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Sarasota votes on new City Manager

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, July 17th, 2012, 8:25am
Sarasota votes on new City Manager

Sarasota, Florida-- The City Commission announced Monday its unanimous vote to slate Thomas Barwin as the new City Manager of Sarasota.

A release from Sarasotagov.com explains that the consulting firm hired to facilitate the candidate search process will now negotiate a contract between Barwin and the City of Sarasota.

The contract is expected to be presented to the City Commission during a Special City Commission meeting Monday, July 30.

According to the release, Barwin was the Village Manager for the Village of Oak Park, IL from 2006 - 2012.

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North Port Commission Candidate Forum

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Sunday, July 15th, 2012, 10:57am
North Port Commission Candidate Forum

North Port, Florida -- Residents can hear the 10 candidates answer questions for the three North Port Commission seats at the North Port Commission Candidate Forum on Wednesday, July 18.

The forum starts at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW Post 8302 Hall, off of Pan American Boulevard. 

If you have any questions, contact the Chamber office at (941) 564-3040. 

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New voter information cards being mailed to all registered voters

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, July 11th, 2012, 10:00am
New voter information cards being mailed to all registered voters

Sarasota County, Florida -- Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent began mailing new voter information cards to all 280,000 registered voters Tuesday, July 10.

The SOE is required by law to mail new cards to every voter as a result of the 2010 federal census and subsequent redistricting process.

Dent says the new cards will contain vital information about a voter’s Congressional, State Senate, State House, County Commission, and local voting districts, as well as precinct and polling location information.

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New precinct, polling location and district information now available on SOE website

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Wednesday, June 13th, 2012, 11:28am
New precinct, polling location and district information now available on SOE website

Sarasota, Florida -- Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent has announced new voting precinct, polling location and district information is now available online at www.SarasotaVotes.com.

Registered Sarasota County voters may look up their personal voting information by using the “Precinct Finder” or “Voter Lookup” features on the SOE website.

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City Manager search narrowed to 5 finalists

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Tuesday, June 5th, 2012, 10:12am
City Manager search narrowed to 5 finalists

Sarasota, Florida -- The City Commission has announced it narrowed its search for a new City Manager to five finalists Monday during a Regular City Commission Meeting at City Hall. 

The finalists will be invited to Sarasota later this month for on-site interviews with the City Commission, Citizens Panel and Department Heads. 

The finalists are:

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Suzanne Atwell to continue as Mayor

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood
Friday, May 11th, 2012, 3:30pm
Suzanne Atwell to continue as Mayor

Sarasota, Florida -- The City Commission announced Friday that they have selected Mayor Suzanne Atwell to continue serving as mayor for the next year.

The decision was made at a Statutory Meeting held in the commission chambers at City Hall.

The commission says District 1 City Commissioner Willie Shaw was chosed to serve as Vice Mayor.

Prior to the selections, Mayor Atwell presented the 2012 State of the City Address. You watch it on Access Sarasota, the government access television channel, and online at www.sarasotagov.com.

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Sen. Nelson's aide schedules help session on Longboat Key

Submitted by Kathryn Bursch, Reporter
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012, 3:09pm
Sen. Nelson's aide schedules help session on Longboat Key

Longboat Key, Florida -- Diana McGee, area representative of U.S. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), will be meeting with constituents in Longboat Key on Thursday, May 10.

Office hours will run from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. at 501 Bay Isles Road. McGee will talk with people about their specific concerns and answer questions.

If you plan on attending, you're asked to call Sen. Nelson's Fort Myers Regional Office at 239-334-7760.

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