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Ted Morton created one of Sarasota's most recognizable businesses in Morton's Market.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 2, 2010
Sarasota remembers Morton's Market founder

Ted Morton, a businessman for more than 50 years in Sarasota, died last night.

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Planning and Zoning Board member Walter Hackett has counted 405 signs along a 9.7-mile stretch of Gulf of Mexico Drive.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2010
Town schedules sign meeting

Town residents and officials want the state to remove some of the signs along Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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The next cleanup as part of the Defendant Work Program is scheduled for Dec. 4, at South Lido Park, where a group of criminal offenders will pick up litter in exchange for no jail time.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 2, 2010
Crime Cleanup

Sheriff Tom Knight grew tired of watching minor offenders getting sentenced to weekend-only jail terms and sitting around eating on the taxpayer' dime, so he created a program that made the criminals productive citizens.

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If city commissioners agree to a change in the Pineapple Square agreement, City Hall would be obligated to build a parking garage on the State Street parking lot.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 2, 2010
City could build another downtown parking garage

A change to the Pineapple Square development agreement would obligate the city to build a parking structure on State Street within four years.

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Tom and Ann Charters, Connie and Allen Carlson
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  • December 1, 2010
'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

'Men Who Cook' Kick Off Party

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Dee Wernick, Barb Serna and Marjorie North
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 1, 2010
Marjorie North's 'Get the Scoop' Luncheon

Marjorie North's 'Get the Scoop' Luncheon

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Paris Couture carries clothing by Parisian designers such as Les Petites and Dimensions.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • December 1, 2010
UPDATE: Paris Couture to close at the end of the month

Paris Couture, a clothing boutique located in Historic Burns Court, will be closing at the end of December.

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This black Volkswagen had its front end smashed and had to be towed.
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 1, 2010
Car lands on church lawn

After hitting another driver at Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard, a woman's car nearly crashed into the Church of the Redeemer.

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The Downtown Improvement District's park-improvement project includes a paver walkway and small performance stage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 1, 2010
Five Points park improvements near completion

The majority $142,000 facelift to downtown's signature park will be finished this afternoon.

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Nursing coordinator Deborah "Debby" Hahn checks patient John Kaiser’s blood pressure at the Boca Grande Health Clinic.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 1, 2010
Medical Model

Seasonal fluctuations create a unique set of challenges for Dr. Pamela Letts. But, now, Longboat Key's only primary-care provider looks to a health clinic in Boca Grande as a possible model.

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Boats docked offshore near the Linley Street public boat ramp are not allowed under the town ordinance.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2010
Live-aboard issue surfaces

A town ordinance that doesn't allow people to live aboard their boats in excess of 72 hours while anchored near Longboat Key has not been enforced.

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Manatee County Commissioner Joe McClash believes Longboat Pass should be allowed to migrate closer to Longboat.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2010
Commissioner dredges up pass issues

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis believes a relocation of Longboat Pass could escalate erosion issues.

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Neal Communities' David Hunihan, Whitney Ellis and Pat Neal are eager to start home sales in the community.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Partnership spurs Ranch's Miramar

Hoffman Development Group and Neal Communities have joined forces to finish building out Miramar.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 1, 2010
Key trolley funding disputed

The Town Commission hopes a trolley agreement can be reached before January that doesn't require the town to contribute any money toward continuing the service.

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Stein Mart held a grand opening Nov. 10 at its new East County location in University Town Center.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 1, 2010
Benderson plazas prep for holidays

The East County-based development company celebrated recently the opening of several new stores, including anchors Petco and Stein Mart.

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