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Tom Barwin begins week two. Thus far, he's met with about 300 residents and city employees.
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  • September 13, 2012
Barwin comments on issues

The Sarasota Observer asked neighborhood and business leaders what they felt was the No. 1 issue City Manager Tom Barwin will have to tackle in his new role.

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City seeks proposals for State Street garage

To have the State Street parking garage built in time to meet a four-year deadline, the city must start its two-phase process of selecting a design-build firm no later than October.

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The 47 parking meters that were removed from downtown streets in March are now being stored at the police department. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • September 13, 2012
City negotiates to sell defunct parking meters

For sale: parking meters. Top-of-the-line technology. Gently used (less than 365 days) and in good condition. Being sold for a fraction of the original cost.

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Dean Kalahar is a Sarasota resident and teaches economics at Sarasota High School.
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  • September 13, 2012
My View: Show up for school

It's that time of year again when we assume children are back in school and that being absent is due to illness or extraordinary events.

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This home at 819 Paradise Way has four bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,505 square feet of living area. It sold for $872,500. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
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  • September 13, 2012
Four-bedroom home in South Cocoanut Bayou tops transactions

A home in South Cocoanut Bayou tops all transactions in this week's real estate. Comerica Bank sold the home at 819 Mangrove Point Road to Robert Palma, Christopher Palma and Jacqueline Palma, of St. Salonga, N.Y., for $1,065,000.

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City of Sarasota welcomes new store; Electric-car parade planned for downtown

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The Mable Ringling Memorial Fountain in Luke Wood Park, left, as it sat since the early 1950s, has been excavated for renovations, right. Courtesy photos.
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  • September 13, 2012
Fountain renovation rises to the top

After being covered with dirt for more than 60 years, the late Mable Ringling's memorial fountain in Luke Wood Park has been uncovered and awaits restoration.

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Julie London, or Bubbie, as she calls herself online, has created an online community, in which people can anonymously seek advice.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2012
'Dear Bubbie' offers anonymous advice from online community

Julie London's advice column has become a platform for people to discuss their problems and has received more than 800 'likes' on Facebook.

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  • September 13, 2012
Athlete of the Week: Nicole Wittmer

Sarasota Christian senior middle hitter Nicole Wittmer has played volleyball since she was in seventh grade, and she hopes to continue to play at the college level.

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  • September 13, 2012
JUST THE STATS

23 - The number of runs the 12U Florida River Dawgs scored in three games in bracket play to win the Labor Day Beach Bash Tournament.

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Unit 1402 at Bay Plaza condominium has three bedrooms, three baths and 2,042 square feet of living area. It sold for $575,000. File photo.
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  • September 13, 2012
Whitaker's Landing home sells for $1.4 million

A home in Whitaker's Landing tops all transactions in this week's real estate. James Little, trustee, of Tallevast, sold the home at 945 Whitaker's Lane to David and Doris Weir, of Sarasota, for $1.4 million.

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Lisa Greenberg took this sunset photo looking west from her backyard in Sarasota.
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  • September 13, 2012
Cool Today Weather Photo Contest Winner

Lisa Greenberg took this sunset photo looking west from her backyard in Sarasota.

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Join Alex Mahadevan and Mallory Gnaegy as they report today's headlines.
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  • September 12, 2012
Sept. 12: Daily Headlines Video

Join us as we observe and report today's stories from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

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  • September 12, 2012
Aluminum thief caught in the act

Police arrest employee for stealing aluminum from business.

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Jordan Brooks, No. 12, high fives her teammate CeCe Knight, No. 3, after making an impressive play Tuesday, Sept. 11 during the Cardinal Mooney versus Sarasota High School JV volleyball game at Sarasota High School.
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  • September 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: CMHS v. SHS JV girls volleyball

Sarasota High School's JV girls volleyball team came out victorious Tuesday night beating Cardinal Mooney 2-0.

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