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Owen Ayers.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Owen Ayers

The Sarasota High senior talks the baseball team's goals and wanting super strength.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: March 14

John Caviglia took this photo from a kayak on a canal along Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
East County weather page photo: March 14

Lynette Davis captured this foggy morning spider web art — suspended between two trees in Del Webb.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: March 14

David Eskin captured this double rainbow at sunset at Sarasota Yacht Club.

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The City Commission will discuss the proposal at a meeting Monday to decide if further research and action is desired.
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  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
City considers civil citations for cannabis possession

City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes the change would provide criminal justice benefits and help avoid overly punitive penalties.

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County officials said they're aware of concerns about the time limit at the library, but they did not provide information regarding the process for potentially considering changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Selby Library visitors raise parking concerns

Users of the downtown library have issues with the facility’s parking policies. Are county officials willing to consider changes?

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Rosemary District Association President Howard Davis first outlined the foundational concepts behind the revised overlay district at a workshop last year. He said the majority of the feedback he's heard has been positive.
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  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Rosemary District overlay changes roll on

Despite some questions about the plan's efficacy, Rosemary District leaders remain enthusiastic about revised rules for new buildings in the neighborhood.

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Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna outlined how the organization arrived at its vision for a venue in Payne Park at a packed meeting Tuesday evening.
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  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2019
Orchestra's Payne Park proposal met with opposition

Questions about green space and tennis facilities dominated a workshop regarding the Sarasota Orchestra's vision for a new venue near downtown.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.14.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 13, 2019
Beachplace toasts to 40th anniversary

Nearly 100 residents gathered at Bird Key Yacht Club March 13 for an anniversary celebration.

  • Longboat Key
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Marsha Penkert and Ellen Roberts
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota throws a Party in the Park

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosted a gathering in Phillippi Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 13, 2019
Circle Members get sneak peeks at two new exhibits

The Circle Member Preview was hosted March 13 at The Ringling.

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“Mike Wallace is Here” will open the festival at 7:30 p.m. April 5 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening night, closing night and centerpiece films

SFF also announced it will honor Blythe Danner with the festival's Icon Award and Anne Heche with the Career Tribute Award.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota's Teresa Mast shared personal stories from her life about what built her character and drive for success during Habitat for Humanity of Manatee County's International Women's Day luncheon March 8.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2019
Habitat for Humanity celebrates achievement of women

Manatee Habitat holds International Women's Day luncheon

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Fire teams investigated a report of a gas leak in a salon at Second Street and Central Avenue.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 13, 2019
Report of gas leak prompts evacuation of Central Avenue building

No injuries were reported in the Wednesday incident.

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