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The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is considering short-term and long-term options for improving the operations at Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Bobby Jones considers rate increases

As the city prepares to discuss significant renovations to the golf facility, advisory board members are focused on a more sustainable business model.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and Siesta Key residents have offered differing accounts of each side’s willingness to have a dialogue regarding the proposed Big Pass dredge.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Siesta Key residents await Big Pass ruling

As the city mobilizes for a Lido Key renourishment project, opponents are preparing to make the case the plans violate county regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Planning Director Steve Cover is part of the city team that will be responsible for reviewing an updated draft of the form-based zoning code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Revised form-based code coming soon

City staff will review and process the document without the input of its author, who is leaving her position this week.

  • Sarasota
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The proximity of a proposed dog park to a condominium building is one of several topics to raise questions about the influence of neighborhood associations on city decision-making.
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  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Officials, residents discuss city-neighborhood relations

The city seeks to cultivate a partnership with neighborhood associations. How much sway do these groups have among officials — and within their communities?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.27.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The tee areas were horrible in 2015 before Jon Whittemore and Kevin Paschall took over.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 26, 2018
Shot at greener Legacy in Lakewood Ranch

Legacy Golf Club in Lakewood Ranch completes $950,000 improvement project.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch's John Annis and Regina Morris give out juice drinks to trick-or-treaters, which works well for those frequently hot Halloween nights. Some trick-or-treaters drink them right away.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2018
Candy combat in Lakewood Ranch area

Parents offer alternatives to traditional Halloween sweet treats.

  • East County
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 26, 2018
Sarasota High celebrates accomplished alums

The second annual SHS Hall of Fame event brought together alums to celebrate accomplishments and raise money for the school.

  • Sarasota
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Longboat Key Town Commission
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 26, 2018
Take solace in LBK tax rates

Longboat Key is managing it well thanks to a strong economy, governments are taking in more revenue.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The Bird Key home at 524 N. Spoonbill Drive recently sold for $1,412,500. Built in 1965, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 3,425 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $1.85 million in 2017.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 26, 2018
Bird Key home on Spoonbill Drive sells for $1,412,500

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 10-14.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Al Browder, vice president of Olsen Associates Inc.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 26, 2018
Rising cost of keeping a beach

Longboat Key beaches

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Dave Bristow
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 26, 2018
A pro PIO officer

Dave Bristow will be missed.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Photo courtesy Los Angeles Times
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 26, 2018
'Fahrenheit 11/9' explores American democracy's struggle under Trump

Michael Moore's new documentary is a scary look at Trump's America with some hopeful undertones.

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Griffin Hudson learns how to fly a drone from instructor Michael Uleski. The Braden River class is the pilot program for DARTdrones, which is looking to expand next year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 26, 2018
New class takes off at Braden River

Applied engineering class puts emphasis on drones.

  • East County
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