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City Engineer Alex DavisShaw believes residents will embrace alternate forms of transportation if given the opportunity.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
City works to steer residents to other modes of transportation

The city continues to work on addressing transportation issues, but will Sarasota residents embrace alternate methods of getting around town?

  • Sarasota
  • News
One Palm is one of a handful of buildings that will be added to the area around South Palm Avenue in the near future.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
Downtown residents work past construction roadblocks

As construction activity increases in the heart of the city, Palm Avenue residents were troubled by unannounced street closures — and want to avoid repeating the ordeal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Rod Warner's passion for roundabouts extended even to his online correspondence, where he signed his emails with a friendly goodbye: "Rounding off."
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
'Mr. Roundabout' leaves his mark on Sarasota's roads

Rod Warner, a leading advocate for roundabouts in Sarasota for more than 15 years, died June 9 — but work on implementing his vision continues.

  • Sarasota
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Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent attested that moving the elections would save the city money while increasing voter turnout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
Citizens weigh in on proposed move of city elections

As the city considers moving municipal elections from spring to fall, some residents are already voicing their displeasure with the potential change.

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A retail store owner, president of the Rosemary District Neighborhood Association and founder of the Sarasota Design District, Michael Bush has a vested interest of the success of the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 16, 2015
Conversation with Michael Bush

The Rosemary District Neighborhood Association president talks about building a sense of community and facing challenges within the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Reagan Griffith and Alex Stoffel were named to the 2015 US Lacrosse High School All-American and All-Academic Teams, respectively.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 16, 2015
Class Acts

Cardinal Mooney graduate Alex Stoffel and rising senior Reagan Griffith both were recently named All-Americans for lacrosse.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
montycomesback
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 15, 2015
'Monty Comes Back' — A second coming-of-age story

'Monty Comes Back' — A second coming-of-age story

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 15, 2015
Great information for every LBK taxpayer

Kudos to Town Manager David Bullock and town staffers who produced the online information about the underground-utility referenda. It’s a ‘must-read’ for an informed electorate.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • July 15, 2015
Key Club summer camp an ace

Until Aug. 14, the Longboat Key Club will welcome children ages 4 to 17 each week for its summer sports and tennis camps.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elia Rofail acquired the 1940s-era Monterey Village Motel at 24th Street and Tamiami Trail and plans to develop a 33-unit, $3 million apartment project.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
OUR VIEW | How to change N. Trail’s insanity

Capital flows where it is welcome. For more than 25 years, anti-market regulations have chased away innovation.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Longboat Pass Bridge is closing 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 for bridge maintenance work.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 15, 2015
Longboat Pass Bridge closes tonight

The Florida Department of Transportation will close Longboat Pass Bridge 12 a.m. to 5 a.m. the nights of Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15 .

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 15, 2015
Cops Corner East County 07.16.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 15, 2015
Recipe for Success: Marcello Aquino

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Trina Turk "Tahitian Floral" one-piece plunge, $140, at Everything But Water
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 15, 2015
Fashion Insider: One-piece swimsuits

One-piece swimsuits are all the rage right now. No longer are one pieces frumpy or for the young children only.

  • Black Tie
1070 Westway Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 15, 2015
Four-bedroom Lido Key home sells for $2.8 million

The home is on 1070 Westway Drive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
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