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  • By Bob Soran
  • December 16, 2010
My View: Marina Jack's annual financial obligations exceed the average

Rather than continuing to foster public misconception about Marina Jack and its partnership with the city, we think a better service could be provided by outlining the facts accurately.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The latest cost add-on to the ever-growing costs of the Legacy Trail: a $3.1 million bike and pedestrian overpass over U.S. 41. Money is apparently no object with the ballooning Legacy Trail.
  • By Rod Thomson
  • December 16, 2010
My View: Legacy of the spending blob

I'm sure the Legacy Trail and its ever mounting cost is nice for those people who live near it - and who like to bike and have bikes. But that is not a large percentage of the people in Sarasota County, and not a great reason for public policy.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 16, 2010
Our View: The plunder of business subsidies

Gov.-elect Rick Scott knew when he entered the state's political arena and certainly knows now that turning around Florida's economy is likely to be the toughest challenge he will have faced in his professional life.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
In Brief

In Brief

  • Sarasota
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Debbie and Dan Dannheisser fulfilled the Christmas wish list of a boy whom they had never met.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
The Christmas Spirit

As two parents in Georgia contemplated a way to break the news to their 9-year-old son that they couldn't afford Christmas presents this year, a Sarasota resident was already making calls to obtain the boy's Christmas wish list.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
Rebound could balance city fund

Once predicted to be millions in the hole, Sarasota's tax-increment financing could break even if a state economic forecast becomes reality.

  • Sarasota
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Debbie Comer
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Selby guests pine for decorations

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Great Room by the Bay was transformed into a holiday wonderland for the Marie Selby Gardens Associates' Wine, Dine and Pine event Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
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Aimee Barnes and Cynthia McGrail
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 16, 2010
Phillippi Shores lifts spirits with gifts

Along with the help of parents, staff and community members, Phillippi Shores Elementary School guidance counselor Aimee Barnes and I.B. coordinator Cynthia McGrail rounded up a roomful of gifts to make the holidays extra special for 79 needy children.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
Board demands greenspace guarantee

An advisory board cautioned City Hall not to demand more plant beds for downtown without assurance those greenspaces will be maintained.

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Team leaders Mike Beaumier, vice president of Suffolk Construction, and Jonathan Parks, senior principal of Jonathan Parks Architect, on sixth level of the Palm Avenue parking garage.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 16, 2010
Garage sets sail

The Sarasota Observer got an exclusive tour a week before the scheduled opening of the Palm Avenue parking garage, which will soon feature a modern, sail-like appearance on the outside and roomy parking levels inside.

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Diana and Howard Armbrust
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 15, 2010
Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'La Bete'

Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting 'La Bete'

  • Black Tie
Historical Society President Jane Kirschner, Rebecca Morgan and Debra Flynt-Garrett
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2010
History buffs throw sublime celebration

The Historical Society of Sarasota County, Daughters of the American Revolution Sara DeSoto Chapter and the Sarasota Alliance for Historic Preservation celebrated fellowship and food during an old-fashioned holiday get-together Tuesday, Dec. 14, at DAR.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This potted plant located near the Selby Five Points roundabout was protected from near freezing temperatures.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 14, 2010
PHOTO: Baby, it's cold outside

Plants and bushes in downtown Sarasota were bundled up last night for the freeze warning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although Sarasota saw more sales in November than it did in October, sales still lagged behind last year's numbers.
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • December 14, 2010
Real-estate sales jump 10%

November's home and condo sales show significant gains over the previous month.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Board President Hillary Steel, Artistic Director Iain Webb and Business Director Mary Anne Servian
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 13, 2010
Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

Sarasota Ballet Association Holiday Luncheon

  • Black Tie
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