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  • July 10, 2014
Growing up green

More than 80 campers experienced the beauty of nature at the S.T.E.M. Summer Camp last week in Venice.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond Turtle Beach’s skinny shore is still a popular location for beachgoers and kite surfers. However, without renourishment, the sand will continue to wash away.
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  • July 10, 2014
County seeks to shore up South Siesta Key

The South Siesta Key Beach renourishment is on a deadline to fill in the shoreline before the erosion threatens infrastructure.

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  • David Conway
  • July 10, 2014
DID faces budget limitations

The city's Downtown Improvement District is looking for new sources of revenue.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond. Six SCAT buses will sport a new "island" theme as part of SCAT's new visibility campaign. The campaign will officially launch on Saturday, July 12, although one bus ran in the Fourth of July parade.
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  • July 10, 2014
SCAT rolls out new routes, buses and mobile site

With the release of 19 new buses, a new Siesta route and a mobile website, Sarasota County Area Transit hopes to attract more riders, especially to Siesta Key.

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  • July 10, 2014
FDOT aims to provide roundabout education

FDOT is spearheading a project featuring two roundabouts on U.S. 41.

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Twins Zach and Christian Berendes were the only two players from the area selected for the LB3 Lacrosse 2016 National Team.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • July 10, 2014
National Recognition

Nineteen Monsters Lacrosse Academy players, including three from Cardinal Mooney, will play this summer on LB3 National Teams, which comprise the best players from across the nation.

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DINNER DUO. Linda Pearson and Phil Pickrell brought their Sarasota Observer along to a dinner at Pearson's sister's house in Sarasota.
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  • July 10, 2014
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News Briefs

Bass Pro Shops confirmed for Fruitville Initiative; County-city conflict on homeless shelter continues

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  • July 10, 2014
VIDEO: City joins bayfront visioning process

The City Commission directed staff to collaborate with groups developing a master plan for bayfront land. The move signaled the city's interest in having a voice as the project evolves.

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File photo As the city prepares to consider a new ordinance governing special events, St. Armands Circle stakeholders are fighting to protect long-running events and nearby businesses.
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  • July 10, 2014
Circle stakeholders seek input on events

Businesses, landowners and residents on St. Armands Circle are beginning their final lobbying efforts regarding an ordinance that will regulate special events in the area.

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Photo by David Conway Commissioners said they approved the original Rosemary Residential Overlay District because of a proposed apartment project on vacant land along Cocoanut Avenue.
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  • July 10, 2014
Commission nixes overlay expansion

Citing fears of price speculation, the City Commission denied a request from property owners to expand the boundaries of the Rosemary Residential Overlay District.

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  • July 10, 2014
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