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Vol. 2, No. 10 — November 22, 2013 CONTENTS NEWS BRIEFS OPINION Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article FINALIZING HIS REPORT 49 ANOTHER AVENUE FOR HELP 54 HABITS AND HOUSING 58 PARK PLAN PROCEEDS 60 COMMENTS AND CONTROVERSY 63 NEWS BRIEFS 70 CRIME BLOTTER 80 Homelessness consultant Robert Marbut has a list of four possible locations for a permanent homeless shelter in Sarasota County, a recommendation that will be part of the plan he presents Nov. 25 — Roger Drouin The County Commission will hold a public hearing on changes to ordinances that could create more funding flexibility to address homelessness strategies — Rachel Brown Hackney A community focus group talks of breaking residents from acts of 'help' that do not really assist the homeless as well as the need for affordable residences — Stan Zimmerman The County Commission approves purchase of 115 acres, with a contingency — Roger Drouin A County Commission exchange with a public speaker leads to harsh words — Rachel Brown Hackney OPINION EDITORIAL85 County Domestic Partnership Registry a good first step SLIGHTLY HACKNEYED A tragic anniversary 87 COMMENTARY89 Let's play — Harriet Cuthbert FOR ADVERTISING INFO Sales@SarasotaNewsLeader.com • (941) 227-1080