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Join Emily Walsh and Alex Mahadevan for the daily headlines
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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • November 15, 2012
Nov. 15: Daily Headlines Video

Join Alex Mahadevan and Emily Walsh as they report on a Sarasota judge ruling to favor IPOC, Sarasota streetcar routes, Siesta Key canal Connectors and more!

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Terry Turner with Bindi, an Australian Shepherd. Photo by Virginia Hoffman.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Turner to not seek re-election

The commissioner said he wanted to dedicate more time to family and business obligations.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 15, 2012
Riverview blanks North Port in district action

The Riverview High girls soccer team improved to 4-2 on the season with a 3-0 victory over North Port in district action Nov. 14.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Planning Board OKs Ringling Walmart

The site plan for the 97,000-square-foot supercenter was approved 3-2.

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The Amazing Kenny makes balloon animals for kids at Children’s World. Courtesy photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Toy stories

Sarasota residents celebrated Neighborhood Toy Store Day Saturday, Nov. 10, at Children's World.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Leaders will celebrate holiday

Local government leaders will collaborate Wednesday, Nov. 21, at the St. Martha Parish Hall, for the 12th annual Thanksgiving community celebration theater luncheon.

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  • Neighbors
There are several options for streetcars, including: open-air or enclosed; and traditional (seen here) or modern design.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Streetcar routes identified

Planners will present results of a preliminary study this week and collect community input.

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  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Palm Avenue restaurant takes form

The new Louies Modern restaurant and a catering/banquet facility will fill a total of 13,500 square feet. It will open in February.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2012
Letters to the Editor

Patriot speaks out; An open letter to Gov. Romney

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Chris Brown purchased the building at 1718 Main St. for $2 million and the building at 1734 Main St. for $800,000. Courtesy photo.
  • By Sean Roth
  • November 15, 2012
Beach Club owner buys Main Street buildings

Local business owner Chris Brown purchased two Main Street office building for $2.8 million.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 15, 2012
Clickbooth marketing firm settles $2M case with FTC

Clickbooth co-founder John Lemp says he sought to avoid long litigation.

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Developer Jim Bridges described the architecture of “The Queue,” which could break ground as early as March, as urban modern, with lots of glass and an open look.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Modern townhomes proposed for downtown

The project requires a Planning Board and City Commission vote to move forward.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Sarasota County to trap Lido Key raccoons

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park, on Lido Key, has grown increasingly brazen: the result of being consistently fed by people.

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    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • November 15, 2012
Zoning change could impact neighborhoods

The change could ease restrictions for non-conforming properties.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 15, 2012
'Dead' buses bound for Sarasota County

Palm Beach County plans to sell Sarasota diesel buses with at least 500,000 miles each to buffer the county's fleet.

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