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Mark Ferguson, Jean Callihan, Phil Callihan, honoree Margaret Callihan and her husband, Matt, with Mary Joyce and J.B. Lynch
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  • November 15, 2012
AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Margaret Callihan

AJC 2012 Civic Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Margaret Callihan

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Dr. Anne Chauvet and Solange Chauvet
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  • November 15, 2012
High Tea at High Noon

High Tea at High Noon

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A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Water line break in Bird Key

A water line has broken on Bird Key Drive, just north of N. Owl Drive causing a precautionary boil water notice Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15.

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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

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Terry Turner with Bindi, an Australian Shepherd. Photo by Virginia Hoffman.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Turner to not seek re-election

The commissioner said he wanted to dedicate more time to family and business obligations.

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In September, representatives from the town and IPOC met in a Sarasota courtroom to present their cases for a challenge to the town’s code changes.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 15, 2012
Judge rules in IPOC's favor

A Sarasota County Clerk of Court Judge issued an order this week that will mandate a referendum for additional tourism uses within Islandside.

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Larry Grossman is a St. Judes Drive resident and semi-retired city planner.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 15, 2012
Grossman qualifies for election

Larry Grossman qualified to run against Mayor Jim Brown for the District 4 seat.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Planning Board OKs Ringling Walmart

The site plan for the 97,000-square-foot supercenter was approved 3-2.

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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.

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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.
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  • 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.

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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.
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  • 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.

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  • 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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