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Sarasota

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  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Commission fails to act on paid parking request

Despite a request from the owner of Louies Modern - and the apparent interest of three commissioners in delaying the start date - a paid parking program at the Palm Avenue garage remains slated to begin Jan. 6.

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  • November 21, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota think tank partners with Georgia Tech; One defendant remains in city Sunshine lawsuit; Pine View ranks among nation's best, again

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
Barbetta questions restaurant's compliance

Noise complaints pertaining to Bob's Boathouse from a nearby neighborhood spurred an investigation into the legitimacy of the restaurant's liquor license.

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File photo. Katherine Harris and Anders Ebbeson
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  • Robin Hartill
  • November 21, 2013
UPDATE: Anders Ebbeson revered as affable man

The Swedish businessman and husband of Katherine Harris suffered several medical conditions. He was 68.

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  • November 21, 2013
Our View

How 2050 ties to homeless

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Artists draw sidewalk art at this year’s Chalk Festival, which founder Denise Kowal says could be the city’s last.
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  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
2013 Chalk Festival may be the city of Sarasota's last

Sarasota Chalk Festival founder Denise Kowal says this year's event was a success, but she's already considering moving next year's festival out of the city of Sarasota.

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  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Mobility study could lead to development changes

At a City Commission workshop held Friday, city staff and a consulting group outlined some proposed changes stemming from an ongoing mobility study.

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  • November 21, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Palms on U.S. 301 cost about $90,000.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Landscaping effort focuses on beautifying city gateway

Maintenance costs for the landscaping project will total $48,237 in the first year. Starting next year, the city will have to foot the bill.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • November 21, 2013
Crystal Classic finishes strong after rainstorm

Siesta Key's annual sand-sculpting competition rebounded from an soggy opening day for a successful weekend that brought tourism revenue to the area for a third year.

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File photo. Lido Key residents are concerned that, without a proposed city project, their shoreline could be irreparably damaged.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 21, 2013
Lido Key residents dig in on beach renourishment

Lido Key Residents said their support must outweigh Siesta Key residents' opposition to the Lido Beach renourishment efforts and to Big Pass dredging.

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GREECE LIGHTNING. Ashley Munroe, Suzanne Munroe and George Bradicich took their Sarasota Observer along on a trip to Rhodes, Greece, recently. The acropolis of Lindos sits behind them.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 21, 2013
It's Read Everywhere

Observer readers brought their favorite local newspaper to Athens.

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Harriet Sokmensuer D.K. Morton spent 13 years traveling around the world, and says moving back to Sarasota in 1983 was the best decision he ever made. This year, Morton celebrates 30 years working at Morton’s Gourmet Market.
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
Gourmet Guru

After 30 years of working at Morton's Gourmet Market, D.K. Morton can truly say there's no place like home.

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The Cardinal Mooney High boys basketball team
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  • Jen Blanco
  • November 21, 2013
High 5

The tops five moments in sports this week.

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Aiden Pearson, Teagan Allen and Nina Edelsbacher
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • November 21, 2013
School Spotlight: NewGate thespians continue tradition

For the 18th consecutive year, students of NewGate School perform a Shakespeare comedy.

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