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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 27, 2013
Candidates tell voters where they stand on issues

Town Commission candidates state their stance on some of the Key's top issues.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2013
Ranch district may limit access

Some supervisors on Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 hope to make the Balmoral Woods Boulevard transponder-only access.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • February 27, 2013
Apartment complex planned for Lockwood Ridge

The Adler Group has owned the site, home of an abandoned Winn Dixie, for the last seven years, but the developer says now is the time to build.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2013
Salt & Light launches weekly radio program

The new Saturday broadcast will expand the organization's reach and help educate the public weekly about local social, economic and spiritual issues.

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The Out-of-Door Academy students Gabriella Costa, Alex Ruschau, Melanie Mason, Kevin Moody and Payton Hensonn each earned a perfect score on a section of the SAT. Pam Eubanks.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 27, 2013
ODA students ink perfect scores

Five students at The Out-of-Door Academy earned perfect scores on portions of the SAT college entrance exam.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Builders begin construction of model in GreyHawk Landing; First Watch grows in the Hoosier state; Lee Wetherington Foundation hits $1 million in grants

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Judy Green, president and CEO of Premier Sotheby's International Realty, says she’s scouting locations in the Tampa Bay area. Nancy DeNike.
  • By Jean Gruss
  • February 27, 2013
Tampa to Marco

Naples-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty, fresh off a banner year in 2012, moves into South Tampa's luxury market with its first office there.

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  • Real Estate
380 Bunker Hill, Osprey
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • February 27, 2013
3 Things: What $1 Million Buys in Sarasota

One million dollars is a pretty impressive price point, even in the rarefied world of Sarasota real estate. For that kind of money, expect to find something special. Size does matter, but not as much as style, luxury and a premium location. Here's a selection of homes priced at or near the $1 million mark. Each residence exemplifies the options currently available for affluent buyers.

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  • Real Estate
Good Graeff is a Sarasota band started by twins Brooke and Brittany Graeff.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2013
Good Graeff launches Kickstarter campaign

Local band, Good Graeff launches Kickstarter campaign to fund summer tour.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Feb. 27: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart; $39,000 in jewelry stolen from Manatee County home; MW Group claims renovation is not feasible; New Lakewood Ranch triathlon club a community builder

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Arts Center seeks entries for show

Have you made a masterpiece? Could your painting pass for a Picasso? Well, then we have just the place for your showstopper.

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Chairwomen Cheryl Burstein and Susan Powers
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 26, 2013
Junior League of Sarasota Legacy Luncheon featuring The Royal Chef Darren McGrady

Junior League of Sarasota Legacy Luncheon featuring The Royal Chef Darren McGrady

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Residents both in support of Walmart and opposed to the supercenter spoke before the City Commission.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 26, 2013
In 3-2 vote, Sarasota Commissioners deny Ringling Walmart

Commissioners Terry Turner, Shannon Snyder and Vice-Mayor Willie Shaw voted against the Walmart and in support of the appeal that was filed by residents Nov. 25.

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Sarasota County staff members Brenda Bair and Carolyn Brown discuss the Lido Beach restroom project Feb. 26.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota County Commission delays Lido Beach project

Commissioners voted to move discussion of new restrooms at Ted Sperling Park to a March 6 meeting after hearing the $859,000 cost.

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Second shooter in a Sarasota incident has been brought in custody. More in today's headlines!
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2013
Feb. 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Second shooter in custody; Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little; Sarasota Chalk Festival names Sheila Foley executive manager; $10 million home sale largest in two years

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