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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 23, 2014
Report recommends changes to fiscal neutrality

The second draft of the Laffer and Associates report on Sarasota County growth policies downplays the importance of proving fiscal neutrality in new developments.

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Courtesy photos Janice Smyth with her quilt, “Mystery Decimals.”
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Quilting queen moves to semifinals

Sarasota resident Janice Smyth is a semifinalist for the 2014 AQS QuiltWeek International Quilt Show in March.

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Zach Feltovic and Jonathan Aiken from Pack 50
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Leaders of the Pack

Sarasota Cub Scout Pack 50 raced their pinewood derby cars Jan. 11 at Gulf Gate Elementary.

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Courtesy photo Currently, the only Artspace development in Florida is the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
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  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2014
Artist lobbies for live/work project

Veronica Morgan wants to bring a group to Sarasota that would outline how best to develop artist housing on the North Trail.

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  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2014
New push for elected mayor emerges

A political committee is proposing a new city charter with five council districts and a 'strong mayor.' The group is crafting its messaging to stand apart from earlier efforts.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
News Briefs

UF and CFAS begin collaboration on building; Commission OKs first phase of work at lift station; County plans parking fix for North Shell Road

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The current Osprey fishing pier was built in 1973.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 23, 2014
Osprey fishing pier reconstruction back on track

After a drawn-out permitting process, a county project to rebuild the historic Osprey fishing pier on Little Sarasota Bay has moved into the design phase.

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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 23, 2014
Patterson presents her hot topics to Key condo owners

In her final presentation to the Siesta Key Condominium Association as an elected official, County Commissioner Nora Patterson gave an unvarnished rundown on a series of hot topics facing county government.

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David Conway Jeff's Neighborhood Grill and Bar still features the salad options offered at its predecessor, but the new managers said they'll be more flexible with their menu.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2014
Jeff's Salad reopens with new name, menu

Jeff's Neighborhood Grill and Bar opened Saturday under new management and with a new philosophy.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Our view

The 'unseen' of incentives

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File photo Tom Barwin
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2014
Citizens eyed for input in Barwin's review

In advance of City Manager Tom Barwin's first evaluation, the City Commission is debating whether to formally include input from prominent citizens in the process.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Riverview High senior center midfielder Katy Mixon led the Lady Rams in both goals and assists this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2014
Taking charge

Katy Mixon played varsity soccer at Riverview High for four years. Now she'll take her talents to the University of West Georgia.

  • Sarasota
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Jacqueline Kulle scored 21 points to lead the Cardinal Mooney girls basketball team to a 39-31 victory over The Out-of-Door Academy Jan. 17 and the top seed in the Class 3A-District 10 tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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The Cardinal Mooney High girls soccer team captured the Class 2A-District 11 title with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County Jan. 16.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 23, 2014
District champions

The Mooney girls soccer team captured its fourth district title in five years with a 4-1 victory over DeSoto County. Jan. 16.

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