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Senior city planner Steve Stancel told the DID board Tuesday that this latest offer would be much easier to sell to the City Commission.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
DID will pay for $1.9 million project

The Downtown Improvement District has reversed course, agreeing to pay for all of a Main Street project that resides within its district.

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Sewer lines that cross four city bridges will be replaced as part of a $2.1 million infrastructure project. Map courtesy of the city of Sarasota/Google.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
Aging sewer pipelines to be replaced

This year, aging city sewer pipelines running over the tops of four bridges and beneath bodies of water are scheduled to be replaced.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
City refuses Childers settlement

The City Commission has opted to proceed with a trial on a case involving the 2009 firing of a city police officer.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
County expects record turnout for primary

So far, 3,791 Republicans registered in Sarasota took advantage of early voting.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2012
News Briefs

SCVB wins top award for US Airways insert; New principal named

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Randall Reid
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 26, 2012
New county administrator receives warm welcome

New Sarasota County Administrator Randall Reid received a standing ovation Tuesday morning after board Chairwoman Christine Robinson introduced him to the audience, which filled more than two-thirds of the Commission Chambers.

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Terry Lewis accepted the position of interim city manager Jan. 20, at the unanimous request of the City Commission.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 26, 2012
Lewis starts work at City Hall

Interim City Manager Terry Lewis will have to deal with the ongoing computer investigation as well as budget meetings.

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • January 26, 2012
Term-limits case bumped up to high court

The Second District Court of Appeal has asked the Florida Supreme Court to combine a Sarasota County case with a term-limits case it already has agreed to hear.

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Sarasota Police are investigating the shooting of Sarasota resident Jeffrey L. Hill, 34, in the 1800 block of 23rd Street, during a failed robbery attempt.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
First homicide for the city of Sarasota in 2012

A failed robbery attempt resulted in the shooting of a man in the 1800 block of 23rd Street this morning.

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Kevin Cooper and Cheryl Gaddie
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce Business Awards

Brad Stewart, manager of Captain Curt's Crab and Oyster restaurant on Midnight Pass Road, which his family owns, was named Business Person of the Year Tuesday by the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

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Newt Gingrich speaks as his wife, Callista, looks on, Tuesday, Jan. 24.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 25, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Newt Gingrich rally

Presidential contender Newt Gingrich spoke to a crowd of 4,700 people, Tuesday, Jan. 24, at Dolphin Aviation.

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The concept plan presented at last week’s meeting includes a new community center building, kayak launch, multi-use active recreation space and a community garden. Rendering courtesy of Wannemacher Jensen Architects Inc.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Bayfront Park: A Community Concept

With more lands and funds available, some residents believe that hopes for a community center at Bayfront Park could finally come to fruition.

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  • By Robin Hartill and Kurt Schultheis
  • January 25, 2012
Library close to balanced books

Sarasota County Commissioner Joe Barbetta received consensus from the commission at its regular meeting Tuesday to consider giving the Longboat Library $10,000 to $15,000.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Commission addresses law of the land

The commission will take a two-step approach to reviewing its land-use regulations, beginning with a look at planned-use development issues.

  • Longboat Key
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Klauber
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  • Robin Hartill
  • January 25, 2012
Redevelopment not in purview of Association

Attorney Charles Bartlett wrote that attempts to change the footprint of the Colony could be in violation of a bankruptcy stay.

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