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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 13, 2015
FDOT gives green light to Rye Road roundabout

FDOT officials say a roundabout at Rye Road and State Road 64 is a feasible option.

  • East County
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Marlene Hauck and Chairwoman Gail Welch
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 13, 2015
An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club

More than 100 guests attended An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club on Friday, March 13, at Michael's On East. The event benefits Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute.

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Construction is still ongoing at the future home of the State Street parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 13, 2015
City seeks approval for additional State Street garage spending

On Monday, the City Commission will consider nearly $800,000 in additional spending on the construction of the State Street garage — including $180,000 to facilitate a private development's use of a stairwell.

  • Sarasota
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The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has been closed since 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 13, 2015
Sanctions likely for Colony Lender

A judge said he will rule that Colony Lender violated an automatic bankruptcy stay.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2015
Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

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BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2015
BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

BUSTED: This week in police reports: Thursday, March 12

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Christine Robinson reads county materials and information in her spare time the way other people read novels, she said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Q+A with Christine Robinson

Christine Robinson was appointed to the Sarasota County Commission in 2010 to fill the District 3 vacancy and was elected to office in 2012.

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Map by Nicole Thompson
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Developer fights cost to extend Osprey roadway

Bay Acres Avenue was supposed to be extended to connect two thoroughfares, but developer D.R. Horton wants to be released from the responsibility.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • March 12, 2015
East County teacher receives award for excellence

B.D. Gullett Elementary teacher Brandi Witman receives Educator of the Year award at annual awards ceremony

  • East County
  • News
Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the sale of an additional parcel near Pineapple Park as part of a project at the State Street garage site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
New appraisal pegs value of State Street garage parcel

A new valuation of land near the State Street garage, sought after by a developer, is in line with the proposed purchase price.

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia prior to his speech
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 12, 2015
Original justice

Chief Justice Antonin Scalia is the first U.S. Supreme Court justice to be a featured speaker at the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2015
3 Things: $2 million homes

If you’re able to spend $2 million on a home, Sarasota has some great options — and lots of them.

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  • Real Estate
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • March 12, 2015
LWR Community Fund celebrates GALentine's Day

The Lakewood Ranch Community Fund and Northern Trust held the third annual ladies-only celebration honoring the philanthropic members of local women’s giving circles

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