CONTENTS
Vol. 2, No. 30 — April 11, 2014
NEWS BRIEFS
OPINION
NO DEAL YET 46
The county commissioners had hoped for a quick diplomatic agreement in a dispute over the
old Sarasota Police Department site, but that remains out of reach — Roger Drouin
A DISPUTE OVER NOISE 50
The attorney for Bob's Boathouse says the business will deny it has violated a revised county
ordinance neighbors had hoped would bring them peace — Rachel Brown Hackney
COMING ATTRACTION 55
The County Commission extends the period of a $1.75-million grant for a new Ringling College
soundstage and post-production studio — Roger Drouin
PLANNING FOR DISASTER 60
Sarasota County homeowners will have to abide by the state building code with redevelopment
following any catastrophe, the county's coastal resources manager says — Rachel Brown
Hackney
CITY BUDGET CYCLE TO BEGIN 69
On Monday, the City Commission will get its first look at a draft of its 2015 fiscal year spending
plan — Stan Zimmerman
NEWS BRIEFS 71
CRIME BLOTTER 80
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