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The Lift Station 87 has also prepared an updated landscaping plan for the facility, which reoriented some trees to make the building more visible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Lift Station construction remains on schedule

The city is excited about the progress of work on Lift Station 87, but the Osprey Avenue bridge remains closed as work continues.

  • Sarasota
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Shane Rawley inside his restaurant, Shaner' s Pizzeria.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Shaner's is a tally in the win column for its owner and namesake

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The higher profile of Siesta Key Beach has made it more attractive to tourists like Balaji Katari, Mahesh Ellenty and Ashish Gupta. But Siesta Key residents say the top rankings have come with some negative side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Do Siesta Beach’s accolades come at a cost?

Siesta Key Beach is No. 1 — again. All the praise might be good for tourism, but some residents aren’t basking in the attention.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Terrionna Smith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hayley Walding.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.02.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City Commission candidate Martin Hyde
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Martin Hyde

At-large candidate Martin Hyde shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
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City Commission candidate Mikael Sandstrom.
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  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Mikael Sandstrom

At-large candidate Mikael Sandstrom shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Fredd Atkins.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Fredd Atkins

At-large candidate Fredd Atkins shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Matt Sperling.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Matt Sperling

At-large candidate Matt Sperling shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
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City Commission candidate Susan Chapman.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Susan Chapman

At-large candidate Susan Chapman shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Hagan Brody.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Hagen Brody

At-large candidate Hagen Brody shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City Commission candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Jen Ahearn-Koch

At-large candidate Jen Ahearn-Koch shares her thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
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City Commission candidate Patrick Gannon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
City Commission candidate questionnaire: Patrick Gannon

At-large candidate Patrick Gannon shares his thoughts on the key issues ahead of the March 14 election.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.2.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 1, 2017
Sarasota business, education community welcomes Superintendent Bowden

Members of the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Argus Foundation and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce host reception for Superintendent Todd Bowden.

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