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A dog may not be tied up outside if it is not in sight of the owner and if there is no food or water available for it.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 17, 2010
Sarasota adopts anti dog-tethering law

Sarasota County has made it illegal to chain dogs or other animals outside if certain conditions are not met.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch irrigation water comes from Braden River Utilities, which maintains its own watering schedule.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2010
Watering restrictions still apply

Lakewood Ranch residents should still follow their once-a-week watering schedule despite county notices suggesting otherwise.

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Nancy Phillips and Beth Pheney of Michael Saunders checked out some purses and other items.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 16, 2010
Realtors hit runway for annual fashion show

The Women's Council of Realtors hosted its annual fashion show and luncheon, 'Dazzle, Glamour, Dine & Glitter" Wednesday at the Fete Ballroom at the Polo Grill and Bar.

  • East County
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Longboat Key's Police Department has agreed to a three-year contract that begins Oct. 1.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 16, 2010
Police contract ratification expected

The town of Longboat Key's Police Department and the Town Commission are expected to ratify a contract Monday.

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County Commissioner Shannon Staub announced her retirement plans Wednesday.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 16, 2010
Staub: 'It's just time'

An emotional Shannon Staub caught commissioners and citizens off guard Wednesday with the announcement that she'll be retiring at the end of the year.

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Mayor Kelly Kirschner opposes changes to the structure of the city manager's office.
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  • Robin Roy
  • September 16, 2010
Mayor opposes charter change

Mayor Kelly Kirschner criticized proposed changes to the power structure in City Hall; the city manager called the changes unnecessary.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 16, 2010
Group solicits new ideas for city's power source

Looking for a way out of a 30-year utility agreement with FPL, a group of Sarasotans is sponsoring a contest seeking designs for a new electric utility for the city.

  • Sarasota
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Robert Strasser, Darryl Henry and T.M. Hardt
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 16, 2010
Hospital board candidates tackle finances

Although it may not be top of mind to many voters, the hospital board races are an important part of Election Day, because the board has a significant say in how taxes are collected.

  • Sarasota
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Co-chair Jackie Rogers and sponsor Mary Ann Robinson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2010
CANDance Kick-Off Party

CANDance Kick-Off Party

  • Black Tie
Marie Avery and Karen Grant
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 15, 2010
The Women's Council of Realtors Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon 'Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter'

The Women's Council of Realtors Annual Fashion Show & Luncheon 'Dazzle, Glamour, Dine, & Glitter'

  • Black Tie
Shannon Staub made an emotional farewell speech to her constituents and fellow commissioners today.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2010
Staub announces retirement

In a tearful statement, County Commissioner Shannon Staub announces she's leaving her post at the end of the year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ross Alander
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2010
Subcommittee makes final selections

A subcommittee formed to review operations at Town Hall selected six Longboat Key residents to interview department heads in September.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota commissioners are expected to vote today to clarifying the definition of a strip club to specifically prohibit full nudity.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 15, 2010
Final vote expected on strip-club rules

Some adult-business owners felt the vague wording of the current ordinance allowed them to have fully nude employees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 15, 2010
Briefs

Briefs

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Owners Bill and Judy Carman stand in front of the three-story Carman’s Shoes & Handbags store on St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • September 15, 2010
Carman's Shoes on Circle to close

After 45 years on the Circle, the shoe-and-handbag store will close.

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