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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2012
Sarasota County Commission OKs hog hunt

The Sarasota County Commission on July 10 voted to authorize the feral hog hunts planned for Deer Creek Prairie Preserve.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 10, 2012
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Sarasota City Commissioner Terry Turner suggested Tuesday the commission take another look at the city manager candidates they previously rejected.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to reconsider city manager candidates

A list of four city manager candidates that was previously rejected by the Sarasota City Commission will be reconsidered at the Monday, July 16 regular meeting.

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Rep. Vern Buchanan said he was pleased with the committee's action but not surprised.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 10, 2012
Bipartisan panel dismisses Buchanan finance allegations

The House Ethics Committee has unanimously dismissed allegations about Longboat Key Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan's personal financial disclosure statements.

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IRISS and other officials shoveled dirt as part of the ceremony.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2012
Global manufacturer breaks ground in Lakewood Ranch

IRISS held a ground-breaking ceremony today for its new Lakewood Ranch-based global headquarters

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The missing trailer is dark green, and is about 10 feet long and five feet wide. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 10, 2012
Lakewood Ranch Boy Scout troop reports stolen trailer

Lakewood Ranch's Troop 303 is seeking a missing trailer and equipment that had been stolen from a church parking lot.

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Michael Sterlace of Sarasota has been arrested for burglary of a Stone Ridge Trail home.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 10, 2012
Man arrested for burglary, shot by homeowner

A burglar who was shot twice by a homeowner after he broke into a home was found at Sarasota Memorial Hospital receiving treatment for a gunshot wound.

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The Waterway Development Program, which is the funding source for waterway projects submitted by Sarasota County, currently has $1.36 million available for 22 applications that total $1.89 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 10, 2012
Commission to discuss waterway funds

The West Coast Inland Navigation District will ask commissioners this afternoon for at least $377,000 more than estimated for its 2013 fiscal year budget.

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  • July 9, 2012
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Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is leaving City Hall in early August.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Sarasota Interim City Manager to step down

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis is not staying on at City Hall past August 3. Commissioners have to find an interim replacement if they don't appoint Deputy City Manager Marlon Brown.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Tim's Classic Meatlover's Chili

Braden Woods resident Tim Hyden perfected this meat-lovers chili recipe while working as a firefighter for West Manatee Fire Rescue.

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The craters on the road next to a beach on east Siesta Key sunk deeper from the flooding brought on by Tropical Storm Debby.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 9, 2012
County in line for state funds

The Sarasota County Commission will vote July 10 to approve a contract with the Florida Division of Emergency Management for $105,608 in disaster relief.

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Commissioner Hal Lenobel, right, pictured with former Commissioner Bob Siekmann.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 9, 2012
Commission to pick Lenobel successor

The commission will discuss appointments for the at-large seat vacated by Hal Lenobel last week.

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Premier Sotheby's International Realty represented the buyer in the sale of a $4.92 million European-inspired estate on Casey Key.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 9, 2012
Casey Key home sells for $4.92 million

A home on Casey Key Road last month was the third largest sale ever on the eight-mile island.

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Representatives from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will be attending tonight's meeting.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 9, 2012
Greenbrook to host safety meeting

Representatives of the Manatee County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Security Associates will attend tonight's meeting.

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