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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2010
IPOC challenges code amendments

The Islandside Property Owners Coalition has challenged seven code changes proposed by the Longboat Key Club and Resort.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 16, 2010
Inmate death investigation nears close

Preliminary findings show the July 9 death of a Sarasota County Jail inmate was due to natural causes.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 16, 2010
Islander Club groins hold sand (VIDEO)

The two permeable, adjustable-type groins built behind The Islander Club are home to birds and fishermen.

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  • Robin Hartill
  • July 16, 2010
Key Club pledges $100,000 to Operation Condor

The commitment is meant to encourage Condor Air to offer direct flights from Frankfurt to Sarasota.

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  • Michael Eng
  • July 16, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Jambalaya Bayou Blast

The event, which will feature a Louisiana-style buffet, will raise money to help seabirds affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 16, 2010
Central Park opens this weekend

The 360-acre community will have about 800 homes when completed.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 15, 2010
Sarasota approves rowing facility plans

Plans for Nathan Benderson Park include a 2,000-meter rowing course and other public amenities.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
City proposes higher tax rate

The city of Sarasota's millage rate will likely rise this year, but most taxpayers' bills will be lower than last year's.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Life-changing decisions

Living on Sarasota's streets for two years, 54-year-old Joel Murrill had little hope of breaking free. But helping others finally paid off for the former airline mechanic.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Ice rink may grace downtown

A group of downtown business leaders is proposing an annual event in which a large skating rink would be built on First Street, between Five Points Park and the library.

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  • July 15, 2010
News Briefs 07.15.10

The latest long-term forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration concerning the oil spill is great news for Sarasota County and its tourism industry.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
GOP won't pick and choose

The Republican Party of Sarasota County rejected a move by some members who wanted the party to choose a candidate to endorse in the Republican primary elections.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Jump Dance

Students participating in Jump Dance Company's dance and musical theater summer camp share their thoughts on this year's camp.

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  • Robin Roy
  • July 15, 2010
Audit finds no baseball bid rigging

County employee who had personal contact with two companies bidding for spring-training contracts was cleared of wrongdoing.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 15, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Kids Activity Center

The Kids Activity Center focuses on motor and creative skills through the use of non-competitive gymnastics.

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