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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 4, 2011
Sarasota YMCA says goodbye to CEO Paul Smith

Sarasota Family YMCA announced today that CEO Paul Smith is departing from the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • News
According to Lakewood Ranch Officials, more than $100 million in projects are under way.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Ranch construction on rebound

More than $100 million in commercial projects are under way in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
There were no injuries and both cares were driven from the scene.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Careless driver collides into patrol car

A driver was cited for careless driving after turning into a marked sheriff's patrol vehicle.

  • East County
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Neal wrote 39 contracts in September — a 111% increase over September of 2010.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 111% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 4, 2011
Neal home sales outpace 2010

Neal Communities wrote 39 contracts in September - a 90% increase from this time last year.

  • East County
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David Bullock spoke to the commission at Monday’s meeting.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 4, 2011
UPDATED: Commission approves Bullock contract

Sarasota County Deputy Administrator David Bullock will receive a $180,000 annual salary as interim town manager.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota City Commission approved a mural art project for the Palm Avenue parking garage by a 32 vote Monday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 4, 2011
Commission approves art project

Sarasota city commissioners also approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Donna Hayes will complete her second term in office next year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2011
IN THE PUBLIC EYE: Donna Hayes

Donna Hayes was elected to the Manatee County Commission in 2004. In June, Hayes announced she will not seek a third term.

  • East County
  • News
Emma Holland and Sarah Nimptsch continue to cheer on the Thunder no matter how the team fairs on the field.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Team Spirit

The Out-of-Door Academy varsity cheerleaders display their Thunder pride on the sidelines each and every week.

  • East County
  • Sports
Ryan Michael Leach, 33, was arrested for Exploitation of the Elderly.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota man exploits grandmother, misappropriates more than $100,000

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested Ryan Michael Leach, 33, for Exploitation of the Elderly.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Read this week's construction and maintenance projects.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • October 3, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Oct. 2

Construction and maintenance projects continue on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758, state Route 72 and state Route 681. New projects start on county Road 775, county Road 789, state Route 72 and U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
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Meters are now installed on Main Street, Adams Lane, East Street, and east of U.S. 41 on Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2011
Sarasota parking meters are back

City of Sarasota civilian volunteers are lining the streets this morning, helping motorists figure out how to pay for their parking spaces. This morning, a volunteer helped a man pay for his space on Main Street, just south of U.S. 301.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 3, 2011
Commission to consider interim contract tonight

The Longboat Key Town Commission will review the contract signed last week by David Bullock.

  • Longboat Key
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The Sarasota City Commission will also consider approving a $25,000 mural art project for the interior walls of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • October 3, 2011
Commission discusses Lido Pool today

Sarasota city commissioners will most likely approve a new contract with the current Lido Pool concession operator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The workshop has been scheduled for 9 a.m. Oct. 4 in the Manatee Room on the fourth floor of the Manatee County Government Administrative Center, 1112 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 3, 2011
BCC to hold workshop

The workshop is slated for 9 a.m. Oct. 4.

  • East County
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