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The number of early voting was 198 voters below target compared to the 2011 City Commission election. During that election, 1,070 residents voted early.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 10, 2013
Fewer Sarasota residents vote early in city election

After a week of early voting, 198 fewer voters cast ballots compared to the 2011 City Commission election.

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Angela Mejicanos, Kelly Raggo and Serena Robins
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 9, 2013
Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

Banyan Ball 'Back to Our Roots'

  • Black Tie
Siesta Key Village is incompatible with noise ordinance — learn more about it in today's headlines!
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 8, 2013
March 8: Daily Headlines Video

General employees vote down union; Siesta Key Village incompatible with noise ordinance; Weekend Best Bets; Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

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Stephen Mason and Timothy Goldfarb
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club

Healthcare experts spoke to Tiger Bay members at their regular meeting Thursday, March 7, about the future of the health care industry. Guest speakers included Gwen McKenzie, president and CEO of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, Stephen Mason, president and CEO of BayCare Health Systems and moderator Timothy Goldfarb.

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The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • March 8, 2013
County to replace historic courthouse roof

The $1.06 million project to replace the clay tile roof begins this month. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.

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Alexandria Twigg, Carlton Robinson, Nicole See, Stephanie See, Laina Moran, Michael Moran Jr. and Michael Moran await a forum for Sarasota City Commission candidates.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 8, 2013
Sarasota Republican Club welcomes candidates

The partisan organization held a forum March 6, for candidates in the non-partisan Sarasota City Commission race.

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Chairwomen Nanci Rand, Marie Kropp and Susan Morin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

Bag Ladies and Baubles Luncheon

  • Black Tie
Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • March 7, 2013
March 7: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: County considers new tax; Low voter turnout a trend in city elections; Manatee Schools honor educators, support staff; Villa Am Meer presentation takes place tonight; View from the Top: Sandy Loevner

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
City of Sarasota adds parking to Rosemary District

The Rosemary District will have 100 new parking spaces available just in time for the weekend.

  • Sarasota
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Former Tampa mayor, and author Pam Iorio signs copy of her book, Straight Forward — Ways to Live and Lead.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2013
Former Tampa mayor talks leadership with Argus

Author Pam Iorio endorsed an elected-mayor form of government during the 26th annual meeting of the Argus Foundation.

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More than 5,000 notice of violations have been issued to motorists traveling northbound at U.S. 41 and University Parkway.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Camera increase ramps up enforcement citywide

U.S. 41 and University Parkway's cameras take the crown for the most red-light violations.

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Residents are talking about the City Commission candidates and the issues the city faces.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • March 7, 2013
Low voter turnout a trend in city elections

Two former city commissioners point to different factors for low voter turnout in Sarasota. One says a date change would bring more voters to the polls.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2013
News Briefs

Sarasota County Commission adjusts road project; North Trail rezone hearing is continued to June

  • Sarasota
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Saks Fifth Avenue will open a store at The Mall at University Town Center, which is slated to open October 2014. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 7, 2013
New Saks Fifth Avenue executive has big plans

Joel Ellzey said Saks might operate two stores in the Sarasota-Bradenton region when the University Town Center location opens.

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