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CONTENTS Vol. 2, No. 25 — March 7, 2014 NEWS BRIEFS OPINION Q&A: CHUCK MAROHN 51 The Strong Towns president visiting Sarasota says traditional suburban growth functions like a Ponzi scheme — Cooper Levey-Baker DEBATE CLASS 54 Should taxpayer dollars be going to schools that do not teach evolution? One activist says no — Cooper Levey-Baker CITY BRIEFS 57 A new density plan for the Rosemary District wins preliminary city OK, but the cultural district discussion is on hold — Stan Zimmerman YOUR THOUGHTS, PLEASE 60 The County Commission wants more public participation — and more details from staff — about a proposal to allow paddleboard rentals at Siesta Public Beach — Rachel Brown Hackney SARASOTA SHUTTLE TALK CONTINUES 66 The Downtown Improvement District hears details of costs for yet another mass transit proposal — Stan Zimmerman DIFFERENT TAKES 69 County commissioners engage in an impromptu debate of Siesta Key organizations' positions on the Lido Beach Renourishment Project — Rachel Brown Hackney LOVE FOR SARASOTA AND HER ISLANDS 74 Commissioner Nora Patterson uses her last address at a Siesta Key Association annual meeting to plead for caution in future development — Rachel Brown Hackney CALLS TO KEEP 'EM IN LINE 81 Siesta Key Village Association Leaders say business owners seeking a change in the outdoor display ordinance need to prove their dedication to the cause — Rachel Brown Hackney NEWS BRIEFS 86 CRIME BLOTTER 99 Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article