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The Sarasota County Commission will discuss the media production incentive rebate program, the Come As You Are homeless shelter and Sarasota County Area Transit tomorrow.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 25, 2014
County Commission convenes for August meeting

The Sarasota County Commission will gather tomorrow for the first part of a two-day meeting after the summer recess.

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Guest speaker Jessica Buchanan with the Brian Bill Foundation President Scott Bill
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 25, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: A Heroes Luncheon

The Bill Brian Foundation held its first fundraiser, 'A Heroes Luncheon' Monday, Aug. 25, at the Sarasota Yacht Club. The Brian Bill Foundation, named after Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian Robert Bill, is a nonprofit dedicated to helping Navy SEAL families and survivors with a retreat and resource house. Guest speaker Jessica Buchanan, author of 'Impossible Odds,' shared the story of her kidnapping in Somalia and the rescue by SEAL Team Six. 'It's a dream I've had for three years,' says Scott Bill, president of Brian Bills Foundation. 'Today's a new beginning.'

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gerri Walden and Jeanne Betty Weiner
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Mimi Edlin's birthday

Mimi Edlin held her birthday party Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Sarasota Bay Club. Guests wore their favorite hats while enjoying lunch. A silent auction was held benefitting Senior Friendship Centers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees in the summer heat inside a locked car. These temperatures can be fatal for children and animals.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2014
VIDEO: Sheriff's Office warns community of heat danger

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office made a video to demonstrate the dangerous rise in temperatures that occur inside a vehicle when it is off.

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The Sarasota County Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan has been in the works since 2008.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2014
County continues work on PDRP

The Sarasota County Planning Commission listened to an update about the county Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan at its meeting last night.

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The former Golden Apple Dinner Theatre building is getting a new storefront, one of several changes planned for the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 22, 2014
Golden Apple building gets facelift

Construction is under way at the former site of the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, as the property owner plans to turn the building into retail and restaurant space.

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“Everyone’s responses are so valuable for assessing the current needs of our community,” said Joan Haber.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 22, 2014
SCOPE invites community to participate in survey

The survey runs through the month of August and focuses on aging, child wellness and early learning, developmental disabilities, health, homelessness and positive youth development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 21, 2014
TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

TWIS Asks: Mark Sherman, owner of The Famous Tavern

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SRQ Airport will use newly acquired grant money for construction of an air traffic control tower and terminal renovations.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2014
SRQ Airport to receive $9 million in grants

The Federal Aviation Authority has awarded Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with $9.1 million in grants for the 2014 fiscal year.

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Candidates for the District One Sarasota County School Board seat answered questions from the Tiger Bay Club members at Michel's On East.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2014
Tiger Bay Club questions School Board candidates

Moderator, State Senator Nancy Detert, kept members laughing with her pointed and sharp political quips.

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Senator Nancy Deter and Lynn Robbins
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Tiger Bay Club held the second installment of its School Board candidates luncheon Thursday, Aug. 21, at Michael's On East. Attendees enjoyed lunch while hearing from District 1 candidates Velton Hodges, Ken Marsh, Paul Schafer and Bridget Ziegler.

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Michael Uribe and Steve Beauregard drench Assistant General Manager Russ Swan while Chrissy Vale watches. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
Tw-Ice as Nice

Bob's Boathouse hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and fundraiser event Tuesday.

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Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, helped craft the organization's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in 2010. Now, he's working on making that vision a reality. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Think Tank

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is intent on expanding its research capability on its City Island campus - and hopes to build a new bayfront aquarium on the mainland.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

  • Sarasota
  • News
The last remaining retail tenant at the Palm Avenue building moved out of the space earlier this year, making way for new owner XAC Developers LLC to construct an 18-story building on the downtown land. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Developer plans high-rise on historic property

Downtown leaders have sought to preserve the DeMarcay Hotel on Palm Avenue, but the new owner has filed plans for an 18-story condo.

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