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Jessica Salmond
February 12, 2015

Siesta Key property target of Craigslist scam

A Craigslist scammer took images from a real estate website to create a fake vacation rental post.

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News

David Conway
February 12, 2015

Commission candidates file early contribution reports

As the race for two district City Commission seats heats up, donations are streaming in to the six candidates running for election in March.

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News

Kurt Schultheis
February 12, 2015

ZBA won't hear Mar Vista complaints

Three complaints lodged by Gene Jaleski against Mar Vista past actions will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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Black Tie Staff
February 12, 2015

An Evening of Lemur Love

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Black Tie Staff
February 12, 2015

SPARCCle on the Runway Fashion Show & Luncheon

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Jessica Salmond
February 11, 2015

County launches comprehensive plan process

At Sarasota County's comprehensive plan update kick off meeting last night, residents were invited to post thoughts and ideas about plan changes.

Siesta Key
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Alex Mahadevan
February 11, 2015

Blow to Bob's Boathouse in noise ordinance battle

Judge David Denkin upheld the constitutionality of Sarasota County's noise ordinance Feb. 6, with an order denying Bob's Boathouse owner Tom Lefevre's motion to dismiss the county's case against the restaurant.

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Observer Staff
February 11, 2015

All grown pup

On Jan. 29, guide dog Sotheby walked across the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage to receive his diploma as a Southeastern Guide Dog graduate with his new handler, Ginny Eichholz.

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Neighbors

David Conway
February 11, 2015

CCNA forum highlights neighborhood issues

A City Commission candidate forum Saturday illuminated key points leading up to the March 10 election, highlighting the interests of the candidates - and the neighborhood groups that posed the questions.

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News

Jessica Salmond
February 11, 2015

GOING IN CIRCLES: Does Siesta Key need a roundabout?

The Midnight Pass Road/Beach Road intersection experienced 11 accidents in the last five years. The No. 1 concern for Siesta Key residents is pedestrian safety.

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News

David Conway
February 11, 2015

Taking minutes

The length of City Commission meetings has become a topic of concern for those sitting on the board, after commissioners questioned the structure of those meetings during two recent discussions.

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Observer Staff
February 11, 2015

Your candidates: District three

In advance of the March 10 City Commission election, the Sarasota Observer will profile the six candidates vying for the open District 2 and 3 seats. We begin this week with the District 3 candidates. District 2 candidates will run in the Feb. 19 issue.