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Don't cave, commissioners

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Health care system needs an overhaul

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  • August 26, 2009
Never Surrender

Had there been a public poll before Sarasota's Public Art Committee voted Aug. 12 to reject accepting $500,000 to keep "Unconditional Surrende" on the bayfront, probably no one would have expected the committee to approve.

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  • August 26, 2009
Longboat Key's bipolar disorder

Last week was a big news week on Longboat Key.

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The Longboat Key Club and Resort hopes the community will contribute to discussions about its renovation project.

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  • August 13, 2009
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St. Armands subterfuge?

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The Colony and next generation

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Libby Claire: Puts life in perspective

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