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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 7, 2011
Commission sends charter amendments to voters

On Nov. 1, Sarasota voters will head to the polls to vote on 23 amendments to the charter that could impact everything from commissioner pay to bond issues to the citizens' initiative process.

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The bridge on Osprey Avenue, which spans Hudson Bayou, will undergo needed renovations during the road closure.
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  • Robin Roy
  • July 7, 2011
Osprey Avenue closure schedule shifts

During construction of a new lift station, where U.S. 41 intersects with U.S. 301, a stretch of Osprey Avenue will now stay open during the winter months.

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Urfer Family Park
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  • Robin Roy
  • July 7, 2011
Playgrounds may become tobacco-free

Tobacco use is already prohibited at many places around the county - beaches, baseball fields, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and county facilities, such as libraries and the Administration Center on Ringling Boulevard.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2011
Sexy stilettos are talk of the town

Ladies (and some gentlemen) strapped on what they hoped would be the most comfortable "hiking" heels Saturday, July 2, for Sarasota's first 1 kilometer High Heel Hike to benefit autism.

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Kyle Klante watches as Chef James Besterre, of Annalida's, fries a crab-cake sandwich.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2011
Farmers Market offers seafood feast

Sarasota Farmers Market held its first Shrimp and Lobster Festival from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 2, in the parking lot on State Street.

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  • July 7, 2011
Observer seeks the dish on recipes

Does your chocolate-cake recipe truly take the cake? Or, maybe you have a saucy secret to the perfect spaghetti.

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  • July 7, 2011
New organization seeks to help military families

Longboat Key residents Joyce Rubin and Sheila Weiser grew concerned as they read the news reports about soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan - many who had depression or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Coach Kirby Gallie, coxswain Arianna Robbins, Shawna Sims, Devin Norder, Cara Rawe, and Colleen Wohlrab
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2011
Scullers women take gold at competition

The Sarasota Scullers recently sent 16 rowers and five boats to compete against the country's most elite rowers in the U.S. Rowing Youth National Champions, in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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  • July 7, 2011
News Briefs

A home on Bird Key sells for $4.95 million; Siesta Key newsrack rules adopted; Sarasota County School District earns an 'A'; Robinson wins home-rule advocacy award

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Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance President Bobbi Larson with Jim Althouse of Infinity Technology Solutions
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 7, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

Hundreds of local business professionals enjoyed an evening of networking during the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance's monthly Networking Social July 6 at the Holiday Inn in Lakewood Ranch. Business professionals enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and drinks while networking and socializing.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 7, 2011
Heritage Harbour CDD cancels meeting

Supervisors still will meet at 2 p.m., July 14, at the River Strand Country Club, 7155 Grand Estuary Trail.

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  • July 6, 2011
McGonegal responds to criticism

Manatee Superintendent Tim McGonegal, whose contract was renewed through December of 2013 last week, has received criticism from constituents and even some board members in recent weeks.

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In the last three years, the district has cut $46 million from its operating budget and needs to cut at least an additional $11.16 million this year.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2011
Number Crunch

Superintendent Tim McGonegal is working on a budget that would include about $14 million in cuts.

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Robert Moates spent time working in the Florida Legislature before taking his teaching post at Lakewood.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2011
Batter Up

Lakewood Ranch baseball coach Robert Moates will run for a Manatee County School Board seat next year.

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Katie Brooks, Olivia Yaryura, Morgan LaMarc and Madelyn Kumar said they enjoyed meeting competitors from all over the world.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 6, 2011
Nolan students compete at international conference

Four students from Nolan competed for the first time in the Future Problem Solving Program International's International Conference in June.

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