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Sarasota Bay Club residents do chi tao with instructor Michael Stults, left, Friday, Feb. 18, at Sarasota Bay Club. Stults has been a chi tao instructor for 28 years and has been teaching this class at Sarasota Bay Club for 10 years.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 24, 2011
Aging Initiative

Sarasota County is transforming its demographic strength into an economic asset.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 24, 2011
Pensions to outweigh revenue

With property values projected to fall 8% next year and pension costs expected to rise 35%, the city faces the possibility that property-tax revenues will not be able to cover retirement costs.

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  • Robin Roy
  • February 24, 2011
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County plans Palmer Ranch road upgrades; City Commission approves hotel negotiations; Early voting to continue for another week

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Bicyclists in two locations on The Legacy Trail got flattires after riding over carpet tacks that were spread around the trail.
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 24, 2011
Trail riders pinpoint problem

After suffering from flattened tires, bikers discovered that more than 1,000 tacks were laid at two separate points on the trail.

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The New Gate-Field School’s campus on Ashton Road will house a total of 120 to 130 students.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • February 24, 2011
New Gate-Field School will merge with Ashton campus

Starting in the fall, New Gate-Field School will return to the campus where it started 27 years ago.

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Richard Dorfman
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  • Robin Roy
  • February 24, 2011
Business sense versus community activism

SPECIAL: The Sarasota Observer is interviewing City Commission candidates before the March 8 district election.

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Co-Chairwomen Terri Klauber and Denise Mei
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 23, 2011
'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

'Cooking for Wishes' Interactive Luncheon

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John Neal played lacrosse in high school.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: John Neal

John Neal announced recently plans to complete University Park Country Club. Learn more about him in our candid Q&A.

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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receives more than 700,000 patient visits a year.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 23, 2011
Sarasota Memorial named to America's 50 best hospitals

HealthGrades Elite recognized Sarasota Memorial in the top 1% of America's best hospitals.

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Ivette and Anthony Littlejohn surround their son, Adrian, with positive energy as he undergoes chemotherapy.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • February 23, 2011
Every Day is a Win

At just 1 year old, Adrian Littlejohn already is showing he inherited strength from his parents, Lakewood Ranch coach Anthony Littlejohn and his wife, Ivette. Last November, Adrian was diagnosed with AT/RT, a rare pediatric cancer. He has been fighting ever since.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Abduction attempt rattles Lakewood

Residents in Summerfield Crest say a man in a white van attempted to abduct several children Feb. 18.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
CDD 4 tackles security issue

The board will not contract with the Manatee Sheriff's Office for services but instead will look for another security provider.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Orlando company to build new apartments

P.A.C. Land Development will build Lost Creek Resort Apartments, a 272-unit complex across from Manatee Technical Institute.

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"It's been in our garage for about 25 years," said Doug Williams of the refrigerator, pictured with his wife, Laura, and 3-month-old daughter Melissa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 23, 2011
Fantastic Fridge

After a 1,400-mile journey, a couple wintering at Linger Lodge RV Resort has passed along its vintage refrigerator to the Old Braden River Historical Society, who has it on display at Jiggs Landing park.

  • East County
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 23, 2011
BY THE NUMBERS: Town Employee Salaries

The following is a breakdown of director salaries and total department salaries.

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