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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 8, 2012
iPhone app aids arrest for vehicle burglary

An iPhone was tracked to an apartment complex near Ashton Way and deputies began following a stolen vehicle that was making the exact movements as shown on the phone application.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2012
School Board shifts security head

The School Board of Sarasota County yesterday voted to shift drastically the responsibilities of the school district's head of safety and security.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Jan. 1 date is on employees' minds because Town Manager David Bullock said in May that he would ideally freeze the town’s pension plans by the end of the calendar year.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Employees talk pension worries

The possibility of a Jan. 1 freeze date was on general employees' minds at a recent quarterly, pension-board meeting.

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The new CVS is located at the intersection of Gulf of Mexico Drive and Bay Isles Parkway.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
CVS opens one month ahead of schedule

The drug chain opened its new Longboat Key store Aug. 5 - a month in advance of its original goal of a September debut.

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When Caroline Birch isn't busy handing out lemons on street corners, she enjoys playing softball, hanging out with friends and going to the beach, she said.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
When Life Hands You Lemons

Instead of receiving gifts on her birthday, 12-year-old Caroline Birch gave to others.

  • East County
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Dr. Alfredo Giangreco, right, and Dr. Federico Frias, behind, said they are excited the hospital will have pediatric emergency room doctor.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Hospital to add pediatrics unit

Lakewood Ranch Medical Center will soon have a designated pediatric physician working in its emergency room, and will add a six-bed pediatric unit.

  • East County
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This rendering depicts the extension of Cattlemen Road and Sarasota County's future world-class rowing venue at Nathan Benderson Park. Construction crews now are working to shape the 30-acre "regatta island" pictured above. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Nathan Benderson Park lake starts world-class transition

Sarasota County will begin dredging the lake at Nathan Benderson Park as part of plans to create a world-class rowing venue.

  • East County
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Ben Jordan, center, reviews the conceptual plans with other attendees. Photos by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
County plans improvements for Fort Hamer Park

Manatee County officials seek public input on the plans.

  • East County
  • News
Taylor Morrison is planning to develop a 400-acre parcel in Lakewood Ranch. Manatee County Building and Development Services.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 8, 2012
Taylor Morrison eyes Esplanade expansion

The builder is moving forward with plans to expand its existing Esplanade community in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
News Briefs

Yellow lines aren't a new crosswalk; Water advisory lifted for Lido Beach; Deputy fire chief makes magazine cover; September ZBA meeting canceled

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  • By Kumar Mahadevan
  • August 8, 2012
Mote Marine Laboratory takes closer look at sea turtles

Scientists at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium have been studying sea turtles that nest along our Southwest Florida beaches for 31 years.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Kudos to CVS!; Kudos for your guts; He is 'anti-American'; Thanks for your courage; Patronize advertisers

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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • August 8, 2012
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway cartoon.

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Rusty Chinnis snapped this shot of water pooling on General Harris Street Wednesday morning. Photo courtesy of Rusty Chinnis.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Full moon pools high tide impact on north end

Water ponding on low-lying north-end streets is a frequent problem as the result of 'spring tides' that occur during full or new moons.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 8, 2012
Bullock recommends 1.8872 millage

The recommended millage is the rate approved by the commission as the maximum rate it will levy for the upcoming 2012-13 fiscal year.

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