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File photo Residents, landowners and merchants near St. Armands Circle have voiced their opposition to an art festival scheduled to be held in the park at the end of April.
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  • David Conway
  • March 20, 2014
City attorney warns against St. Armands event ban

The commission discussed extending its moratorium on St. Armands events, but the city attorney said that could cause legal action because it targets a specific event.

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  • March 20, 2014
News Briefs

New lights installed at Five Points Park; Indiana football player nearly drowns on Siesta; Nightclub owner plans lawsuit against residents; Parks selected for Macy's 'Heart Your Park' program

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Courtesy photo Ron Green, president and founder of Another Broken Egg Café.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 20, 2014
Another Broken Egg eatery ready to hatch on Siesta Key

A longtime Siesta Key breakfast hotspot is set to reopen March 31 under new management - and a slightly different name.

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  • David Conway
  • March 20, 2014
Committee searches for street sculptures

The Public Art Committee is tasked with making recommendations on artwork for the city's forthcoming roundabout centers.

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Nolan Peterson County Commissioner Nora Patterson
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 20, 2014
County tightens noise rules

The amended ordinance lowers the legal noise level by five decibels and further restricts it during new live music hours.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • March 20, 2014
Parks board seeks funds for maintenance costs

The Parks, Recreation and Environmental Protection board is reaching out to citizens as it looks for a way to assist with the costs of maintaining the city's parks.

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New pass
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  • March 20, 2014
Our view

Whose sand is it?

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  • March 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

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Photo by Nolan Peterson The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to renourish 1.6 miles of Lido Beach.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 20, 2014
The Army Corps sounds off on dredge backlash

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives say their intentions have been unfairly represented in the debate swirling around a proposed project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

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ISLAND TIME. Cregg and Deven Johnson brought their Observer along on a recent vacation to Vieques, which is an island off the coast of Puerto Rico. The couple visited El Fortin Conde de Mirasol, a military fort the Spanish built in 1845.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. We can't wait to see where The Observer will travel next!

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  • March 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Jen Blanco Sarasota Crew senior rower Shawna Sims overcame a career-threatening injury her sophomore season to earn national and international accolades.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2014
Pushing forward

Shawna Sims, one of the Sarasota Crew's most decorated rowers, will row for the University of Virginia next year.

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  • Neighbors
Taylor Katz
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2014
Athlete of the Week: Reagan Griffith

Cardinal Mooney High sophomore Reagan Griffith scored eight goals and notched two assists to lead the boys lacrosse team to a 20-5 victory over St. Stephen's in district action March 11.

  • Sarasota
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Connor Steinfeld and Billy Sadlo
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  • Jen Blanco
  • March 20, 2014
Sidelines

SCS beats Booker in five innings; Riverview Rams run wild at meet; Sarasota Sailors remain unbeaten; ODA baseball sweeps Mooney; ODA swings past Admiral Farragut

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