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CONTENTS Vol. 2, No. 21 — February 7, 2014 NEWS BRIEFS OPINION PAY UP 54 Airbnb's popularity has exploded, and the Tax Collector's Office is watching closely — Cooper Levey-Baker ANALYSIS: BEST WEEKS EVER 56 On the eve of his Sarasota appearance, a look back at some of Rep. Allen West's greatest hits — Cooper Levey-Baker A THIRD VOICE 59 The Siesta Key Village Association concurs with two other island organizations in opposing the dredging of Big Pass, based on current information — Rachel Brown Hackney A LOT OF PROGRESS 64 A committee's revised draft of the Siesta zoning ordinance governing outdoor displays nears its completion and then reviews by island groups — Rachel Brown Hackney THE OTHER RENOURISHMENT PROJECT 68 The county is close to submitting its paperwork to the state for the upcoming $11 million undertaking on southern Siesta Key — Rachel Brown Hackney NEWS BRIEFS 72 CRIME BLOTTER 86 OPINION EDITORIAL 92 Sheriff Tom Knight delivers positive results LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 94 Reader suggests a different method of fracking — Pete Theisen Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article