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Brockford Lee
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  • April 3, 2014
(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2014
Downtown CRA's future undecided

Some city and county commissioners have taken a stance on extending the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but both boards are waiting to make a decision.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2014
Townhouses planned for downtown Sarasota

The Q, a 40-townhouse project on Ringling Boulevard set to open this summer, seeks to take advantage of a housing market dominated by condominiums.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Judy Smith, Waterfront 7 Realty, Annabelle Newland, Yorkshire International Property Management, and John Wojtyna, Aqua Plumbing & Air
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Luncheon

Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking luncheon at the Chart House Restaurant on April 3.

  • Longboat Key
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Adora Thompson and Tina Taylor Little
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: I Do Diamond Ring Boutique Grand Opening

On April 3, the Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of I Do Diamond Ring Boutique on St. Armands Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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An event planning firm bought the former site of Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse for $3 million.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Former steakhouse to become event venue

An event rental firm bought the former site of Livingston's and Sam Seltzer's Steakhouse with an ambitious plan renovation plan to create an event space.

  • Sarasota
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Lake Manatee provides drinking water to more than 300,000 residents in Manatee and Sarasota counties. Its dam is shown here.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2014
First phase dam repairs cost $14 million

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously ratified a $14,091,190 contract today with a contractor for first phase repairs to the Lake Manatee Dam.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department posted a YouTube video today in an attempt to locate a suspect in a recent beating.
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  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2014
VIDEO: SPD seeks suspect in beating

The Sarasota Police Department has released security footage as part of a search for a suspect in a March 25 beating and robbery.

  • Sarasota
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Eddie Duffy and Olivia Ratner
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet School YAGP Finals

Sarasota Ballet School students head to the Youth America Grand Prix finals this weekend. Before they left, they gave a final performance for an audience of their parents.

  • Arts + Culture
The Longbeach Cafe drew a crowd on its first day of business. (Robin Hartill)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 3, 2014
Longbeach Cafe celebrates opening day

The Whitney Beach restaurant filled up for breakfast and lunch during its first day of business.

  • Longboat Key
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Maribeth Phillips, CEO of Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee, and Violeta Huesman from Keiser University
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance Networking Social

The Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance held its April Networking Social Wednesday, April 2 at Holiday Inn Lakewood Ranch. Alliance members and guests enjoyed music and food from Alamo Steak House.

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Mayor Jim Brown will speak before the Anna Maria City Commission next week to discuss the town’s ULI report.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 3, 2014
Anna Maria ponders ULI study

The town of Longboat Key's Urban Land Institute final report has intrigued Anna Maria city officials.

  • Longboat Key
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Margaret Bennett and Joan Raimondi
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Ringling volunteer appreciation

The Ringling celebrated its 550 volunteers with a reception April 2 at the Circus Museum. The volunteers do everything from give docent tours to volunteering in the gardens, and carving wood in the circus museum to acting as ushers for programs at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
Drum kits coming to downtown

Noting the success of Sarasota Keys, an interactive art project that placed six public pianos around downtown, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has launched a parallel initiative - with drum sets.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 3, 2014
City bans fine art festivals

APRIL FOOLS' - The city of Sarasota announced a ban on Fine Art Festivals in a meeting last week.

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