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The Observer video team talked to Rosemary District merchants about plans to turn the area into a design destination.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
VIDEO: Rosemary merchants unite to form Design District

Business owners in the Rosemary District have found a common ground they plan to leverage to turn the once-blighted neighborhood into a destination: design.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Author Stephen King has sold more than 350 million books worldwide and will speak at the fundraising event "A Night with Stephen King" in January.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Library Foundation announces thrill-seeking speaker for fundraiser

Author Stephen King will speak at the Manatee Library Foundation's 'A Night with Stephen King' fundraiser, to be held Jan. 29, at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, 502 Third Ave. W., Bradenton.

  • East County
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Members of the Siesta Key Village Association plan to attend the Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting Thursday to speak up in support of allowing businesses to display goods outside.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 5, 2014
SKVA to show support for outdoor displays

The Siesta Key Village Association discussed the Siesta Key Overlay District amendment to allow outdoor displays at the meeting Tuesday morning.

  • Siesta Key
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A community document-shredding event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 15, in the Town Hall parking lot.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 5, 2014
Town Hall to host document shredding event

Longboat Key residents will have an opportunity to shred their unwanted documents for free.

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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 5, 2014
Manatee Village Historical Park welcomes all aboard its new playground

The new train-themed playground at Manatee Village Historical Park, Junior Junction, is ready for use.

  • East County
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Logan Learned in Ashton's "Les Patineurs." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 5, 2014
Sarasota Ballet closes Fall For Dance New York festival

Fall for Dance announced last week its annual fall lineup of free performances in Central Park - the final performance will be Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
BT went on a search to find the perfect diaper bag for the chic mom. [Rachel Zoe, courtesy]
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 5, 2014
Hot Flash: Babies and baggage

BT went on a search to find the perfect diaper bag for the chic mom.

  • Arts + Culture
A Sarasota Police Department boat cruises in the Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix parade last month.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
Grand Prix surpasses last year's impact

The 2014 Suncoast Super Boat Grand Prix Festival generated $17 million in economic impact to the region, which eclipsed last year's total by 11%, according to a report from a Tampa -based market research firm.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies found Michael Reign Goodman, 41, dead from apparent gunshot wounds after answering a domestic disturbance call before 1 p.m. Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 5, 2014
UPDATE: Sarasota deputies investigate homicide

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office has an unnamed suspect in custody in connection with a domestic-related shooting that occurred at a home on Ranchero Drive Monday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 4, 2014
Float on: a summer selection of rad rafts

Float on: a summer selection of rad rafts

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Gulf-front home property owners with a median value of $1.3 million will see a $1,104.98 change in their total tax bill for 2015.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 4, 2014
Town recommends combined $954,397 tax increase

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks tax increases to the operating budget and beach millage districts to offset declining revenues and brace for pricey beach projects next summer.

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Renovations to the Key Club's Islandside and Harbourside golf courses are ongoing. (File photo)
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 4, 2014
Renovations ongoing at Longboat Key Club golf courses

Plans to resurface the greens at the Harbourside and Islandside golf courses are currently underway, with new, saltwater tolerant grass being used to give the course a more natural look.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Sanborn Studios agreed to create 117 new full-time positions in its agreement with Sarasota County in 2010. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
County files lawsuit against Sanborn Studios

Sarasota County officially filed against the film production company July 28 for breaching its contract with the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A palm grove on North Palm Avenue causes flooding and other issues, nearby businesses say. The City Commission will consider removing the trees later this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2014
DID to discuss Palm Avenue trees

At a meeting Tuesday, the Downtown Improvement District will revisit a proposal to remove a palm grove from an area of Palm Avenue that businesses say is in need of improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
County Commission candidate Alan Maio is in the financial lead for the most contributions.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 4, 2014
Candidates submit latest financial reports

Sarasota County Elections Supervisor Kathy Dent released the latest campaign finance reports Aug. 1.

  • Siesta Key
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