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  • March 8, 2012
News Briefs

Pair charged in Key child-neglect case; Limited seats open for Civics 101 class

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Paul Malton
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Malton joins Re/Max office on the Key; Redmond named Tervis Tumbler CEO

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Letter to the Editor

Reader supports proposed park project

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Photo by Norman Schimmel.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Merchant motto: Salvage the season

With the City Commission having scrapped the parking-meter program, downtown merchants are hoping to salvage the rest of the season.

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An aerial view provided by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast shows the site of a proposed pocket park on Ocean Boulevard. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Merchants group voices support for pocket park

Members of the Siesta Key Village Association offered support this week, but no financial help, for the creation of a pocket park north of the Village, on Ocean Boulevard.

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Dr. Gregory D. Hess
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
New College could name a new president next week

With the last of four finalists having been interviewed, the New College Board of Trustees could name a new president as early as next week.

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Sarasota County’s canopy roads are distinguished by their abundance of shade, thanks to the numerous trees and their overhanging branches. Photo by Rachel Brown Hackney.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Tree Advisory Council wins extension through March 2015

Four months after they almost terminated it, the County Commission has extended the life of its Tree Advisory Council for three more years.

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Angus Rogers, CEO, Floridays Development Co.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 8, 2012
Attorney warns of legal points on hotel projects

The city of Sarasota's attorney says he believes both downtown hotel proposals could violate a state constitutional provision.

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • March 8, 2012
Observed: Leatherman destined to become Dr. Beach

Although it's always a pleasure to meet people in Sarasota who are familiar with the mountains of my native state, it's especially enjoyable when I find someone who knows places in the eastern part of North Carolina.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
My View: Speeds shouldn't be based on seasonal factors

The exception does not or should not make the rule. Speed limits on Siesta Key, we must trust, became set after careful thought of the Florida Department of Transportation staff.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 8, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Nelson Martin and Harold Freeman recently opened a new store called Martin Freeman, located in downtown Sarasota. Observer staff.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2012
BUSINESS OBSERVER

Longtime associates hold sartorial celebration; Signature Sotheby's furthers ties in Canada; Dwell Real Estate opens downtown; Pool builder recognized in design award contest

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Micki Kann, Charlie Morse, Allison Levy and Sharon Underwood were some of the first members to arrive.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

East County business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly social March 7 at the Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch.

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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2012
March 7: 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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Sharon and Neil Meyer
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 7, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Midnight Cove II Hot Dog Cookout

Midnight Cove II condominium owners enjoyed all-you-can-eat hot dogs at the condominium's clubhouse Wednesday, March 7. Joe Ganey and Pat Sissem prepared the hot dogs, which attendees enjoyed poolside.

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