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A Sarasota County diagram shows plans for bus stops and a roundabout on Siesta Drive. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 1, 2011
Siesta Drive roundabout plans to affect SCAT stops by mall

With planning still in the design phase, the Sarasota City Commission Jan. 3 is scheduled to discuss an interlocal agreement with Sarasota County involving changes planned for Siesta Drive, including a roundabout.

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Long waits are expected to remain an issue at Orange Avenue and Mound Street until a new Sarasota County traffic system is up and running.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2011
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems

The county is upgrading several traffic signals within city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized properly.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 1, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Mimi and John Greco with Denise Barker
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 30, 2011
Second Annual Wine, Dine, and Pine

Second Annual Wine, Dine, and Pine

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Randall Reid with Mayor Suzanne Atwell. File Photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 30, 2011
Commissioners to discuss new administrator's contract

During a scheduled retreat Thursday, Dec. 1, the Sarasota County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the terms of a contract the county attorney has negotiated with Randall H. Reid, the commissioners' choice for new county administrator.

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Hurricane Irene was the sole hurricane to hit the United States this year, but the season was actually an active one with 19 tropical storms, compared to the average of 11.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Hurricane season ends today

The 2011 Atlantic hurricane season was a quiet one for Longboat Key and other Florida coastal communities.

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The break occurred at 8:30 a.m. this morning, interrupting services to about 90 residents. Service was restored by 11 a.m.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 30, 2011
Precautionary boil water advisory for Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue area

Due to a water main break, a boil water advisory has been issued for the area of Gateway Avenue and Superior Avenue.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 30, 2011
Bobby Jones offers holiday golf school

The city of Sarasota's golf club is offering a holiday special in December.

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David Bullock has proposed a one-time, $1,000 payment for all full-time town employees, with part-time staffers receiving a pro-rated amount.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Longboat Key town employees could see bonus

The Longboat Key Town Commission unanimously approved an amendment Nov. 17 granting employees a one-time payment.

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Both sides say this isn’t the end of the case.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Town plans to re-file Armstrong suit

Judge Charles Roberts dismissed the case against James Armstrong without prejudice, but the town will re-file the lawsuit to clarify its intent.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Grandparent scam costs Key man $2,450

A resident sent money via Western Union to a man who claimed to be an attorney representing his grandson.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Amendment takes on age-old issue

The commission agreed that predominantly senior-living facilities should be allowed in a future overlay district in its Comp Plan.

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Ray Rajewski
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 30, 2011
Rajewski will challenge Brenner for District 3 seat

Ray Rajewski, a Bay Isles resident, will run against Vice Mayor David Brenner in the March 2012 election.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 30, 2011
News Briefs

2011 Atlantic hurricane season comes to a close; Town wants joint meeting with Manatee County; Mote cares for turtle from Portugal

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 30, 2011
TBI Miniversity courses begin this week

Rabbi Michael B. Eisenstat's Miniversity of Judaism classes have taken place at Temple Beth Israel for more than 10 years.

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