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  • March 15, 2012
Palmer Ranch residents protest: 'No interchange'

A group of Palmer Ranch residents attended the Sarasota County Commission meeting Tuesday to voice opposition to a proposed Central Sarasota Parkway interchange.

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A Sarasota County schematic shows plans for the northern section of Nathan Benderson Park at University Parkway. Courtesy rendering.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Commissioners approve Benderson Park changes

The Sarasota County Commission Wednesday unanimously approved changes in the $40 million Benderson Park project.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
O'Shea hopes to bolster college's national recognition

The man chosen to take the helm of New College this summer says he looks forward to boosting the college's recognition on the national level.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Circle will seek BID extension

St. Armands Business Improvement District Chairman Marty Rappaport is proposing a 10-year extension of the BID more than two years after a referendum for such a measure failed.

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The 1960 addition to Sarasota High School, designed by famed Sarasota resident Paul Rudolph, will be a focal point of the planned new campus entrance from Bahia Vista Street. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Public Schools.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota High drawings revealed

The Sarasota County School Board last week unveiled concepts for long-planned renovations for Sarasota High School's campus.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota School District puts off decisions suggested by analysis

After reviewing the results of MGT of America's analysis of district expenses, the Sarasota County School Board elected to delay following the consultant group's major suggestions.

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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 15, 2012
Temple to host Holocaust boxcar

The German boxcar was used to transport victims of the Holocaust to concentration and death camps.

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As always, the fair will feature plenty of rides and attractions. File photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2012
Sarasota County's 76th fair to feature family-style fun

This year's fair will feature a variety of food, fun and entertainment.

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Join Emily Walsh as she reads today's headline news.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 14, 2012
March 14: 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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Two free training sessions will be offered on each of the dates listed below at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Screenshot from www.scgov.net
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 14, 2012
Sarasota procurement registration begins

Sarasota County unveiled a new online procurement system in the wake of a procurement scandal last year.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Village district makes date with history

April 2009 was history-in-the-making for the Longbeach Village. So, how did everyone miss it?

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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
Association pushes back unit-owner vote

The Longboat Key Town Commission had a stern warning for the interests in the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort last week: Work out a resolution or risk losing more than half of the resort's 237 units.

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Architect Gary Hoyt presented the sketches at Wednesday’s meeting.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 14, 2012
North end enters discussion zone

The Longbeach Village Association heard ideas recently generated as part of a community-based planning exercise for the north end.

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  • By Rod Thomson
  • March 14, 2012
Bondi. Pam Bondi.

Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi will give the keynote presentation at a breakfast co-hosted by the Republican Club of Longboat Key Friday, March 16 at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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  • March 14, 2012
News Briefs

Town will hold public information meetings; Three-car crash delays traffic on GMD; Inlet Management Plan discussion rescheduled; Early voting ends Friday

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