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Tickets are $5 per day, or $10 for a three-day pass. Proceeds go to Mote Marine Lab’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Crystal Classic returns to Siesta Key

From its Nov. 10 tribute to veterans to its Nov. 14 conclusion, the master sandsculpting competition could draw up to 100,000 people.

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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota County Commission to backtrack on height vote

Commissioners will pursue a remedy after voting Oct. 12 on a zoning change that could allow Miami Beach-style skyscrapers on the county's barrier islands.

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The most recent concept plan for the Siesta Public Beach improvements shows the planned stormwater pond adjacent to the Gulf & Bay Club property, in the right-hand part of the design. Courtesy of Sarasota County.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
An extension sought for SWFWMD grant

With construction of a beach stormwater project still delayed, county staff is worried about getting an extension of a grant to cover half the cost of the work.

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The radar signs that will be installed on Siesta Key will be similar to the models well known to drivers on Orange Avenue in Sarasota. Photo by Norman Schimmel.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Radar signs expected in December on Key

New radar signs are expected to help traffic adhere to posted speeds on the island.

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  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

County staff looking into charging-station grants; County offices to close for Veterans Day; Virtual school enrollment under way

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Read this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • November 10, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Connie Pittman helps prepare the Publix store for its grand opening.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Multi-level Publix opens today

A new Publix grocery store at 2031 Bay St. opens today and offers elevator and escalator access from the parking garage and a shopping cart conveyor.

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  • November 10, 2011
News Briefs

Downtown parking garage update; St. Armands median project on schedule; Veterans Day closings

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds and decided they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

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  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: City mulls suspending impact fees for parks

Sarasota City Commissioner Shannon Snyder is making his case for why he believes the majority of the impact fees Sarasota County levied on city taxpayers should be axed.

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Bruce St. Denis. File photo.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
FULL STORY: St. Denis misses cut for administrator

The list of finalists for Sarasota County administrator includes two Floridians and applicants from York County, S.C., and Augusta, Ga.

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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • November 10, 2011
Lawsuit challenges Sarasota County over term-limits action

The commission hired the same attorney who represented the county in a 2005 term limits lawsuit to represent it again in a new lawsuit over term-limits action.

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Patty's on Main closed its doors last week. A dueling piano restaurant and bar is expected to open in its place.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Patty's on Main closes, ending restaurant feud

A feud between two restaurants with similar names ended last month when Patty's on Main announced it was closing. A dueling piano bar is expected to open in its place.

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Boaters who use the city's mooring field have tried policing themselves to avoid formal management. Photo by Kurt Schultheis.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Sarasota boaters denounce regulations

Sarasota boaters told city staff last week they don't want to be told when and how long they can anchor off the shores of Sarasota Bay.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 10, 2011
Commission denies fast-track amendment

Two Sarasota city commissioners changed their minds, deciding they couldn't support a code amendment that sped up the permitting process for applicants.

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