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Leigh Simons, Judy Athari, District 5 Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and Carmen Topper
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  • Josh Siegel
  • November 15, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Membership Luncheon

In his annual briefing of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, president of Schroeder-Manatee Ranch Rex Jensen spoke about newfound cooperation between business and Manatee County commissioners. On Oct. 14 at the Polo Grill, Jensen shared the stage with Manatee County Administrator Ed Hunzeker who spoke about the local government's over reliance on property taxes.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Staff prepares mobility plan for Sarasota County commission

After a few more months of community input, county staff will finalize the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota County will repair two humpback bridges on Treasure Boat Way, along with six other bridges on Siesta Key, as part of a $637,000 rehabilitation effort.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Canal connectors bound for rehab

Sarasota County plans to look for contractors to repair eight humpback bridges on Siesta Key in January.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Beach project details emerge

Sarasota County commissioners' frustrations flare after receiving a timeline of Siesta Key beach improvements.

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The entire Gulf Gate Library collection will be available at a temporary location in Sarasota Square Mall during construction of the new library.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
Gulf Gate Library collection moves to Sarasota Square

The county signed a $138,000 deal to operate a temporary library at the mall through 2015.

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There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant takes form

The new Louies Modern restaurant and a catering/banquet facility will fill a total of 13,500 square feet. It will open in February.

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Chris Brown purchased the building at 1718 Main St. for $2 million and the building at 1734 Main St. for $800,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Sean Roth
  • November 15, 2012
Beach Club owner buys Main Street buildings

Local business owner Chris Brown purchased two Main Street office building for $2.8 million.

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    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 15, 2012
Clickbooth marketing firm settles $2M case with FTC

Clickbooth co-founder John Lemp says he sought to avoid long litigation.

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Developer Jim Bridges described the architecture of “The Queue,” which could break ground as early as March, as urban modern, with lots of glass and an open look.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Modern townhomes proposed for downtown

The project requires a Planning Board and City Commission vote to move forward.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Sarasota County to trap Lido Key raccoons

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park, on Lido Key, has grown increasingly brazen: the result of being consistently fed by people.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Zoning change could impact neighborhoods

The change could ease restrictions for non-conforming properties.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
'Dead' buses bound for Sarasota County

Palm Beach County plans to sell Sarasota diesel buses with at least 500,000 miles each to buffer the county's fleet.

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Siberian sturgeon is raised sustainably on a farm in eastern Sarasota County for its caviar. Caviar is created when the roe, or eggs, from sturgeon are salted, which cures the roe and preserves the delicate eggs.
  • By Kumar Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
My View: Take a closer look: aquaculture and caviar

When Mote Marine Laboratory's namesake, William R. Mote, retired from the shipping and transportation business he created, he decided that he wanted to give something back to the sea.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
News Briefs

Bed taxes show record year for tourism; Siesta Chamber seeks board members; Siesta bicycle thefts continue this month

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