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Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2016
Development squeezes space on Golden Gate Point

The second-to-last piece of vacant property in the downtown district is slated for development.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski is optimistic a new cleaning contractor will lead to better bathroom conditions at several city parks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Contract dispute muddies city janitorial services

The city hopes a new cleaning contractor will provide relief from bathroom woes at several Sarasota parks.

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  • News
Michael Infanti says his development firm was willing to consider building affordable units in Laurel Park, but adequate procedures for selling those units privately aren’t in place yet.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Laurel Park project highlights affordable housing deficiencies

Because of a lack of clear regulations, a developer will pay money into an affordable housing fund rather than build attainable units within a planned residential project.

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  • News
Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

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Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.03.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior forward Alex Turner was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

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  • Sports
Asolo Rep's 2015 Season Celebration on Stage
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Social Calendar — April 2016

Check out the events to attend in April

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Judith Berlow, a Lakewood Ranch Rotary Club volunteer, stops during her reading period with Ballard Elementary students to discuss a topic she wants them to understand.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 2, 2016
Volunteers' motives easy to read when it comes to Books for Kids program

Lakewood Ranch Rotary initiative promotes literacy in Manatee County elementary schools.

  • East County
  • News
Damage from a tornado that struck Sarasota in January.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 2, 2016
Town expands its emergency notification service

Residents can sign up to receive additional alerts from CodeRed, such as tornado and severe weather alerts.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 2, 2016
Children eat up Dr. Seuss stories

Schools plated green eggs and ham for the author's birthday March 2.

  • East County
  • News
@christina.sadler Herve all day. #OrchidBall
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
Your Black Tie — 03.03.16

#blacktieuntied: see Black Tie events through the eyes of the attendees

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