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Church of the Redeemer officials say they've paid more than $200,000 in permit fees to the city, but they believe they shouldn't have to assume costs associated with sidewalk closures.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2019
Church lobbies for construction fee waiver

The city will consider waiving fees associated with certain sidewalk closures, but staff says some residents have lobbied for tougher regulations.

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The Bay Sarasota is working with the city to develop 53 acres of city-owned bayfront property as a public park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 5, 2019
City endorses core terms of bayfront funding model

City officials backed a plan to use property tax revenue from the area around the project site to help pay for The Bay. Will the county follow suit?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 5, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.5.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • December 4, 2019
Neuro Challenge Foundation for Parkinson's puts on fashion luncheon

2019's Cause 4 Fashion was held Dec. 4 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

  • Black Tie
Ed Janka (right) and Bob Brown sit in the living room of Janka's apartment. They did most of their work for the book in this building, where Brown also owns an apartment.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 4, 2019
Jordan, Nike and Knight: Ed Janka's basketball life

Ed Janka spent a lifetime making memories and friends through the game of basketball. He decided to write a book about them.

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Rabbi Stephen Sniderman (far left) reads from a passage from a history book, while (from middle left to far right) Lois Barson, Mort Tarter and Gloria Sabin listen.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • December 4, 2019
Temple Beth Israel provides in-depth lessons on Jewish history and culture

The Miniversity program allows people to share their knowledge on topics from Jewish art to Kristallnacht

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Andy Sandberg joined the Hermitage Artist Retreat in 2019 with an extensive and highly successful theatrical background that includes a Tony Award.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 4, 2019
Hermitage Artist Retreat's board names new executive director

Andy Sandberg chosen to succeed Bruce Rodgers at start of new year

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Hayley Harvey is the new shelter manager for the Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch opens new shelter in Myakka City

Humane Society of Lakewood Ranch opens new shelter in Myakka City

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Joe Miller founded the Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble and he conducts the group during its first concert at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Music among the angels in Lakewood Ranch

New wind ensemble makes its debut at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Lakewood Ranch.

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Tatum Simpson, 9, works with Jaymie Klauber at Epic Equine Experiences.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Lakewood Ranch resident finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

Lakewood Ranch's Jaymie Klauber finds that teaching polo in Sarasota becomes food for the soul

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Shelby Connett, the director of sports for Visit Sarasota County, said economic impact statistics are very conservative.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Economic impact for Nathan Benderson Park requires complex formula

Putting together economic impact numbers for Nathan Benderson Park in Sarasota a complex project.

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Gordon Gregory, a Legacy outside service manager, has seen the ups and downs of the course since 1996.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • December 4, 2019
Pride is back at Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch

Renovation projects bring pride back to Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Brandon Wardell, left, along with Shonn Wiley, Eric Gutman and David Larsen work together to re-create that doo-wop sound as Under the Streetlamp. (Courtesy)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 4, 2019
Van Wezel show brings a yuletide hue

'Under the Streetlamp: Hip to the Holidays' offers good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll Christmas.

  • Arts + Culture
Santa leads a group of children through the Myakka Country Christmas parade. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • December 4, 2019
Tradition marches forward in Myakka City

Old fashioned fun at annual Myakka Country Christmas Parade

  • East County
  • News
Zoe Austin, left, Rachel Lambright, Jessica Obiedzinski, Monessa Salley, Melkssa Rummel and Xiao-Xuan Yang Dancigars of the Sarasota Contemporary Dance move to the music of Reverend Barry and The Funk. (Klint Lowry)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 4, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance in sync to grow

The dance company gets in step with Reverend Barry and the Funk to expand its audience.

  • Arts + Culture
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