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At the apex of commercial and residential property, Siesta Village is a frequent battleground for zoning conflicts. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

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A sea turtle nest generally hatches 60 days after the nest is laid. File photo.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 3, 2012
Turtle nesting season begins

Sea-turtle nesting season brings reptiles to Siesta's shores and restrictions to beachfront property owners.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Coastal Behavioral loses CEO, some of its funding

Coastal Behavioral Healthcare Inc. lost its CEO and access to what was previously exclusive state funding for its services.

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Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport had a surplus of $1 million in the past fiscal year. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Airport lands in the black

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is flying high with a promise to be debt free in 2014. However, it is also waving goodbye to a popular carrier.

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L&S Partners LLC owns the mortgage note on the 23,948-square -foot Morton’s Plaza at 1924 S. Osprey Ave. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Sean Roth
  • May 3, 2012
Libby's owner to acquire buildings

Stephen Seidensticker and his business partner, Lemuel Sharp, are buying four Hillview buildings out of foreclosure.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Developers want an end to interchange

Two years after the County Commission voted down an interchange concept, the plan is still on the table. The commission has urged faster staff response.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Counties want to create trained workforce

Sarasota and Manatee County officials say they need to get students trained in local high-paying jobs.

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  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Off-duty deputy rescues teens; Village Association torn on ad copy; Daiquiri Deck eyes new Venice location

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The State Street site is currently home to a 139-space parking lot. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
City discusses future of State Street garage

Although a 2010 agreement requires the city build a 300-space parking garage at the State Street lot, some city commissioners are questioning if that is the best move currently.

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Main Street from the Five Points roundabout to Gulfstream Avenue could receive upgrades that include brick sidewalks as soon as the summer of 2013. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 3, 2012
Streetscape funding takes shape on Main Street

The Downtown Improvement District Board of Directors hopes to use an internal city loan to help pay for a Main Street streetscape project.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Abramson article hit close to home

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Dean Kalahar, a 40-year Sarasota resident, is an economics teacher at Sarasota High School and author of "Practical Economics."
  • By Dean Kalahar
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Class warfare: polarizing, immoral

The class-warfare attack on the 'rich' is really an argument against free markets, wealth creation and life-saving economic growth.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
News Briefs

Institute for the Ages names Esselman CEO; City staff investigates St. Armands benches; North Trail coffee shop opens

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 3, 2012
Walkers hit the sand to raise money for cystic fibrosis

Marking the events' eighth year, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation brings walkers to the Siesta sand to raise funds and awareness.

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