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The ACLU filed a legal challenge on behalf of two homeless men.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
City agrees to stop panhandling enforcement

In a consent decree, the City agrees to abide by an updated 60-day injunction stopping the City of Sarasota from enforcing a solicitation law.

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Iwo Jima: A survivor's story
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 13, 2013
Feb. 13: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota residents voice roundabout suggestions; Manatee County Schools' innovation and design 'team' works to install Common Core; Iwo Jima: A survivor's story; Home of the Month: Artistic History

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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12 at the Art Center Sarasota.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 13, 2013
Planners present roundabout project to residents

FDOT hears from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts on U.S. 41.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2013
Castaway

Enjoy this week's Castaway cartoon.

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Charimen Grace Carlson and Steve Altier were Queen and King of the Mardi Gras themed gala.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 12, 2013
Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

Goodwill's Mardi Gras Gala

  • Black Tie
Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 12, 2013
Feb. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Former employee of Nokomis business arrested for Scheme to Defraud; Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking; Manatee superintendent finalists interview one-on-one with board today

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Gabriel Jiva and Tina Neri
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 12, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG Meeting

Member of the Sarasota Young Professionals Group met Thursday, Feb. 7, at The Blue Rooster for their regular meeting. Established and prospective members socialized, networked and enjoyed beer and cocktails.

  • Sarasota
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The owner of Precision Fabrication in Nokomis fired Diana Urban in December for claiming vacation time she was not entitled to, according to a sheriff's office report.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • February 12, 2013
Former employee steals $234,470 from Nokomis business

Police reports found that Diana Urban had written checks to herself and forged the company ledger.

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Sarasota County is unable to enforce a 2007 ordinance that restricted smoking in parks and public beaches.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 12, 2013
Florida Senate committee looks at outdoor smoking

Sarasota County Commission Chairwoman Carolyn Mason will sign a Feb. 12 letter in support of Florida Senate and House bills that would allow the county to ban beach smoking.

  • Sarasota
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A true sign that "season" is here: sell-out events.
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • February 11, 2013
Feb. 11: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota County Commission approves hirings; Firefighter union to vote on contract; Commission candidates face-off during public debate; Black Tie Untied

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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota Parking Operations relocates back to City Hall

City officials say the move will make it more convenient for people to pay tickets and take care of parking business.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 11, 2013
Animal Rescue Coalition Grassroots

A local animal rescue service is now accepting donations through social media service, Groupon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Assistant Administrators Tom Harmer and Lee Ann Lowery and County Administrator Randall Reid lay out a roadmap for the county during a Dec. 7 retreat with commissioners.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 11, 2013
Sarasota County Commission approves hirings

Commissioners directed staff to prepare budget amendments to add 43 new full-time positions to bolster ball field and median maintenance.

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Mellonie Smicklas, Elise Matthes and Karen Flanigan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2013
Cat Depot's 10th Anniversary 'Forget Me Not' Gala

Cat Depot's 10th Anniversary 'Forget Me Not' Gala

  • Black Tie
Chairwomen Janelle Beruff, Cornelia Matson, Pauline Joerger, Margaret Wise and Ariane Dart
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 9, 2013
Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

Palm Ball 'All Aboard for Conservation'

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