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Plans to develop a new form-based code call for an Urban Design Studio at City Hall, where the consultants will get input from residents about the new development code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners OK plan for citywide development code

The City Commission also appointed Robert Lindsay to the Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
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Observer Media Group launches dO media
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 17, 2013
June 17: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Police find missing swimmer's body; Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday; Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras; Observer Media Group launches dO media

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 17, 2013
County Commission to revisit canopy plan

The county's comprehensive plan called for an urban forestry management plan to be "substantially' completed by 2006, but a final version was never approved.

  • Siesta Key
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Sophia and Hannah Hritz
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Dig the Beach Volleyball Tournament

Volleyball enthusiasts packed Siesta Key Beach Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16, for the annual Dig the Beach volleyball tournament. Professionals and amateurs of all ages competed in the tournament as fans and family watched on.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 17, 2013
BRLL names All-Stars

Braden River Little League recently announced its 9/10 All-Star team.

  • East County
  • Sports
"The Sunshine Boys" runs through June 30, at The Players Theatre.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Sunshine Boys'

The best thing about Neil Simon's "The Sunshine Boys" is the opportunity it creates to display the talents of actors of a certain age.

  • Arts + Culture
Cat Depot is offering kittens for half-price to encourage adoptions during kitten season.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 17, 2013
Cat Depot cuts price on kittens

Cat Depot is offering kittens for half-price to encourage adoptions during kitten season.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners will discuss a possible two-plus-year process to rework the city’s zoning and development code.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 17, 2013
Commissioners to discuss citywide zoning code

The City Commission will also appoint a new planning board member to fill Commissioner Susan Chapman's seat.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will discuss red-light cameras at 11 a.m. June 18.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • June 17, 2013
Three more Manatee County intersections to get red-light cameras

At the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners meeting Tuesday, officials will announce the activation of red-light cameras at three intersections, including State Road 70 and Tara Boulevard.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Christian and Caroline Corcoran celebrated Father’s Day with their dad Joe.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • June 17, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Longboat Key Club Father's Day BBQ

The Longboat Key Club celebrated Father's Day Sunday, June 17 with a barbeque on the beach. Approximately 70 people streamed in and out of the annual Father's Day celebration between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
"Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's" is playing at Burns Court Cinemas
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 17, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's'

Will director Matthew Miele's fashion insider documentary, "Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf's," lure the average movie goer into theaters? I think not. But, if you're a fashionista and into name dropping, this film is right up your alley.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 17, 2013
Police find missing swimmer's body

The Sarasota Police Department recovered the body of a 19-year-old man 200 yards off of Lido Beach Sunday, June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Yacht Club Concert

Members of the Sarasota Yacht Club gathered Saturday, June 15, to kick off the start of summer with a concert. Guests enjoyed live musi,c as well as food and drink, while socializing.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Fathers and Fenders Car Show

Families celebrated a full-throttle Father's Day Sunday, June 16, at the Fathers and Fenders car show in Five Points Park. Families admired both classic and modern cars while celebrating the holiday.

  • Sarasota
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Construction of the 6,900-square-foot, stand-alone building began in December.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • June 16, 2013
Sarasota P.F. Chang's to open Monday

The closest P.F. Chang's is more than an hour away, with one in Tampa and one in Fort Myers.

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