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  • August 6, 2014
Election 2014: Charter Review Board

This is the second of a three-week installment featuring candidate questionnaires for the local races in the Aug. 26 primary election. This week includes candidates for the Sarasota County School Board and Charter Review Board.

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6633 Gulf of Mexico Drive
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  • Robin Hartill
  • August 6, 2014
Luxurious Life

Beach pavilions, infinity pools, tennis courts - they're just a few of the features you'll find in the region's top listings.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Sanborn Studios released a statement about its interactions with the county, saying the county said the company had met its contractual obligations.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
Sanborn responds to county's legal action

The county filed a lawsuit against Sanborn Studios July 28. The company says the county is not being truthful.

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The Observer video team talked to Rosemary District merchants about plans to turn the area into a design destination.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
VIDEO: Rosemary merchants unite to form Design District

Business owners in the Rosemary District have found a common ground they plan to leverage to turn the once-blighted neighborhood into a destination: design.

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Members of the Siesta Key Village Association plan to attend the Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting Thursday to speak up in support of allowing businesses to display goods outside.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
SKVA to show support for outdoor displays

The Siesta Key Village Association discussed the Siesta Key Overlay District amendment to allow outdoor displays at the meeting Tuesday morning.

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A Sarasota Police Department boat cruises in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix parade last month.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
Grand Prix surpasses last year's impact

The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival generated $17 million in economic impact to the region, which eclipsed last year's total by 11%, according to a report from a Tampa -based market research firm.

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Sarasota County deputies found Michael Reign Goodman, 41, dead from apparent gunshot wounds after answering a domestic disturbance call before 1 p.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
UPDATE: Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has an unnamed suspect in custody in connection with a domestic-related shooting that occurred at a home on Ranchero Drive Monday.

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Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

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A palm grove on North Palm Avenue causes flooding and other issues, nearby businesses say. The City Commission will consider removing the trees later this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2014
DID to discuss Palm Avenue trees

At a meeting Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will revisit a proposal to remove a palm grove from an area of Palm Avenue that businesses say is in need of improvements.

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County Commission candidate Alan Maio is in the financial lead for the most contributions.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
Candidates submit latest financial reports

Sarasota County Elections Supervisor Kathy Dent released the latest campaign finance reports Aug. 1.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2014
UPDATE: Water main break highlights aging infrastructure

City of Sarasota staff believes a water main break that forced the closure of both lanes of the North Trail for most of Saturday was due to its age.

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Deputies found nearly two pounds of cannabis, $740 in cash and a scale covered in marijuana residue in 20-year-old Carmon Meredith’s truck last week.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2014
Deputies arrest man caught with pounds of pot

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has charged 20-year-old Carmon Merideth with the possession of marijuana with intent to sell.

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Kathy Akin, Connor Crandall, Carolyn Tudor and Tammy Swafford wait in line.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Back-to-School Backpack Brigade

The Tiny Hand Foundation and other Sarasota charities hosted a Back-to-School Backpack Brigade Saturday, August 2, at the Boys and Girls Club. Hundreds of volunteers helped back backpacks and organizing supplies. The volunteers filled more than 1,500 backpacks with school supplies that will be given away to area children in need. 'I feel really happy,' said Savannah Loukota as she handed out notebooks.

  • Sarasota
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Cadets raise the flag.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: SMA Prep Ceremonial First Flag Raising Ceremony

Future SMA families and teachers came together for the Ceremonial First Flag-Raising and School-Warming Celebration Saturday, August 2, at SMA Preparatory Middle School. The flag-raising took place in the school's courtyard and was followed by the introduction of SMA Prep's Head of School Philip Eddy. The middle school was completed this summer and will open for class later this month. 'This day is a momentous and historic in Sarasota,' said Head of School Phil Eddy.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This week's FYI Friday features a story about snakes that might make your skin crawl.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 1, 2014
FYI Friday - Your weekly news roundup

Catch up on the week's most important and most interesting news stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County with FYI Friday.

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