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  • By The Argus Foundation Board of Directors
  • September 2, 2010
MY VIEW: City should renew FPL agreement

The risks and costs of a city-owned power company are too great to replace Florida's most efficient power supplier.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Gene Crites
  • September 2, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: User experience shows roundabouts are a problem

I come from Greater Boston metropolitan area, and I want to tell you from firsthand experience that these roundabouts are going to be a major problem for Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Susan Bagat
  • September 2, 2010
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: French language option in schools should be retained

Riverview High School is phasing out its French language program, and this curriculum change should not be ignored.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 2, 2010
Cops Corner 09.02.10

A man locked his keys in his car while it was still running. An officer was able to unlock the door by pushing a piece of wire underneath the window.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 2, 2010
San Remo home sells for $1.7 million

REPH V LLC sold the home at 1502 Siesta Drive to C. Beth Cotner and John Alogna, trustees, for $1.75 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • September 1, 2010
Commission 'made a mistake' on U.S. 41 plan

Commissioner Terry Turner believes city commissioner erred in combining $134 million worth of transportation projects, saying state and federal funding requests will never be approved.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 31, 2010
CLASSROOM SPOTLIGHT: The New Gate-Field School

The Sarasota Observer dropped in on students at The New Gate-Field School who were testing out the aerodynamics of paper airplanes they had designed for a team-building activity.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 31, 2010
Pineapple Square building nears completion

Construction on the development's nearest retail location, at Main Street and Lemon Avenue, should be finished in two weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 30, 2010
STORE AROUND THE CORNER: Fairy Tails Boutique

If you've ever wanted to indulge in a sweet treat for yourself while outfitting your dog with the latest trends in fashion and accessories, Fairy Tails Boutique should be at the top of your list.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 30, 2010
Sarasota election recount denied

A Charter Review Board candidate wanted a recount, claiming Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent wrongly encouraged her to concede.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 30, 2010
Mote scientists search for missing satellite tag

Researchers are asking for the public's help in locating a satellite tag that was used to track a whale shark.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 28, 2010
Sarasota Beer Festival gets a thumbs up (WITH VIDEO)

With mouthwatering samples of wings, pizza and more than 100 kinds of beer, the Sarasota Beer Festival had something for everyone.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 27, 2010
Pineapple Square to speed up timeline

The development will cede control of the State Street parking lot and give up on its phase three in exchange for flexibility on its phase two plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 26, 2010
MPO plan calls for more roundabouts

The long-range transportation plan for the entirety of Tamiami Trail through Sarasota County could place four more roundabouts in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • August 26, 2010
Union-backed candidates get mixed election results

One teachers union candidate won her race by 4% of the votes. The other union-backed candidate came in last in his race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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