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  • August 11, 2011
Our View: Wave the No. 1 ranking

The Siesta Key Village Association and Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce want banners to be flying from both approaches to the island, loudly proclaiming that drivers are entering the home of the best beach in the nation. Rightly so. Everyone should be proud that we have such a jewel.

  • Sarasota
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Jonathan Freed’s electric cars have been running customers up and down Siesta Key for about a year. Jonny’s Free Beach Rides’ six-seaters are just that, free to ride.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
Public-transportation plan demands no subsidy

The operator of a free electric-car transportation service on Siesta Key wants to bring his business to downtown Sarasota, carrying passengers up and down Main Street for free.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Dean Kalahar
  • August 11, 2011
My View: Recycling as religion

Every week in Sarasota a green army fans out to pick up 'recyclables.' Most residents never question the appropriateness of such an undertaking and work diligently to support the war against waste.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A line of boxcars stretches from Shade Avenue to the Publix supermarket at Ringling Boulevard and Lime Avenue. File photo.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
Trains stalled in neighborhood

More than four months after residents were told empty boxcars were to be moved from their neighborhood in a matter of days, they sit in the same place they've been since March.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Every morning and evening, operations officers such as Mike Schukraf inspect the airfield for debris and potholes and ensure the lighting and signage are functioning properly. The airport recently installed LED lights.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 11, 2011
An insider view of the airport

We spent the afternoon at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Its operations supervisor and operations officer shared what goes on behind the scenes at the busy airport.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2011
Cops Corner: Pelican Press

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
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The control tower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport was built in the early 1980s. “It’s outlived its usefulness,” said airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
Sarasota International seeks funding for new control tower

With its existing control tower about 30 years old, SRQ airport is designing a new one. However, problems at the FAA threaten to throw a wrench into those plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
From left, Mark Huey, CEO of the Economic Development Corp.; Allan Lane, economic-development manager for North Port; Randy Welker, economic-development coordinator for the city of Sarasota; and Allen Carlson, CEO of Sun Hydraulics.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 11, 2011
Business experts: Get the government out of the way

Three of Sarasota County's top economic-development officials and a local CEO have provided a road map for the county's economic recovery, including thoughts on government's role and local competition.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will sell items $75 or less this weekend that are eligible for purchase without charging a 7% sales tax.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 10, 2011
Golf course participates in sales tax holiday

The city-owned Bobby Jones Golf Club Golf Shop will be selling clothing items eligible for the sales tax free weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Check out the footage we shot at our local airport.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 10, 2011
VIDEO: BEHIND THE SCENES - SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

We take you behind the scenes at the SRQ Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Look for the story in this week's edition of the Sarasota Observer.

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  • Neighbors
Eric Bein, owner and chef of Station 400, made the deal official this afternoon.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 10, 2011
New tenant signs on Serving Spoon space

Station 400 today signed a lease for the space formerly occupied by the Serving Spoon restaurant.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Today’s meeting took place at Longboat Key Town Hall.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2011
Commission approves Comp Plan amendments

The amendments relate to the Bayfront Park Recreation Center and the Key Club's Islandside renovation-and-expansion project.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bay Street will be closed to through-traffic Aug. 15.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 10, 2011
Sewer repairs to close street in Alta Vista

The work will be performed on Bay Street next week and will shut down the road for through-traffic.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some Dolphin Tower condominium unit owners are selling their units at deep discounts.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 10, 2011
Dolphin Tower units depreciating fast

Five condominium units at the structurally troubled Dolphin Tower sold in July for much less than what previous owners paid.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach and Tennis Association board members will recommend a final development proposal to unit owners in September.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 10, 2011
Four finalists chosen to redevelop Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The Colony Association announced that the pool of developer finalists has been narrowed down to four companies' proposals.

  • Longboat Key
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