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SRQ Airport will use newly acquired grant money for construction of an air traffic control tower and terminal renovations.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2014
SRQ Airport to receive $9 million in grants

The Federal Aviation Authority has awarded Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with $9.1 million in grants for the 2014 fiscal year.

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Candidates for the District One Sarasota County School Board seat answered questions from the Tiger Bay Club members at Michel's On East.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 21, 2014
Tiger Bay Club questions School Board candidates

Moderator, State Senator Nancy Detert, kept members laughing with her pointed and sharp political quips.

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Senator Nancy Deter and Lynn Robbins
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club luncheon

Tiger Bay Club held the second installment of its School Board candidates luncheon Thursday, Aug. 21, at Michael's On East. Attendees enjoyed lunch while hearing from District 1 candidates Velton Hodges, Ken Marsh, Paul Schafer and Bridget Ziegler.

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Michael Uribe and Steve Beauregard drench Assistant General Manager Russ Swan while Chrissy Vale watches. Courtesy photo
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
Tw-Ice as Nice

Bob's Boathouse hosted an ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and fundraiser event Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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Scientists with the Mote Marine laboratory release snook into Sarasota bat Aug. 15 as part of an effort to find the most effective methods to replenish and enhance wild snook populations. Photo Provided
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 21, 2014
Mote and Florida Fish & Wildlife release snook into Sarasota Bay

More than 2,000 snook were released over three days.

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Individuals traveling on State Road 64 near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, will see lane closures through Aug. 29.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2014
FDOT announces lane closures on State Road 64, at Bayside Church

Drivers on State Road 64, near Bayside Community Church, located at 15800 E. State Road 64, should expect delays east and westbound from 8 a.m. to 5 pm. through Aug. 29.

  • East County
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Haile Middle Principal Sharon Scarbrough had previously only had her feet soaked in ice.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 21, 2014
Haile Middle administrators accept the challenge

Haile Middle School principal Sharon Scarbrough and Assistant Principals Bob Sloman and Kate Collis participated in the ALS Association's Ice Bucket Challenge Aug. 20.

  • East County
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Michael Crosby, Mote president and CEO, helped craft the organization's 2020 Vision and Strategic Plan in 2010. Now, he's working on making that vision a reality. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Think Tank

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is intent on expanding its research capability on its City Island campus - and hopes to build a new bayfront aquarium on the mainland.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
News Briefs

Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

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The last remaining retail tenant at the Palm Avenue building moved out of the space earlier this year, making way for new owner XAC Developers LLC to construct an 18-story building on the downtown land. Photo by David Conway
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Developer plans high-rise on historic property

Downtown leaders have sought to preserve the DeMarcay Hotel on Palm Avenue, but the new owner has filed plans for an 18-story condo.

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Sheehan
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Riverview High

Riverview High senior lineman Riley Sheehan has been an integral part of the Rams' varsity squad. This year he hopes to lead his team to the playoffs.

  • Sarasota
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Austin
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Sarasota High

Justin Austin made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sailors. He rushed for 1,200 yards last season.

  • Sarasota
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City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said she witnessed traffic backing into Ringling Boulevard from the McCurdy’s valet area multiple times and said the city would continue to monitor the area for issues. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2014
Comedy club receives extended valet trial run

After a trial period, city staff denied McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's application for a valet parking permit, citing traffic concerns. Now, commissioners have given the business a second chance.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
Business Observer

New martial arts facility opens on Ashton Road; Seven Icard Merrill attorneys honored; Grapevine receives industry accolades; National chain opens spa in Sarasota

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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