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Thomas Barwin was chosen as the next Sarasota city manager.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
City Commission chooses Barwin

Former Oak Park, Ill., City Manager Thomas Barwin was unanimously chosen as the next city manager for the city of Sarasota.

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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight says the Sheriff's Office is concentrating on efforts that affect residents and business owners the most. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 16, 2012
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office: Crime down in 2012 so far

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office reports major crimes are down for the first six months of 2012.

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Kristen Bohan, Beyond the Spectrum Founder Catherine Peabody, Julie Lamielle and Christine Sket
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 16, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Beyond the Spectrum Fundraiser

As a part of its summer celebrity bartending series, Shamrock Pub hosted a fundraiser Friday, July 13, to benefit Beyond the Spectrum, a charity that benefits children on the autism spectrum. Guest bartenders from the charity teamed up with members of Brown Distributing to raise money for the cause. All money from tips and raffle prizes was donated to Beyond the Spectrum.

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This 12,240-square-foot office in Lakewood Ranch could be the site of a firm that will get financial assistance from Sarasota County.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 16, 2012
Commission approves incentive package

Sarasota County commissioners last week voted in favor of a $200,000 economic incentive package for an unnamed firm.

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The forum will be moderated by Senior Circuit Judge Nancy Donnellan. File photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
Tiger Bay to host state attorney forum

The Sarasota Tiger Bay Club will host a 12th Judicial Circuit state attorney forum Thursday.

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Sam Lastinger is a trained chef and bartender of Pattigeorge's. He made the recipe using Barenjager Honey liqueur, Kahlua, Bailey's, frothed milk and espresso.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Sam Lastinger

Longboat Key resident Sam Lastinger shares a Honey Barenjager Latte recipe.

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Commissioners are also set to discuss whether they should hire one of two city manager candidates who remain from a city manager search.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2012
Caragiulo submits strong mayor proposal

The Sarasota City Commission is set to discuss two charter amendments that would restructure City Hall.

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The candidates seek to join the seven-member Longboat Key Town Commission.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2012
Clair, Daly submit names for commission seat

Randy Clair and Jack Daly are the latest residents to ask for consideration for the open at-large Town Commission seat.

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North Bound Lanes from Wilkinson Road to Bee Ridge Road until further notice.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2012
Structure fire causes traffic delay on Beneva Road

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is directing traffic around a structure fire in the area of Beneva Road south of Bee Ridge.

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Karen Iezzi and Betty York were the chairpersons of the event.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Luncheon

Members of the Sarasota Opera Guild met Thursday, July 12, for a luncheon at the Bird Key Yacht Club. The event was co-chaired by Karen Iezzi and Betty York. Members socialized in the dining room before enjoying a meal.

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There are only two city manager candidates left for the Sarasota City Commission to consider at City Hall Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Only two city manager candidates left

Daytona Beach City Manager Jim Chisholm is no longer interested in the Sarasota city manager position.

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The website is currently accessible with limited features in its beta version by clicking on the banner at scgov.net.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 13, 2012
New Sarasota County site live on Monday

Sarasota County will launch its redesigned website Monday, July 16, four months after the introduction of an online procurement system.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 13, 2012
Webber Street road closure

Webber Street, between S. Osprey Avenue and S. Tamiami Trail, will be temporarily closed beginning Monday, July 16.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 13, 2012
Commissioners hosts day of services at Manatee animal shelter

Manatee County Commissioner Carol Whitmore more is seeking volunteers to help bathe dogs from Manatee Animals Services on Saturday.

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B.J. Webb, pictured in 2010, isn’t interested in a seat on the commission for now.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 13, 2012
Webb not interested in seat; 6 others submit names

Six residents have submitted their names to Town Hall as of Thursday but P&Z Board Chair B.J. Webb isn't one of them.

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