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New College of Florida received a top 10 college ranking from U.S. News and World Report this week.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 14, 2011
New College receives top marks

Sarasota-based New College of Florida was ranked the No. 6 public college by a publication this week.

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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 14, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 14, 2011
St. Armands median project starts this week

Work will begin in the next few days on a St. Armands Circle median project intended to enhance the district and improve pedestrian safety.

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George Rauch
  • By George Rauch
  • September 14, 2011
Market Watch: Value of gold should continue to increase

A Market Watch article published in June 2003 mentioned that a hike in the price of gold was unavoidable.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Jorge Blanco
  • September 14, 2011
Castaway

Enjoy this week's edition of Castaway

  • Longboat Key
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Rod Thomson
  • By Rod Thomson
  • September 14, 2011
My View: Government does not create jobs

Government turns efficient private-sector jobs into inefficient government ones. And then does it far more than necessary.

  • East County
  • Opinion
Anyone who has issues to discuss with the city manager may come to Room 112 in City Hall tomorrow at 7:30 a.m.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 13, 2011
Bartolotta's office hours begin tomorrow

The city manager and city staff members will meet with the public the second Wednesday of each month to discuss development issues in city limits.

  • Sarasota
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Read one of our favorite Cops Corner entries from the archives.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2011
Classic Cops of the Day: Sarasota

Enjoy a classic Cops Corner entry from the Sarasota Observer archives.

  • Sarasota
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This little guy makes its home in a sea of purple flowers just outside the gardens' fence, next to the main parking lot.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Pretty in purple

It's not necessarily one of the most eye-catching flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, but we thought it deserved a little recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The exhibit will feature "Crown" by Douglas Schatz. The official unveiling is slated for November.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 12, 2011
Season of Sculpture to unveil sixth season

Ten new large-scale sculptures will be installed at Sarasota's Bayfront Park this November.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Enforcement hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with rates of $.50 per hour from May to October, and $1.00 per hour from November to April.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 12, 2011
Metered downtown parking program resumes Oct. 3

Sarasota will resume its parking meter program Oct. 3. Some meters and pay stations are being relocated near the judicial center.

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Among the public hearings will be those on the total fiscal year 2012 millage rate and the stormwater improvement and the fire and rescue district assessments.
    By
  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • September 12, 2011
County Commission to hold public hearing on budget

The Sarasota County Commission will hold public hearings Monday, Sept. 12, on tax assessments and the fiscal year 2012 budget during a special meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. in the commission chamber at the Sarasota County Administration Center, 1660 Ringling Blvd.

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Expect lane closures and possible delays on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 758 and state Route 72.
    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • September 12, 2011
Roadwork updates for week of Sept. 11

Construction work will take place this week on Interstate 75, U.S. 301, U.S. 41, state Route 789, state Route 758 and state Route 72.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Sarasota children promoting a healthy lifestyle are encouraged to attend a health summit Sept. 27.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • September 12, 2011
Sarasota plans children's health summit

A health summit planned for later this month will focus on issues related to healthy weight and preventing prescription drug misuse.

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Students at the Ringling College of Art and Design and the University of South Florida fight for the ball.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • September 12, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Golden snitch

Straight out of the Harry Potter series, the magical sport of quidditch came to life during a day of matches put on by the Florida Quidditch Conference Saturday, at the 17th Street Park.

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