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Dr. Michael Okun, Dr. Cynthia Fox and Dr. Dean Sutherland
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Symposium focuses on research treatment

The 15th annual Suncoast Parkinson's Disease Symposium, held Feb. 4, drew nearly 1,000 patients, caregivers and physicians, who came to learn about the latest advances in Parkinson's studies and treatments.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
City commission combats graffiti

The Sarasota City Commission agreed at its Monday, Feb. 6 regular meeting the city would work to wipe graffiti clean from city buildings in a more efficient manner in the future.

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Property owners want oversight of any pressure-washing of the Village’s brick sidewalks, which were laid during the 2008-09 beautification project. File photo.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 9, 2012
Village upkeep under budget for fiscal year

Records show the county is on track to spend less than half of the $207,407 budgeted this year for upkeep of Siesta Village.

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Sarasota County is putting together a new enterprise zone to go along with several others around the state.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
Energy Economic Zone program parameters set

The Sarasota County Commission once again has held off on making a formal decision on an Economic Energy Zone program.

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The Pocorobbas in 1961. Courtesy photo.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Observer readers share their stories of true love

Turn on the Tony Bennett and pop open the rose-colored champagne. For this Valentine's Day, we asked readers to send in their love stories and letters. Apparently, Cupid has been busy over the years shooting his arrows in unexpected places -- including the Internet. So, fall in love with these stories, which could give Nicholas Sparks some inspiration.

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  • February 9, 2012
News Briefs

Talman offers 'not guilty' plea in Donna Chen case; Comp plan amendment workshop focuss on retail; County offers property owners notification system

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The FDOT is scheduled to present its roundabout recommendation in May.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
U.S. 41 roundabouts to be unveiled in May

Once built, two roundabouts planned for U.S. 41 at 10th and 14th streets are intended to slow traffic to 35 mph.

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Dogs roll in the dirt at Sarasota County’s 17th Street Paw Park. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
Dog washes no longer welcome at park

Dog owners are complaining about the county asking a mobile dog-washing business to stop coming to the 17th Street Paw Park in Sarasota.

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Siesta Chamber VIP picnickers enjoy a July Fourth feast. File photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • February 9, 2012
Observed: Once again, collaboration produces positive results

Sarasota County officials worked to ensure the Key's fireworks show could continue.

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  • By Jeffrey Weisman
  • February 9, 2012
My View: Halt those morning greetings from half-eaten chicken legs

For the most part, Siesta Key's streets appear very clean. But one's first impression is that the entryways to the Key, particularly on weekends, could stand some work.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 9, 2012
Police complaints committee feud grows

Members of the city's Police Complaints Committee have refused to accept a suggestion that briefer reports cannot be produced for their review, and they are questioning whether investigations into police misconduct are wasting taxpayer dollars.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 9, 2012
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Debra Jacobs, executive director of The Patterson Foundation
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 9, 2012
Patterson Foundation focuses on partnerships

During the first of seven scheduled sessions, Patterson Foundation Executive Director Debra Jacobs outlined Tuesday the specific partnerships and projects of the organization, with an emphasis on its guiding philosophy.

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Kristi Bundrant, Betsy Shindlebower and Cindy Stuhley
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 8, 2012
Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'Pearls and Palate Pleasers'

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 'Pearls and Palate Pleasers'

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  • February 8, 2012
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