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  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • March 15, 2013
Greater Sarasota Chamber announces 2013 Small Business Awards finalists

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce announces the finalists for the 2013 Frank G. Berlin, Sr., Small Business Awards.

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Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will make his first major speech as a registered Democrat. Courtesy photo.
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  • Josh Siegel
  • March 15, 2013
Charlie Crist to speak in Lakewood Ranch tonight

Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist will be the keynote speaker at the Manatee County Democrats' annual awards dinner and dance tonight at the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.

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Vern Buchanan, pictured in 2012, during a listening session at Longboat Key Town Hall.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2013
Buchanan to hold Longboat listening session

Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, will discuss jobs, the economy and spending at Longboat Key Town Hall.

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Susan Chapman, Richard Dorfman, and Suzanne Atwell
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2013
CONA to host run-off candidate forum April 8

CONA has invited Sarasota Commission runoff candidates Susan Chapman, Suzanne Atwell and Richard Dorfman to speak at its April 8 forum.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 15, 2013
Culver's restaurant considers U.S. 41 location

The restaurant would be the first location in Florida.

  • Sarasota
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Marlene Hauck and Garen Staglin
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Sunshine from Darkness dinner

Sunshine from Darkness dinner

  • Black Tie
Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 14, 2013
March 14: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Developer pitches Main Street hotel; Sarasota Film Festival announces 2013 lineup; Museum without walls: Bayfront sculptures; Intracoastal undergoes dredging project

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Sarasota County plans to replace the retention pond on Beach Road as part of a drainage project slated for completion Dec. 31.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 14, 2013
Sarasota County Commission to consider drainage project

Commissioners will discuss a cost-saving option for the Beach Road drainage improvement project March 19.

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A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge named "Murden" makes its way north Thursday morning in the Intracoastal Waterway.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 14, 2013
Intracoastal dredging occurring behind Longboat Key

The Intracoastal Waterway is being dredged this week to allow boats better navigation access.

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Lois and Jack Snow began their walk.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Horseshoe Cove Relay for Life Walk

Horseshoe Cove RV Resort held its fifth Relay for Life Walk March 12. Through fundraisers before the event - including golf cart washes, hot dog sales, a silent auction, a casino night and more - and donations, the 20-member Horseshoe Cove committee helped raise more than $33,000 to support the American Cancer Society.

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The acre of land currently houses parking for the Sarasota County Courthouse and clerk’s office.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 14, 2013
Developer pitches Main Street hotel

County officials are slated to meet with a development firm interested in developing the Main Street property currently used as a parking lot.

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All three runoff candidates said there was a lot more work to be done.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 14, 2013
Candidates focus on runoff campaigns

All three candidates plan to sharpen their political message and canvas neighborhoods to gain voters in the May 14 runoff election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
News Briefs

Former Tampa leader suggests strong mayor; Work set to start under Siesta Key north bridge; County conducts Key noise experiment; Sarasota adds 100 parking spaces in Rosemary District

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Avenida de Mayo has become a site for overflow parking from Siesta Key Village and the public beach.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 14, 2013
Avenida de Mayo attracts overflow parking on Key

Some Siesta Key residents are concerned about roadway safety, but businesses say they need the legal parking.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2013
Holland, Lumpkin hold keys

It's probably not too surprising that Susan Chapman garnered the most votes in Tuesday's Sarasota City Commission election.

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