in registered voters at Town Hall on Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 26, 2014
Longboat Key tests new electronic pollbooks

Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent's office used Longboat Key's March 25 municipal election as a testing ground for new electronic equipment that will be deployed in full force later this year for the county's primary.

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