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  • October 6, 2011
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SCVB staff makes a move to a new building

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Brown files third lawsuit

Village property owner Chris Brown filed suit against Sarasota County Tuesday for the third time since 2007 over assessments related to a lack of restaurant parking spaces.

  • Siesta Key
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Neighboring residents complained when Andy Cooper installed real estate and "Private Property" signs on the portion of the beach residents considered public access. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
County affirms private beach property rights

A fight over property rights on the northern part of Beach Road led to a four-hour standoff among county officials, sheriff's deputies and residents.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
Ex-employee's allegations to be independently reviewed

A former city employee's claims about improprieties in the city's Auditor and Clerk's Office has prompted the City Commission to ask an outside source to review the matter.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
DSA debates downtown New Year's Eve event

The Downtown Sarasota Alliance Board of Directors approved a New Year's Eve event for downtown Sarasota at its monthly meeting Wednesday.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
Main Street: Where the tiled sidewalk ends?

A $10,000 ceramic tile sidewalk project is in jeopardy of being removed if sidewalks are torn up for a new project.

  • Sarasota
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota will not take gamble on casinos

Sarasota city commissioners unanimously agreed Monday that Las Vegas-style casinos are not in the cards for the city's future.

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
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  • October 6, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
FULL STORY: Parking garage murals approved

With a 3-2 vote Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a $25,000 Palm Avenue parking garage mural project.

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    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Brochures going out to candidates

The Mercer Group, which is conducting the search for the new Sarasota County administrator, has posted on its website a brochure outlining the qualities sought in that public official.

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Briana O'Brien drives her Green Hopper on Main Street in downtown Sarasota. O'Brien has expanded her "green" service to the Key. To catch a free ride, call 706-5400. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Another free taxi service operating on Siesta Key

A former Daiquiri Deck waitress has been operating a free taxi service on the Key since April, using a battery-powered vehicle she calls the Green Hopper.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2011
News Briefs

County Commission to vote Oct. 25 on salaries; County beginning address verifications; Sarasota offers mobile health services

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Backflow prevention devices must be installed per state and federal Health Department requirements. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 6, 2011
City of Sarasota spending $1.2 million for backflow devices

A state and federal mandate that requires municipal water systems to be protected with backflow prevention devices will cost the city of Sarasota $1.2 million.

  • Siesta Key
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Trigga is 4 years old and needs a good home.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2011
Sarasota Animal Services sees increased adoption need

Sarasota County Animal Services won't turn away any animals that are dropped off at its facility on Bee Ridge Road.

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Suncoast Metals on 51st Street in Sarasota has signs posted warning people not to try to sell stolen goods.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • October 6, 2011
Dealers scrap over metals

Rare coin dealers protest as county officials try to develop a stricter ordinance regarding the sale and purchase of ferrous, non-ferrous and precious metals, including gold and copper.

  • Siesta Key
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