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Since the Coon Key Bridge construction began, westbound traffic on the John Ringling Causeway has been stop-and-go during midday hours. Residents said conditions improve in the early morning and late afternoon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2016
Troubled waters over Coon Key bridge construction

As residents express consternation over repairs to the Coon Key Bridge, a dispute has arisen over the timing of the project.

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  • News
John Desideri and Lorie Tirenay both live on Idlewild Way, across the canal from a wastewater facility that's drawing complaints from residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2016
Siesta residents stew over wastewater project extension

After receiving word that plans to decommission a wastewater treatment facility were delayed — again — Siesta Key residents are pushing the county to take action.

  • Siesta Key
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The Sarasota National Art Festival, which benefits the Rotary Club of Sarasota, moved to a new location this year: Hillview Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2016
Street closure rules remain open to question

A March art festival in Southside Village that came as a surprise to many merchants is drawing more attention to the city’s oft-discussed event regulations.

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The city will discuss the potential referendum at a meeting April 14.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 14, 2016
Commission revisits referendum on election day move

Before deciding whether to ask voters if municipal elections should move from spring to fall, the City Commission heard arguments for and against the change.

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Booker's Sarah Jenkins pitched a complete game with nine strikeouts to lead the Tornadoes past Port Charlotte 9-2 April 8.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 14, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.14.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.14.16

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Eggs were scattered along the path leading to the shore at Beach Access 5 for the SKVA Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 26.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 14, 2016
Roadblocks threaten future SKVA Easter egg hunts

County staff says the business association needs to obtain certain approvals to continue to host the event in its location off Siesta Key Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 14, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $3.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 28 and April 1.

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  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

Cops Corner: Sarasota 04.14.16

  • Sarasota
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Co-Chairs Tammy Karp and Diana Roberts
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 13, 2016
4th annual Blue Ties & Butterflies

Child Protection Center hosted its 4th annual Blue Ties & Butterflies event on Wednesday, April 13, at Michael's On East.

  • Black Tie
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2016
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Stan Singer, Monica Mingote and Kathy Schwartz have won the Observer's photo contest for March.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 13, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 14

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 13, 2016
Theater review: 'Alabama Story'

“Alabama Story” pits free speech against racism at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Anti-helistop signs have been posted at the curb of the Greenbrook East and Panther Ridge neighborhoods.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 13, 2016
Helistop application to land at Manatee County Planning Commission

Some Panther Ridge residents have voiced concern about a potential Concession helistop.

  • East County
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A new development proposed near Siesta Key Village will be the newest building in the Mira Mar neighborhood in nearly a decade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 13, 2016
Siesta Key owners to redevelop Mira Mar rentals

Dennis and Wendy Madden plan to replace 12 units built before the end of World War II with the first new building near Siesta Village in nearly a decade.

  • Siesta Key
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Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox performs a song from Asolo Rep's upcoming Broadway-bound musical "Josephine."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 13, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre previews world premiere of 'Josephine'

Deborah Cox performed a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical.

  • Arts + Culture
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