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Town attorney David Persson provided an outline moving forward after a judge's ruling mandates clarifications to the town's codes.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 26, 2012
Town attorney offers legal analysis

The redevelopment of properties such as the Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort are in limbo until the town makes revisions to its outline development process.

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Join Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 23, 2012
Nov. 23: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Siesta Key burglary suspect faces additional charges, Carpenter in as new Manatee County School Board leader, Weekend Best Bets, www.deali-o.com

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BEST: Downtown Sarasota Village Lighting of the Trees

Celebrate the first annual lighting of the trees event this Saturday.

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Deputies found an awl, a tool designed for leather stitching, after searching a car linked to Rene Jose Sanchez, who was charged with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Burglary of a Vehicle, and Grand Theft in September.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 23, 2012
Burglary suspect linked to other crimes

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office charged Rene Jose Sanchez with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card in connection with Siesta Key vehicle burglaries.

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Gilly the Shark, aka Santa Jaws, with Mote Public Relations Coordinator Hayley Rutger.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 23, 2012
WEEKEND BEST BET: Santa Jaws arrives at Mote

The Mote Marine Mascot, Gilly, will show his holiday spirit tomorrow and the first three Saturdays in December.

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Karen Carpenter, new Manatee County school board chairman, acknowledged the challenge ahead.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 23, 2012
Karen Carpenter was unanimously voted the board's new leader Nov. 20

Karen Carpenter was unanimously voted the board's new leader Nov. 20.

  • East County
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Members of Team Nail It huddled with excitement, before the start of their next match-up.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 22, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Turkey Bowl

Students at The Out-of-Door Academy competed in the school's annual Turkey Bowl competition Nov. 20.

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Kathy Gowe learned how to ride a Harley Davidson bike.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • November 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Chili Cook-Off

Main Street and the Manatee County Emergency Services battled it out for the title of 'Best Chili' Nov. 17 during a fourth annual Chili Cook-Off At Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Festivities included food, fire trucks, a smoke house, live music by The Groove, games and chili. Proceeds of the event went to Tribute to Heroes - Emergency Services Memorial Fund.

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Joe Curley brought out his 2005 Ford GT, a vehicle made to celebrate Ford’s 100th anniversary.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 21, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Ponies Under the Palms

The Mustang Club of West Central Florida on Nov. 18 hosted the 21st annual Ponies Under the Palms Ford and Mustang show, held this year on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.

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Sarasota County is planning a $2.8 million drainage project that includes a larger retention pond on Beach Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 21, 2012
Aesthetics, costs clash for project

Sarasota County commissioners will consider the fate of 26,000 cubic yards of soil left over from Beach Road drainage improvements Dec. 11.

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Superior Asphalt Inc. prepares Cape Leyte Drive for new asphalt as part of a $2.9 million contract that includes resurfacing eight Siesta Key streets.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 21, 2012
Sarasota County repaves Siesta Key streets

The contractor assigned to the project expects to finish work in the center of the island by Nov. 28.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 21, 2012
Mowing problems reach Canal Road

Sarasota County staff says the contractor hired to maintain Siesta Key streets hasn't met expectations.

  • Siesta Key
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Evan Lagassee, William Lahners and Charlie Kempston show off their website and their robot, ROB. E.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 21, 2012
Students put tech knowledge to use with own company

Three best friends and ODA fourth-graders have pooled their creativity to start their own company, called Internet Progress.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 21, 2012
Patchen starts as head of communications

Sarasota County Director of Communications Donn Patchen kicked off his new career Nov. 13.

  • Siesta Key
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Avananda Csiszar stands in front of her favorite coffee house, The Local Bean.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 21, 2012
Living La Vida Yoga

Avananda Csiszar believes the best place to practice yoga is in a beautiful environment.

  • Siesta Key
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