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The newly-formed Burns Court Neighborhood Association's board members include Marnie Matarese, secretary, and Andrew Marcus, treasurer.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 17, 2013
Burns Court merchants group takes up a cause

The business disruption from the 10-day street closure during the Chalk Festival was the main impetus for forming the group.

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Leonore Morris, co-owner of Reasons Shoes, has seen a younger customer base since she and her husband moved the store to Main Street. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • January 17, 2013
Downtown attracts high-end retail

Renovate it and they will come. A pair of new stores signals a shift to a new kind of retail.

  • Sarasota
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Three new owners opted for a new name and a fresh start for the Golden Apple Celebrity Theatre. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2013
The shows will go on at the Golden Apple

Three new partners, with ties to the theater-producing Nederlander family that operates 20 venues nationally, bring the historic Sarasota theater into the present.

  • Siesta Key
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Michelle Jett started preparations at Baja Boys Grill at 6:30 a.m. Jan. 11.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 17, 2013
Sarasota food truck businesses could roam further

Planning staff has asked Sarasota County Commission to consider changes to street-vending regulations.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 17, 2013
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Paul Stryhas submitted this photo of the LeBarge Sunset Cruise on a Saturday night.

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Honorees Dolly Jacobs, Dr. Maureen A. Maguire, Judy Cahn and Gloria B. Moss
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 16, 2013
31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

31st Annual Women in Power Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Auditors blamed former Assistant Superintendent Jim Drake for the Manatee County School Board’s 2011-12 $3.4 million budget deficit but faulted him for incompetence — not criminal or illegal activity.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Audit blames employee for budget deficit

Navigant says a lack of oversight, faulty systems and poor coordination are reasons for the Manatee County Schools deficit.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch senior Taylor Johnson with her steer. Josh Siegel.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
County fair is the biggest, most challenging yet

Higher feed prices have forced Youth Livestock Show exhibitors in the 97th Manatee County Fair to get creative to sell their steer.

  • East County
  • News
Anne Ross has a new list of priorities now that she’s become the town's assistant town manager.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 16, 2013
Ross tackles new responsibilities

Town Manager Dave Bullock has a list of priorities for his new assistant town manager.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Senator hones in on East County

Florida Sen. Bill Galvano hosted a Jan. 14 breakfast in Lakewood Ranch for his East County constituents.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 16, 2013
Big names apply for superintendent post

The applicants for the Manatee County Schools top job include former finalists for other superintendent jobs across the state and current school district leaders.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 16, 2013
Heritage Harbour lawsuits expand

Complainants say stormwater costs are not being allocated appropriately.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 16, 2013
Business on the Key is building for contractors

An increase in construction that began in 2011 continued in 2012 and into the current market.

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Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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