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  • Robin Roy
  • August 18, 2010
Burglar hits same house four times

An illegal immigrant was arrested for allegedly stealing from a homeowner who hired him to paint his house.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 17, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Room Feelings

Room Feelings specializes in the planning and design of residential and commercial spaces.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 17, 2010
Mooring field stays afloat

Although more than $800,000 has already be spent on work that has barely begun, the city commission approved up to $150,000 more to find a new contractor to build Sarasota Bay's mooring field.

  • Sarasota
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  • Robin Roy
  • August 16, 2010
City urged to settle noise suit

The city attorney will advise commissioners to accept a $50,000 settlement offer from a couple whose car was impounded under a 2008 anti-noise ordinance.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 13, 2010
Tropical depression impacts turtle nests

About 200 nests in Sarasota County have been affected.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 13, 2010
Five Points roundabout opens early

Construction on the downtown intersection is completed 23 days ahead of schedule.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Yogis do the plank on Siesta Key Beach

More than 200 people raised their faces to the sun Saturday, Aug. 7, on Siesta Key Beach.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Fifth Third launches school supply drive

In partnership with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, Fifth Third Bank has announced its second "Back to School" supply drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
Election change gains steam

More than two dozen people asked the Charter Review Committee to move the spring election date to the November general election to save money and increase voter turnout.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
Residents target homeless feedings

People living and working around Selby Five Points Park explore an Orlando law that severely restricts homeless feedings in its parks.

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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
CHARTER REVIEW BOARD: County charter changes debated

Five candidates with diverse backgrounds are trying to fill two Charter Review Board seats.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2010
Cops Corner 08.12.10

A golf-shop manager heard a cracking sound inside the store and knew exactly what it was - the snapping of a club head off the shaft.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 12, 2010
HOSPITAL BOARD: Candidates differ on expansion policy

Only one of six hospital board seats up for grabs is on the primary election ballot Aug. 24. The two candidates agree on the millage rate, but have different views over a possible expansion into Manatee County.

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  • August 12, 2010
OUR VIEW: Elections 2010: We recommend ...

This is the year. These are the elections to sweep out the status quo and start anew. Stop doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

  • Sarasota
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  • Loren Mayo
  • August 12, 2010
BACK TO SCHOOL 2010: Booker to showcase memories

Starting in August, the Booker High School campus will be undergoing construction to provide students with a brand new campus.

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