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  • January 28, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 28, 2015
Our view: How codes hurt the poor

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff has spent much of the past two decades here buying and refurbishing old apartments and hotels in the city to fill a big vacuum - affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Sarasota County Commission voted Wednesday to ban parking on Avenida Milano and Madera in Siesta Key Village. The commissioners determined it a safety issue – but it pushes more cars back in into the Village.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 28, 2015
Parking problem

Public parking spots on Siesta Key are decreasing. Season is upon us. Where is everyone going to park?

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Codes dictate how city staff must respond

All tenants are entitled to occupy structures that have had life-safety type of work done by licensed contractors pursuant to properly issued permits.

  • Sarasota
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The inspiration for the Paintbox program came from one resident's trip to Calgary, Canada, where painted utility boxes have adorned city streets since 2010. Courtesy photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2015
Arts Alliance paints picture of a colorful city

The City Commission could soon consider a project that would allow local artists to paint Sarasota utility boxes.

  • Sarasota
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The city now expects substantial completion of the State Street parking garage to take place in March, not February, and for the project to be finalized in April. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2015
Delays, progress at State Street garage

Although the completion of the State Street parking garage has been pushed back a month, developers of commercial property at the site are moving forward.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
News Briefs

SRQ Airport unveils new marketing campaign

  • Sarasota
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Main Street is lined with signs and other decorations in front of shops, but those objects could be the subject of increased scrutiny. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2015
City works to define public sign language

The city of Sarasota is moving closer to establishing new regulations disallowing signs in the public right of way. Still, questions remain about the ability of city staff to enforce the new - and existing - rules governing signs.

  • Sarasota
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Rob Alfieri, left, helps his business partner, Justin Bloom, push off the pontoon boat on Bird Key. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 28, 2015
Turtle Beach considered for vendor opportunities

Sarasota County plans to add Turtle Beach to its non-motorized water sports program, which launched a year ago on South Lido.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff discussed its wayfinding efforts at a Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce event Jan. 22.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 28, 2015
City navigates new approach to its wayfinding program

Bill Nichols, Public Works project manager, has been working on instituting a wayfinding program in the city for nearly five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian coach Scott Lantz, left, and daughter McKenzie Lantz, second from left, on the sidelines during an SCS girls basketball game against Palmetto Jan. 22.
  • By Jason Clary
  • January 28, 2015
Coming together

Sarasota Christian girls step up after the loss of a key player to a torn ACL.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Sidelines

Yanez wins USTA Florida Winter Championships; Local teams spar on the mat at tournament; McMahon gets kudos on national level

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
DOWN UNDER DUO. Lois and Ken Kiehl brought their Sarasota Observer along on a trip to Sydney and the Tamar Ridge wine region in Tasmania.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great trip? Make sure to take your Observer along! Snap a photo of you holding your Observer on vacation, then submit it and you could win travel tickets, courtesy of Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2015
School board

Applications due soon; Kiltie band performs; St. Martha hosts gala

  • Sarasota
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