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Jon Thaxton said there’s no quick fix for Sarasota’s affordability issues, but he’s hopeful officials will pursue a broad program of policies designed to encourage the production of workforce housing units.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

Sarasota has struggled to create an adequate supply of affordable housing. Can policy changes effectively address this issue?

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Downtown Improvement board members said large events, such as the Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts, are the only ones that can afford to pay the fees associated with street closures.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Downtown leaders talk event opportunities

Officials are exploring the creation of a recurring Main Street event and a new position to oversee downtown promotions.

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The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association’s construction safety workshop is part of the organization’s ongoing effort to address development-related issues.
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  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
Residents focus on downtown construction issues

Two city officials, a building professional and a lawyer joined downtown residents Nov. 15 to discuss construction safety.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

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Co-Chairs Harry Leopold and Audrey Robbins with Linda and David Green
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra premiers its first dinner series of the season

Dinner Series 1 was hosted Nov. 28 at Holley Hall.

  • Black Tie
City staff has surveyed residents to help craft the parks and recreation master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 28, 2018
Parks master plan set for discussion

City staff is recommending nearly $70 million in parks and recreation upgrades over the next 10 years.

  • Sarasota
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Phil Pagano poses next to his two new generators. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Your Town

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  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairs Sherry and Tom Koski
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 28, 2018
Panelists share life journeys during Pines of Sarasota Foundation luncheon

The Wit and Wisdom of Aging Luncheon was held Nov. 28 at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
Joanne Tachtenberg, Patty Schreiber and Sylvia Bloom.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 28, 2018
Women of Temple Sinai learn about SRQ

The women's group were taught about the ins and outs of airport operations.

  • Sarasota
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Janielle Silliman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 28, 2018
University Parkway dentists freshen smiles

Lakewood Ranch kids learn about giving.

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  • Neighbors
The Longboat Key home at 529 Putter Lane recently sold for $3 million. Built in 2006, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,917 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $3.3 million in 2008.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2018
Putter Lane home sells for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 12-16.

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  • Real Estate
A Lake Club topped at 8007 Bowspirit Way recently sold for $1,673,100. Built in 2017, it has four bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,966 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 28, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

Lake Club home tops local sales at $1,673,100

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • November 28, 2018
Murf's best friends weren't hard to find

But not all of them could get a coveted table in the Colony Dining Room.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Family and friends gathered at the Makepeace groin over the weekend to remember Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 28, 2018
'Passion upon passion'

Murf Klauber and the Colony are gone. But the treasures he prized — his beach and Makepeace groin — will remain as lasting legacies.

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