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  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
City to explore park taxing district

A former commissioner wants to provide better funding for Selby Five Points Park by creating a new downtown taxing district solely dedicated to supporting the park.

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Five Points roundabout
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 4, 2010
Downtown transformation

In the seven months since Sarasota embarked on a series of four projects that would alter downtown's streetscape, the vision of its creators is becoming realized.

  • Sarasota
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More than 100 Sailing Squadron supporters raise their hands Monday night to show their numbers in the commission chambers.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 4, 2010
Sailing Squadron lease deal lies on the horizon

The City Commission could vote as early as Nov. 15 on the Sarasota Sailing Squadron's 25-year lease.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota historian Jeff LaHurd released his book, "Owen Burns: The Man Who Bought and Built Sarasota," in honor of Burns' 100th anniversary of arriving in Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 4, 2010
Historian's book honors local visionary developer

Sarasota will honor Owen Burns, a significant developer and civic leader of Sarasota, with community events next week.

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Honoree Flori Roberts and her family: Doug Roberts, Daniella Roberts, Bruce Roberts and Nancy Roberts
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 3, 2010
YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

YMCA Foundation of Sarasota Annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon honoring Flori Roberts as YMCA First Citizen

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Amanda Baranowski
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 3, 2010
Man on the Street: Downtown Improvements

We headed to downtown Sarasota to pose the question: What do you think of the Five Points roundabout in particular and the downtown improvements overall?

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elisabeth Phillipson, Sharon Oper, Chantal Diem and Liz Yerkes will walk as part of "The Three R's" team Nov. 13.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Sarasota Walk takes steps to fight cancer

The Sarasota Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 13, at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sarasota Military Academy students work on their marching skills.
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • November 3, 2010
Classroom Spotlight: Sarasota Military Academy

Students at Sarasota Military Academy are busy preparing for the Veterans Day parade, which will take place Thursday, Nov. 11. The Sarasota Observer caught up with some students to find out how preparations are going and what Veterans Day means to them.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
County Commissioner Joe Barbetta, right, celebrates his victory with basketball analyst and friend Dick Vitale.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 3, 2010
Barbetta, Patterson cruise to victory

The two incumbent county commissioners highlight a big night for Republicans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bryan McGregor started writing songs two years ago. The death of his friend inspired the song he played at the vigil Oct. 28.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2010
Overdose victim inspires Ranch songwriter

Lakewood graduate Bryan McGregor performed a song he wrote for Derek Spring, who died of a prescription overdose two years ago, at the Red Ribbon National Candle Light Vigil last week.

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Gettel owner Jim Gettel and Chief Operating Officer Bob Bisplinghoff said the new dealership should open in about a year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 3, 2010
Gettel breaks ground on first East County dealership

Construction on Gettel Scion of Lakewood should be finished within 12 months.

  • East County
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Commissioner and subcommittee member Phillip Younger presented the final organizatinal review document Monday, Nov. 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Subcommittee releases findings

Organizational Review Subcommittee member and Commissioner Phillip Younger presented the final draft of the overall town departmental review Monday, Nov. 1.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Island-wide trolley service might survive

The Manatee County Commission agreed to pay $200,000 to continue the trolley if Longboat Key pays $100,000.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Association President Jay Yablon doesn't believe redevelopment issues will pose a problem.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
Town issues Colony deadline

The town says The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort must be operational within a year or it could lose about 129 grandfathered tourism units on its 18-acre site.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 3, 2010
$4 million beach project questioned

Town Manager Bruce St. Denis told the Town Commission Monday a north-end beach project is needed to protect Longboat residences.

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