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The property at 459 Beach Road had a meter installed last month, though it was quickly removed after the county issued a code violation.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Private parking lots prove lucrative on Siesta

Between existing private lots and vacant properties, entrepreneurs see an opportunity to cash in on Siesta Key’s parking shortage.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 4.20.17

STOP steering committee member Kate Lowman explains why the group wants more public hearings for new developments.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Even as the city repairs the mermaid fountain, its long-term future is unclear.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
City prepares Pineapple Park plans

The city is exploring the possibility of reconfiguring Pineapple Park, which has some residents worried about the future of the park’s mermaid fountain.

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  • News
The selected garage design uses marine life to remind people which floor they parked on.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 20, 2017
Committee endorses State Street garage art

The Public Art Committee picked a local artist’s marine-themed wayfinding system as its favored concept to put in the State Street parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 20, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.20.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Trent Sinkfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Paul Labriola.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 20, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.20.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 20, 2017
Child Protection Center supporters spread their wings

The 5th Annual Blue Ties and Butterflies was held on April 19 at Michael’s On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2017
Seaplace snowbirds sail away for summer

The residence hosted a farewell party on April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2017
Congressman Vern Buchanan visits Republican Club of Longboat Key

Buchanan gave the club a congressional update on April 19.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 19, 2017
Selby celebrates garden volunteers

Selby celebrates garden volunteers

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city' s rules are too stringent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nathan Benderson Park will host the NCAA Division I, II and III Rowing Championships in 2021 and 2022. Pictured: The 2017 FSRA Youth Rowing Championships at Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota to host 2021 and 2022 NCAA Rowing Championships

Nathan Benderson Park will also host the 2018 championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1124 N. Lake Shore Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2017
North Lake Shore Drive home sells for $4.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Co-Chairwomen Renee Hamad, Bev Bartner and Nikki Sedacca
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 19, 2017
Lunch in the Gardens brings scents of the French Riviera to Selby

The third and final event in the lecture series took place on April 19 at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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