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Sarasota News Leader February 8, 2013 Page 54 100TH DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION RECORDED IN CITY The 100th domestic partnership was regis- the release notes. City of Sarasota residents tered within the City of Sarasota last week, as well as non-residents may register. less than three months after the program bePartners may register in the Office of the City gan, the city has announced. Auditor and Clerk, located in Room 110 with"The success of the registry has generated in- in City Hall, 1565 First St. Registration hours terest from other Florida municipalities inquir- are Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to ing about possibly using the City of Sarasota's noon and from 1 to 4 p.m. program as a model," a city news release says. Appointments also may be scheduled by After the City Commission approved the pro- contacting the Office of the City Auditor and gram, registrations began Nov. 6, 2012. Clerk: 954-4160. The registry offers domestic partners many rights within the city limits, including healthcare decisions, hospital visitations, correctional facility visitations and funeral decisions, More information on the domestic partnership registry may be found here, where frequently asked questions and other important information is posted, the release points out. SEVEN OPEN HOUSES SET ON DRAFT BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PLAN Sarasota County will hold seven open house- • Wednesday, Feb. 20, Bee Ridge Park, 4430 style meetings this month on the draft Bicycle S. Lockwood Ridge Road. and Pedestrian Plan. • Thursday, Feb. 21, Twin Lakes Park, 6700 Attendees will have the opportunity to view Clark Road, Sarasota. the draft plan and maps, which identify ex• Tuesday, Feb. 26, Siesta Key Chapel, 4615 isting facilities and high-priority areas for imGleason Ave., Siesta Key. provements, and to ask questions and provide • Wednesday, Feb. 27, Selby Library, 1331 comments, a county news release says. First St., Sarasota. The meetings, 5 to 7 p.m., will be held as folFive open houses were held in south county lows in north county: in January, the release points out. • Wednesday, Feb. 6, Longwood Run Park, "The draft Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan iden6050 Longwood Run Blvd., Sarasota. tifies a vision, mission and purpose for a bi• Monday, Feb. 11, Sabal Palm Bank, 5101 cycle and pedestrian network and provides a framework to promote and encourage safe Fruitville Road, Sarasota. and efficient bicycle and pedestrian travel • Wednesday, Feb. 13, Robert L. Taylor Com- within Sarasota County," the release adds. "It munity Complex, 1845 34th St., Sarasota. recognizes key partnerships and ongoing ef-