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  • June 4, 2009
Atkins: It's not enough

The city commissioner scoffs at the recent allocation of $29 million from the county, saying it owes Newtown more than that.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 2, 2009
Humane Society rescues 23 puppies from Alabama

The puppies had either been abandoned or were scheduled to be euthanized before the Suncoast Humane Society rescued them.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 1, 2009
Sarasota property values down 11%

At the June 1 City Commission meeting, City Manager Bob Bartolotta revealed that city property-tax values will not decline as much as he expected.

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  • June 1, 2009
Wine sorbet is the latest buzz at Whole Foods

On Monday, shoppers at Whole Foods Market were treated to samples of Wine Cellar Sorbets, which come in nine flavors.

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  • Robin Roy
  • June 1, 2009
Carlton, Servian picked for budget oversight committee

Former Florida Sen. Lisa Carlton and former Sarasota Mayor Mary Anne Servian are two of the 10 people nominated to help the county with its budget.

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  • May 31, 2009
Parks board advances Indian Beach park plan

A parks advisory board pushed higher on its project list the possible purchase of a Bay Shore Road property for a new park.

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  • May 30, 2009
FCAT produces mixed results

Although many schools improved their scores from last year, several still fell below the state scoring average.

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  • May 29, 2009
Traffic circle angers residents

The newly installed traffic circle at Shade Avenue and Novus Street led to negative feedback at an Alta Vista Neighborhood Association meeting Thursday night.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 29, 2009
Power outage closes library

With no electricity to several major systems, the Gulf Gate Library was closed for repairs again Friday.

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  • May 28, 2009
Artists to decorate sidewalks

A call to artists has been issued to create small pieces to line Main Street sidewalks in the designated Downtown Sarasota Historic District.

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  • May 28, 2009
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  • May 28, 2009
Real Estate Transactions

Bay Island Shores home sells for $2.2 million

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  • May 28, 2009
In Brief

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  • May 28, 2009
Pastor turns tragedy into hope

After his daughter was killed in a car accident in 2007, the Rev. Joseph Davis vowed to lead a 'more effective life.' The purchase of an abandoned sports bar is his way of doing that.

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  • Robin Roy
  • May 28, 2009
Farmers Market eyes fresh ideas

Downtown Farmers Market managers have created a list of improvements they hope will generate some buzz at the downtown 30-year-old Saturday morning tradition.

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