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CONTENTS Vol. 2, No. 34 — May 9, 2014 SIESTA SEEN NEWS BRIEFS MORE DETAILS, PLEASE 41 The County Commission takes the next step toward improving the BMX track but seeks more information in the nonprofit operator's business plan — Rachel Brown Hackney REAFFIRMING SHELTER SUPPORT 48 The County Commission chairman wants to keep moving forward on the homeless shelter project, but challenges remain as county staffers continue due diligence on two sites — Roger Drouin MORE ROOM FOR RESPITE 52 The County Commission approves acquisition plans for Sarasota's North Water Tower Park and Venice's Patriot Park — Roger Drouin NO GO ON FIRE PROTECTION 56 Ordinance changes and a new Police Department PR campaign get an airing during the May 5 City Commission meeting — Stan Zimmerman ELIMINATING AN EYESORE 59 Work in Bay Island Park is on schedule to be completed within seven months after a new contract is awarded — Rachel Brown Hackney CELEBRATING THE CIRCUS 64 New postage stamps unveiled at Cà d'Zan — Stan Zimmerman IN OTHER BUSINESS … 68 Suncoast Charities' fee waiver, a grant extension for the Florida House Institute, a Siesta conservation easement and a road repairs project all win County Commission approval — Rachel Brown Hackney SIESTA SEEN 74 A proposal for parking permits for Siesta residents gets shot down; 'No Parking' signs will be coming soon to a section of North Shell Road; and the Village Easter Egg Hunt was very popular — Rachel Brown Hackney Click Any Headline To Go Directly To That Article