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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 10, 2013
Kayak tour operators hit with permit fee

Sarasota County commissioners passed a measure Wednesday requiring commercial kayak tour operators to purchase an annual permit to operate out of Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach.

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A 40-foot boat ran aground at the north end of Siesta Beach Tuesday. No one was injured.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
News Briefs

State Street garage designs presented, delayed; City to negotiate for Burns Square lot

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 10, 2013
Safety plan revives old debate

Sarasota County commissioners adopted a bicycle and pedestrian safety plan Tuesday, provoking renewed calls from citizens for a key county staff position some claim is needed to keep Sarasota County safe for bikers and walkers.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 10, 2013
Beach drainage takes center stage at SKA meeting

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association about a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Key Beach.

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One of the solar-powered kiosks Musgrove is endorsing for Sarasota is in place at the University of Florida, used there to monitor the school's array of solar panels. Courtesy photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2013
Kiosks proposed as wayfinding solution

Chris Musgrove is trying to sell the city on installing solar-powered interactive kiosks downtown, which would be the first of their kind in the country.

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  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2013
Commission rejects Main Street gallery

Dozens of people attended Monday's City Commission meeting to show their opposition to a proposed gallery deck for a future restaurant at 1400 Main St.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Our View

Caragiulo and the Romans

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  • October 10, 2013
Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • October 10, 2013
Letters to the Editor

Find out what the Observer's readers have to say.

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  • October 10, 2013
High 5

The top five moments in high school sports from this week.

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Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins hopes to advance to the Swimming & Diving State Championships for the second-consecutive season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 10, 2013
Going the Distance

Building off last year's success, Riverview High sophomore Spence Atkins won both of her individual events Oct. 2.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Just the Stats

This week in sports by the numbers.

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Cheyenne Miller, center, is this week's Standout Player.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2013
Sidelines

SCS stifles HEAT; ODA swings past St. Stephen's; Sailors come up short in district opener

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Fire Station 4 today
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 10, 2013
Community Service

The Sarasota County Fire Department had 13 different fire districts throughout Sarasota County until they consolidated Oct. 1, 1988, for efficiency and to provide the best level of service to the community.

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Charles Salamone says his classes are demanding but he also wants students to feel at ease and to share ideas.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • October 10, 2013
Teacher Spotlight: Charles Salamone

Charles Salamone has been a teacher for 50 years.

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