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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • May 11, 2012
May 11: Daily Headlines Video

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Mayor Suzanne Atwell will lead the city as mayor for another year. Commissioner Willie Shaw became the city’s new vice mayor.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 11, 2012
Atwell re-elected mayor for another year

For the next year, the mayor of Sarasota will be Suzanne Atwell, and the city's vice mayor will be Willie Shaw.

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Lauren Augello and Samantha Everett
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  • May 10, 2012
Downtown Wedding Showcase

Downtown Wedding Showcase

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  • May 10, 2012
May 10: Daily Headlines Video

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The Florida Supreme Court upholding might end Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's bid for re-election.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2012
Florida Supreme Court upholds term limits

The Florida Supreme Court ruled that term limits for commissioners are constitutional, possibly ending Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton's re-election campaign.

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Sen. Mike Bennett with Mary Dougherty-Slapp
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 10, 2012
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sen. Bennett presented with 2012 Legislative Appreciation Award

The Florida League of Cities honored Sen. Mike Bennett (R-Bradenton), Thursday, May 10, at the ManaSota League of Cities meeting, at the City of Sarasota's City Hall.

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Friends and family shared memories of the late Esthus at Crocker Memorial Church. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2012
Sarasota honors Pete Esthus

Long-time board member and treasurer of the Historical Society and owner of Sarasota Lock and Key, George "Pete" Esthus, died May 3.

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Sylint Group Chief Executive Officer John Jorgensen told the Sarasota City Commission at its regular meeting Tuesday the city's "network security status is a great concern to us."
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 10, 2012
Investigation focuses on security

A computer forensics investigation into the city's Information Technology department is now focused on shoring up shoddy security at City Hall.

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Property appraisers have sought the right to collect taxes on Marina Jack property four times since the 1960s. File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • May 10, 2012
Furst won't appeal Marina Jack decision

After Marina Jack filed a lawsuit to dispute Sarasota County Property Appraiser Bill Furst's claim the restaurant owes $1.5 million in back property taxes, Marina Jack could appeal the ruling.

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  • May 10, 2012
Northwest Sarasota Master Plan's funding nixed for now

The majority of Sarasota city commissioners feel it's not the right time for a Northwest Sarasota master plan and land-use study.

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  • May 10, 2012
Interchange proposal will be removed

All references to an interchange at Central Sarasota Parkway will be removed from Sarasota County's Comprehensive Plan.

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  • May 10, 2012
News Briefs

Satchel's Last Resort seeks assistance; Education First seeks Sarasota families

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Bahia Vista Street was recently micro-surfaced, a process which is 33% cheaper than repaving. However, the cost-cutting measure fields complaints from residents who say the roads are still too rough.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 10, 2012
Public Works: Roads need work

With Sarasota County commissioners allocating the 2012 fiscal-year budget, Sarasota County Public Works presented transportation infrastructure needs.

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Selby Gardens chief development officer Ann Logan stands with Lee Byron and Pat Sellers, who make up part of three generations of family who have attended Selby’s Mother’s Day brunch since it began seven years ago.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2012
Family finds tradition in Selby Gardens' Mother's Day brunch

In-laws Lee Byron and Pat Sellers, along with their families, represent three generations of family who enjoy Mother's Day brunch each year at Selby Gardens.

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  • By Steve Queior and Randy Walker
  • May 10, 2012
My View: The best downtown in America?

We're getting there. Consider some of the recent achievements. But downtown still needs more boosts.

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