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Lexi Albero.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Lexi Albero

The Sailors pitcher talks her rise ball and the value of lettuce.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A penthouse unit at The Grande Riviera recently sold for $5.05 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 15, 2018
The Grande Riviera penthouse sells for $5.05 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 26 to March 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
St. Armands Landlords, Merchants and Residents liked the minimal amount of space the structure occupied.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
St. Armands group advances bathroom plans

The St. Armands Business Improvement District remains concerned about potential expenses associated with building public restrooms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering shows what Lido Beach Redevelopment Partners have in mind for the city-owned Lido Beach pool and pavilion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Lido pavilion leaseholders discuss plans

Island residents remain skeptical about plans to renovate the Lido pool and pavilion, but the private operators believe they're making progress.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new guidelines will steer trucks toward major roads and away from neighborhoods.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
City settles on truck route compromise

Despite resident concerns about large trucks driving through neighborhoods, the city won't actually enforce new regulations.

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Harold Bubil addresses the audience at the beginning of a March 8 trolley tour, which focused on standout
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Architecture tours highlight Sarasota gems

The Center for Architecture, Sarasota hopes a series of trolley tours will help create a more engaged community.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Neighborhood Planner Nancy Kelly speaks at a Tuesday meeting regarding upcoming construction along Osprey Avenue.
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  • David Conway
  • March 15, 2018
Neighbors, businesses seek Osprey project info

This summer, the city plans to begin a resurfacing project running from Bahia Vista Street to Siesta Drive.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Open containers, closed cases

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Longboat Republicans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller Karen Rushing spoke at the March Republican Club of Longboat Key meeting.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The form-based code divides the city into a series of "transects," designed to create a fluid transition between different segments of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 14, 2018
City releases draft form-based code

More than four years after the city began work on a new zoning code, a full draft of a proposed document governing development in Sarasota is now available.

  • Sarasota
  • News
President of St. Michael's Women's Guild Linda Conway and event chairwoman Antonette Cunningham
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 14, 2018
St. Michael's rocks the runway

St. Michael's Women's Guild held its annual luncheon and fashion show at Michael's On East on March 14.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Co-Chairwomen Hedria Lunken Saltzman and Kitty Heusner — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Florida Creativity Conference attracts individuals of varying disciplines

The Sarasota-based event this weekend is comprised of three days of unique workshops.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
Kassie Fountain. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 14, 2018
MTC welcomes Tooth Fairy

TSA catapult launches student success.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sara Nussar, a freshman at Braden River High School, signs her name before she has to go back to class.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • March 14, 2018
Braden River High School walks out in honor of Parkland Victims

Braden River High School takes part in a nationwide walkout in honor of the victims of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

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