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Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman cuts a ribbon to dedicate the temporary Gulf Gate Library. Commissioners Nora Patterson and Charles Hines look on.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 20, 2013
Gulf Gate Library opens at Sarasota Square Mall

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason cut the blue ribbon to open the mall's temporary location Feb. 20.

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Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar will not be charged with public records and Sunshine law violations.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 20, 2013
Manatee School Board member cleared of public records violation charges

The State Attorney's Office reports insufficient evidence to press charges against Manatee County School Board member Julie Aranibar over a potential public records and Sunshine law violation.

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City Commissioners on Tuesday listened to residents lobby for less strict regulations on outdoor amplified sound.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 20, 2013
Commissioners continue Ringling Walmart appeal hearing

The continued hearing will be held at 6p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26 at City Hall.

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Dr. Kumar Mahadevan stands in front of Mote Marine Laboratory's Aquarium, which today features sharks, manatees, sea turtles and more than 100 species of marine life. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
The Man with the 'Mote-est': Dr. Kumar Mahadevan

In the 1970s, many Sarasotans had never heard of Mote Marine Laboratory. Dr. Kumar Mahadevan's vision put it on the map.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Town gives ULI a second look

The commission gave the town manager direction to work out a proposed contract with The Urban Land Institute.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Town considers joining Florida highway program

A Gulf of Mexico Drive Florida Scenic Highway designation could create opportunities for the island's main thoroughfare.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Planning board asks for parking direction

A subcommittee recommends limiting the number of boat trailers parked at residences, but what defines a parking space remains unclear.

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Commissioner Phill Younger spends more than 15 hours a week in his office studying town materials and preparing for meetings.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Younger finds commission work satisfying

At-large Commissioner Phill Younger cites budget modifications and beach project savings as top accomplishments during the past two years.

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Gene Jaleski says he is running to give voters a choice and spur debate. File photo
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Election: Jaleski is running to give voters options

Longbeach Village resident Gene Jaleski said he resigned from the Town Commission in 2010 because he disagreed with and didn't want to vote on the Longboat Key Club and Resort project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2013
Our View: Businesses don't pay taxes

Business tax cuts and corporate-recruiting incentives will be prominent policy issues for the Legislature this year.

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • February 20, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Wage increase supported for non-union employees

The Longboat Key Town Commission agrees with Town Manager Dave Bullock's suggestion to provide a wage increases for non-union town employees.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
Life's probably not a beach for Longboat Key dogs

The commission hasn't discussed a report on the issues surrounding dog beach access, but six commissioners have indicated they don't support the idea.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Robin Hartill
  • February 20, 2013
Data shows police call volume

Longboat Key police responded to 5,734 calls in 2012, a slight drop compared to the 6,024 calls they handled in 2011.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 20, 2013
Cameras click for FDOT, FPL

The police department says four license-plate cameras are needed on the north end to curb motorists attempting to use side streets to avoid having their pictures taken.

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