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  • May 3, 2012
Our View: What we need: A leader

One of the pleasures of winter in Sarasota is how this region manages to attract extraordinary speakers and experts.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • May 3, 2012
My View: Bullies on the block - lawsuits

Too many lawyers curdle the culture and frighten the populace

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  • May 2, 2012
May 2: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office helicopter provided air support allowing deputies to follow from a safe distance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 2, 2012
Three Sarasota burglary suspects arrested

Three men from Fort Lauderdale were apprehended Tuesday for committing numerous burglaries in Sarasota.

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court Trustee William Maloney filed a March 26 motion in which he argued in favor of restoring the Partnership and awarding damages of $7,751,470 — one of two damage scenarios outlined by Merryday.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Next chapter: Bankruptcy court

Judge K. Rodney May will hear from parties in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort this week in a Tampa courtroom.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Commission to bring members on boards

The Town Commission will make appointments to four town boards at its regular meeting May 7.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Town, firefighters head back to bargaining table

Pay raises, benefits and pensions will be part of the discussion this week as the town and its firefighters come together for negotiations.

  • Longboat Key
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The Gulf Beach near the 360 North condominiums, left, continues to erode.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Sand loss prompts warning for north-end

Just 30 to 50 feet of dry beach remain between the nine-unit 360 North condominium and the Gulf.

  • Longboat Key
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Walter Hackett asked Scott Wierson to rank the top three options for improving north-end telecommunications, Wierson gave what was, for many, a long-awaited answer.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Consultant receptive to DAS network

TE Connectivity Networks Inc. consultant Scott Wierson told the P&Z Board that he believes DAS 'would provide better service' to the town than a cell-phone tower.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
P&Z begins to crack town codes

Recommendations for zoning code changes get unanimous vote from P&Z Board.

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The Longboat Pass Inlet Management Plan calls for installing a terminal groin at Beer Can Island, pictured, and two groins on northern Longboat Key to control Longboat Pass erosion. File photo.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 2, 2012
Longboat Pass plans face opposition

A group of plans aimed at inlet management and the stabilization of Longboat Pass is being challenged by Siesta Key residents worried about erosion.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
Chamber to go the (shorter) distance for sprint triathlon

The LLSA Chamber will sprint toward its first May triathlon this Sunday.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2012
News Briefs

Town schedules first budget workshop; City staff investigates St. Armands benches

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Walls for the new CVS began going up earlier this week.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 2, 2012
CVS reaches new heights

The new drug store is beginning to take shape as contractors worked to construct walls this week.

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 2, 2012
Travel Log: Finding Florida

East County residents Ray and Pat Ciemniecki recently completed their journey to all of Florida's 162 state parks.

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