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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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    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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

  • Black Tie
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.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County staff members Brenda Bair and Carolyn Brown discuss the Lido Beach restroom project Feb. 26.
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  • 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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Enforcement agencies jointly took Trae Ward into custody from a home in the 7000 block of 44th Court East, in the East County's Barrington Ridge neighborhood, this morning.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota fugitive taken into custody in East County home

Authorities found the suspect in a home in Barrington Ridge, in the East County.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta Key $10 million home sale largest in two years

The six-bedroom home, on Siesta Key, has several unique features.

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Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid quotes Gandhi Feb. 26 while recognizing Deputy County Administrator Bill Little's retirement.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2013
Sarasota County renames building in honor of Bill Little

Sarasota County commissioners approved naming the building at 2200 Ringling Boulevard the William L. Little Health and Human Services Center.

  • Sarasota
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The tornado watch will remain in effect until 3 p.m. this afternoon for Sarasota County. Stock image.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 26, 2013
Hazardous weather watch in effect

The Tampa Bay area, including Sarasota, is under a tornado watch, lake wind advisory and a hazardous weather outlook.

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The bus was headed northbound on Gateway Avenue at 12:50 p.m. when the bus driver stopped for the red light at the intersection, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 26, 2013
Bicyclist transported to hospital after being struck by SCAT bus

The SCAT bus driver proceeded forward as the bicyclist was crossing in the crosswalk across Stickney Point Road.

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  • News
The crash occurred at 2 a.m. this morning on University Parkway and Whitfield Avenue.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 26, 2013
At least one dead in University Parkway crash

At least one person died in a morning vehicle crash on University Parkway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol website.

  • East County
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Sarasota County staff will hold a public meeting at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, at the Siesta Key Chapel to gather input on a draft of the county’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 26, 2013
Siesta residents invited to open house on bike plan

Sarasota County staff will hold an open house at the Siesta Key Chapel Feb. 26, to gather community input on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
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Liana Bryant and her son, Woody.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 25, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Purim Pandemonium at Temple Emanu-El

Temple Emanu-El hosted a carnival, Saturday, Feb. 23, to celebrate the Jewish Holiday of Purim. In celebration, attendees dressed in costume, snacked on light food and played games. Other entertainment included a dunk tank and inflatable bounce houses.

  • Sarasota
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49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 25, 2013
Feb. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: 49 signed up to speak at Walmart appeal hearing; Stop signs on Sarasota County Commission agenda; Arts Center seeks entries for exhibition; PHOTO GALLERY: Youth Fishing Tournament; Black Tie Untied

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