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Some Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents think dogs shouldn' t be allowed off-leash in a neighborhood park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City untangles park leash law issues

Following feedback from concerned citizens, the city is taking more time to consider whether dogs should be allowed off leash in neighborhood parks.

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  • News
A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

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Mark Krucke' s art proposal used sea animals as the basis for a wayfinding system at the State Street parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City could scrap State Street garage art

Following a controversy that led to demotions for three employees, the city attorney thinks the commission should throw away a batch of public art proposals.

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David Lehrman hopes to complete the Halcyon of Siesta Key project by the end of 2018. Rendering courtesy David Lehrman.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Siesta housing project moves forward

Plans for a multifamily beachfront property on Midnight Pass Road generated controversy last year. Now, the developer is proceeding with an adjusted proposal.

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The Embassy Suites project may tower over a two-story Second Street building, but the developer says it is taking necessary precautions to minimize the impact.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

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Team Serenoa (Aidan Strzempka, John Piroli, Trenton Bardi, Jackson Septer, Nathan Turpin, Drew Halpin, Vivian Kuang, Aaron Whitley, and Jacqueline Putrino) won the GSJGA championship May 20.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Youth group wants golf back in middle school

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson started the Sailors' regional final on the mound.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.25.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Max Drewett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Haile Middle School Principal Sharon Scarbrough will leave the middle school to be Braden River High School' s new principal.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • May 24, 2017
Choice to fill Braden River High principal role a born leader

Sharon Scarbrough leaves Haile Middle School to take same position at Braden River High.

  • East County
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Humane Society at Lakewood Ranch Board member Rebekah Boudrie, board president Deanna Murchie and board member Susan Giroux, with rescues Dawson (left) and Burt (right) are excited about the opportunity to expand the organization.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 24, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Humane Society hunts for new space

Rescue group hopes to double or triple capacity with the move.

  • East County
  • News
Isaac Brownman will serve as Longboat Key Public Works Director. (Photo provided by Sarasota County.)
    By
  • John McGuire
  • May 24, 2017
Longboat Key names town's next public works director

Town Manager Dave Bullock has selected Sarasota County Public Works Director Isaac Brownman for the job.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 6101 Gulf of Mexico Drive sold for $3.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 24, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon home sells for $3.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 8-12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
“FDOT is paying attention and doing more than lip service. I think we made progress,” Longboat Key Mayor Terry Gans says.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 24, 2017
Progress on roads

Thanks to persistent efforts from a few engaged Longboat Key residents, the mayor and town manager, FDOT is ‘doing more than lip service.’ ‘We have to keep on them,’ Terry Gans says.

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