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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 16, 2012
Laurel Park receptive to townhome project

A piece of land off Ringling Boulevard is the future home of 45 townhomes.

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  • By Julie Aranibar |
  • June 27, 2012
My view: Preparing for a new school year

The students left for summer and classrooms were cleaned and prepared for the incoming class of 2012-2013. Â

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 28, 2012
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County repeals incentive resolution; First lighting demo disappoints; Commission delays grant talks

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • May 17, 2012
City approves Ringling's Keating Center addition

The city of Sarasota's Planning Board unanimously approved a Keating Center addition and a new student health center.

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Florida Power and Light plans to start replacing Siesta Key resident's current electric meters with smart meters in November. Courtesy photo.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 10, 2012
FPL busts myths at SKA meeting

Representatives from Florida Power & Light Co. spoke at the monthly meeting of the Siesta Key Village Association to temper health and privacy concerns about the firm's smart meters.

  • Siesta Key
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At the apex of commercial and residential property, Siesta Village is a frequent battleground for zoning conflicts. Photo by Alex Mahadevan.
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • May 3, 2012
Merchants sound off about noise

Siesta merchants say the solution to residents' noise concerns lies in enforcement efforts, not reactionary ordinance amendments.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 13, 2012
News Briefs

Duncan, Younger seek new commission terms; Longboat Pass Bridge project completed; Commission considers Monday workshops

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Photo by Bruce Lehman
  • By June LeBell |
  • December 23, 2011
Music Review: The 20th annual Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing

There were multiple stars shining in the east last week when the choir of Sarasota's First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Elizabeth Goldstein, joined forces with other notable groups.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr |
  • January 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • July 13, 2011
Ranch's Polo Grill sizzles with annual shrimp boil

The Polo Grill and Bar will host its fourth annual Sypder Broussard Low Country-East County Shrimp Boil from 6:30-10:30 p.m., July 16.

  • East County
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  • By Observer Staff |
  • November 9, 2011
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Tropicana names SMR top grower; East County rallies for local musician; Seafood restaurant to open on Ranch Main; Journalism program hosts conference

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Randall Reid with Mayor Suzanne Atwell. File Photo.
  • By Rachel Brown Hackney |
  • November 30, 2011
Commissioners to discuss new administrator's contract

During a scheduled retreat Thursday, Dec. 1, the Sarasota County commissioners are scheduled to discuss the terms of a contract the county attorney has negotiated with Randall H. Reid, the commissioners' choice for new county administrator.

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 1, 2011
Traffic signal upgrades producing problems

The county is upgrading several traffic signals within the city limits. In the meantime, those signals aren't synchronized.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 8, 2011
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

McNeal article a smear campaign

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • December 23, 2010
News briefs

Parking garage opening date set; Kathy Baylis will retire from EDC; Public-art project is now complete

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  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • December 15, 2010
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  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • September 21, 2011
FULL STORY: O'Leary leaves CDD 2

Don O'Leary has stepped down to accept a position as a fire commissioner. The board is seeking a replacement.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • October 5, 2011
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Manatee seeks code board members; SCF celebrates LEED certification; Out-of-Door Academy opens community gallery; Taylor Morrison acquires TruLiving

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • May 19, 2011
City will pay for parks funding

Sarasota County is withdrawing most of the $2.9 million it has traditionally paid to operate city parks.

  • Sarasota
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The Glendi will feature the St. Barbara Hellenic Folk Dancers throughout its four-day run this week.
  • By Michael Eng |
  • February 9, 2011
Church prepares for Greek festival

St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church will welcome more than 18,000 to the East County as it celebrates its 27th Greek Glendi this weekend.

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