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News

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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Villagers hope to sink boat-parking ordinance

Opposition to Key-wide parking changes was nearly unanimous at the first Village Association meeting.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2013
BID, DID move toward restaurant restrictions

On St. Armands Circle and in downtown Sarasota, some fear the growing presence of restaurants will harm the vibrancy of the districts. The BID and DID want the city to take action.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 9, 2013
Town freezes two pension plans

Twenty-nine firefighters entered a new pension plan, and general employees have new defined-contribution plans effective Oct. 1.

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Whatmough
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Whatmough turns in keys to his Longboat home

Former Mayor Jeremy Whatmough sold his Key home and is now officially a full-time Sarasota Polo Club resident.

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The menu at this year’s fish fry will offer the same fried favorites — plus Caesar salad and cornbread, minus fried green tomatoes.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Historical Society Fish Fry nets new location, date

The Longboat Key Historical Society's annual fundraiser will offer the same fried favorites at Cedars Tennis Resort.

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Longboat Key Kiwanis Club Grants Committee Chairwoman Audrey Bear and Chalk Festival Executive Director Denise Kowal with Jeff Mayper.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • October 9, 2013
Business Observer

Key restaurants reopen for start of the season; The Peanut Shop opens on St. Armands Circle; Longboater contributes to Sarasota Chalk Festival

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Laurie Richardson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Observer Weather: Longboat Key

Laurie Richardson submitted this sunset photo, taken at Lido Beach.

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Join Alex Mahadedvan in today's Daily Headlines broadcast.
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  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: City Commission nixes Main Street gallery; Deputies seek suspect in shooting; Commission approves telecommunications changes; Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees; Industrial Park nabs $15M in financing loan; Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today; and MORE

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  • October 8, 2013
Daily Headlines: Oct. 8, 2013

Today's Stories: Commission approves telecommunication changes;

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2013
VIDEO: Sarasota residents discuss new $100 bill

Observer Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan hits downtown Sarasota to ask locals what they think of the new $100 bill.

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County staff expects the merger to create greater efficiencies.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • October 8, 2013
Manatee County merges natural resources, parks departments

The new department will be called the Parks and Natural Resources Department and it will be headed by Charles Hunsicker, Manatee's Natural Resources Department director.

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  • October 8, 2013
County merges natural resources, parks departments

County merges natural resources, parks departments

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The Sarasota Board of County Commissioners meeting is scheduled for 9 a.m., Oct. 8, at the Robert L. Anderson Administration Center, 4000 South Tamiami Trail, Venice.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2013
Commissioners to consider Ted Sperling Park fees

Sarasota County commissioners will consider development regulations and permitting fees for kayak-tour operators during a regular meeting Wednesday, Oct. 9.

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Sarasota Police alleged 22-year-old Joseph Serrano robbed two hotels at gunpoint in September.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 8, 2013
Sarasota Police arrest man for armed robberies

Sarasota Police charge 22-year-old Joseph Serrano for two hotel robberies in September.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission extended a contract with Waste Management six months while the town waits for bids for a new trash and recycling project.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 8, 2013
Commission approves telecommunications changes

The Longboat Key Town Commission approved budget changes to pay for an assistant town manager position in fiscal year 2012-13.

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