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Chris Sharek's Chevrolet Volt charges for free at the Palm Avenue parking garage.
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  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Sarasota to get a jolt from electric-car event

A growing community of Sarasota electric-car advocates sees a National Plug-In Day event as an opportunity to break down misconceptions about the environmentally friendly vehicles.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2013
Condo owners seek inclusion in DID

Some condominium owners are asking to be included in the DID, with the tax revenue going toward additional security to improve safety and cleanliness within the downtown area.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Our View: If they get it, they spend it

On the campaign stump, Sarasota County commissioners could say they stood firm on taxes. The 2013-2014 fiscal year millage rate will not increase.

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Rodger Skidmore
  • By Rodger Skidmore
  • September 26, 2013
My View: Common Core should be viewed as 'the floor'

Despite what some believe, states would have the right to amend and augment their version of Common Core. Florida should not defund it.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The city of Sarasota has tapped extra personnel and equipment to handle the heavy rainfall's effect on its wastewater systems.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 26, 2013
Sept. 25: Daily Headlines

Today's Stories: Longboat Key P&Z director resigns; Developer proposes $60 million project; Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint; Lennar to turn over HOA

  • Longboat Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man on the Street: Rainy days on St. Armands Circle

Tourists and local business owners reflect on the three days of rain in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
SCAT Director Glama Carter said a merger with MCAT would take between 10 months and two years to accomplish.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • September 25, 2013
SCAT seeks public opinion on merger plans

Sarasota County administrators are gauging public opinion on a proposed merger between SCAT and Manatee County Area Transit.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Sarasota Christian sweeps PCCC

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Port Charlotte Community Christian 25-13, 25-23, 25-18 Sept. 24.

  • Sarasota
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A Marriott Residence Inn clerk was injured while trying to wrestle a firearm out of the hands of a robbery suspect at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 25, 2013
Man robs hotel clerk at gunpoint

Sarasota Police are seeking a hispanic suspect in the early-morning robbery of a University Parkway hotel.

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The BeacHhouse is located 200 Gulf Drive N. on Anna Maria Island.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 25, 2013
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: BeacHhouse

This week we went in the kitchen with owner Ed Chiles and chef Will Manson of BeacHhouse. Join us and learn how to prepare potato-encrusted grouper in this week's In the Kitchen.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 25, 2013
Lady Cougars tame Lady Thunder

The Cardinal Mooney volleyball team defeated rival The Out-of-Door Academy 25-12, 19-25, 22-25, 25-21, 15-10 in district action Sept. 24.

  • East County
  • Sports
This home for sale, on Santa Rosa Court in East County’s Sonoma community, is one of few resale homes on the market.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Supply and demand

As of Sept. 1, there is less than a year's supply of homes in the resale market in Manatee County, leaving real-estate professionals to wonder what that means for the recovery.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Lennar to turn over HOA

After a decade-plus of control - and uncertainty - Lennar Homes announced it will turn over the Stoneybrook homeowners association to residents by the end of the year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Heritage Harbour South CDD confronts speeding

In a non-agenda decision, supervisors voted to install radar-speed signs and create continuity with speed limits throughout its community.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • September 25, 2013
Lakewood Ranch Medical Center welcomes CEO

Richard Fletcher, formerly the chief operating officer of Manatee Memorial Hospital, is the new Lakewood Ranch Medical Center chief executive officer.

  • East County
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