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Although businesses say the palm grove is the source of constant flooding in the area, commissioners said the historic value of the trees should be considered before taking action.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 19, 2014
City to revisit Palm Avenue landscaping plans

After a number of residents spoke at Monday's City Commission meeting in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will reconsider its options for improving the street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building official does management and administrative work in the town’s Planning Zoning and Building Department.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 19, 2014
Building official Wayne Thorne resigns

Thorne's last day is Aug. 21. Building inspector Tony Sapuppo will take on the role of building official temporarily.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Volunteers help to monitor the scallop count in Sarasota Bay during the annual Scallop Search.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 19, 2014
Scallop Search reaches capacity for non-boaters

Sarasota Bay Watch's seventh annual Scallop Search takes place Saturday, beginning at Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
County staff is seeking assistance from the Sarasota County Commission to recruit new members for some empty advisory councils. Observer File Photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 19, 2014
County seeks recruits for advisory councils

Several county advisory boards have so many vacancies that meetings are unable to attain a quorum.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • August 18, 2014
Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

Day Trippin' — Sarasota Bayfront Park

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Detectives of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office investigated Kristjan Newman for involvement in the pawning. He is a violent felony offender, according to the press release.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 18, 2014
Man arrested for allegedy pawning stolen jewelry

Kristjan Newman of Sarasota allegedly pawned women's jewelry, which was stolen earlier this month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort closed in August 2010.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 18, 2014
Association vows to fight $5.1 million demand

Association President Jay Yablon says Unicorp and Colony Lender 'are at the heart of a hostile strategy to take over the Colony.'

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Bay Haven first-grader Tabitha Tellbuescher said math is her favorite subject.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2014
VIDEO: Bay Haven students head back to school

At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Chad Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan and Chief Digital Officer Emily Walsh take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 18, 2014
VIDEO: The Observer accepts the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Chief Digital Officer Emily Walsh and Digital Content Producer Alex Mahadevan took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Monday, and called out some Sarasota County Commission candidates in the process.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber have been working together for 25 years. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 18, 2014
Michael Klauber and Phil Mancini to be honored

On November 19, Klauber and Mancini will receive the West Coast Florida Region of AJC (American Jewish Committee) Civic Achievement Award for years of supporting their community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Area Transit is considering installing 15 shelters at bus stops throughout the county, including one at the stop in St. Armands Circle on John Ringling Boulevard and South Adams Drive.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 18, 2014
St. Armands Circle requesting a bus stop shelter

Diana Corrigan, the executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, said tourists and employees using the stop are unprotected from the elements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Other items on the agenda for today's meeting include proposed uses for commercial space at the State Street garage and a downtown business' application for valet parking.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2014
Commissioners to discuss Palm Avenue streetscape

During the evening session of today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will consider the future of a downtown palm grove that businesses say causes flooding.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ciarra Buff, a sixth-grader, and Joseph Peery, an eighth-grader, board the bus for their first day of classes at Martha B. King Middle School. Asked if he was excited for school to start, Peery said, "I'd rather be fishing."
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 18, 2014
Summer ends, school begins

Longboat Key students prepare for first day of school Aug. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Tarzan: The Musical" runs through Aug. 24, at Manatee Players.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Tarzan'

Everybody's favorite noble savage is having a swinging time at the Manatee Players.

  • Arts + Culture
Bay Haven Principal Chad Erickson greets Jennifer and Jocelyn Black.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • August 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY:First day of school at Bay Haven

Families across Sarasota County started their morning early with the first day of school Monday, Aug. 18. At Bay Haven School of Basics Plus, Principal Erickson greeted students before they headed in to their new classrooms. "I'm pretty excited," said Luis Lopez outside the elementary school.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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