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The valet parking stand used to be located on the Circle itself, but the service will move to a side street with a new operator in place.
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  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
St. Armands searches for new valet

After the city declined to renew the contract of the current valet operator, St. Armands Circle leaders are planning for a new service.

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Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

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Under current rates, the new University Parkway Whole Foods would generate about $87,000 in impact fees. But if the developer doesn’t pull a building permit before April 1, the total will jump to $124,000.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

County commissioners approved larger fees on new development Tuesday.

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Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
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  • Matt Walsh
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
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  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: Construction continues in downtown Sarasota

As Sarasota prepares for a season filled with cranes and construction crews, here's a breakdown of five of the biggest projects in the works.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: What happened while you were gone

From construction to parking meters, from fights over special events downtown to … fights over bars downtown, we run down the top 10 stories from this off-season.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.10.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Republican Party celebrates local wins

While keeping their eyes on presidential election results, Sarasota Republicans cheered on their local candidates.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Moran beats Atkins in Sarasota County Commission race

The Republican candidate held off his Democratic challenger to win the District 1 seat on the County Commission.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota GOP candidates win Florida Legislature seats

Alex Miller will represent Sarasota and Joe Gruters will represent parts of Sarasota and Manatee counties in the Florida House of Representatives. Greg Steube won a seat on the Florida Senate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County charter officials retain positions

Tax Collector Barbara Ford-Coates and Clerk Karen Rushing will remain at their posts despite drawing challengers this year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota Republicans sweep lower county offices

Sarasota GOP candidates won all of the open seats on the Sarasota County Public Hospital Board and Charter Review Board.

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In less than six months, developers will have to pay more in impact fees on new construction.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

Sarasota County commissioners approved larger fees on new development during this afternoon’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Sarasota residents cast their votes

Sarasota voters showed off their "I Voted" stickers outside their polling places.

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Community AIDS Network CEO Richard Carlisle accepts an award during the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce’s Salute to Business.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 8, 2016
Community AIDS Network celebrates 25 years

The Community Aids Network has been up and running for a quarter of a century.

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