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More than 80 residents attended the Florida Department of Transportation public workshop Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Art Center Sarasota.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
Planners present roundabout project plans to residents

The Florida Department of Transportation listens to feedback from residents who live near the first two proposed roundabouts.

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Downtown advocate Ernie Ritz has met with city commissioners to try to gain momentum for a density overlay proposal. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
If you build it, will they come?

Density-overlay advocates say it will bring more 'obtainable' apartments and condos and a younger demographic to downtown.

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Elementary school Teacher of the Year Amy Mazner, from Alta Vista Elementary
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  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
School Board honors Teacher of the Year finalists

Sarasota County School Board members made their rounds to three schools Thursday, Feb. 7, to surprise the three finalists for the annual Teacher of the Year competition.

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Linda Holland still lives in the 1926 historic home she moved into in 1980, when she came to Sarasota.
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  • Roger Drouin
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Neighborhood leader wants to bring two sides together

On the North Trail, Linda Holland wants to bridge differences between residents concerned with change and developers who want to redevelop the corridor.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 14, 2013
County Commission approves $2 million spending increase

County commissioners approved the staff recommendation intended to boost baseball-field maintenance.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SCHOOL BOARD BULLETIN

The more the merrier; Bay Haven students travel back in time; Caring kids

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Connie Miranda moved seven months ago to Sarasota from Leon, Mexico, with her family. Photo by Yaryna Klimchak.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
Student Spotlight: Connie Miranda

Sixteen-year-old Connie Miranda has a lot on her plate: high school, college-level courses, and she will represent The NewGate School at the regional Poetry Out Loud competition March 9, in Tallahassee.

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The Most Rev. John Noonan celebrates Mass. Photos by Nick Friedman.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • February 14, 2013
St. Thomas More welcomes additional space

Parishioners at St. Thomas More Catholic Church raised $6 million in four years to expand their church.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Richard Dorfman has worked to develop North Tamiami Trail, where he owns a condominium unit. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 14, 2013
Election: Dorfman takes a second shot at the City Commission

NBA Entertainment founder Richard Dorfman wants to give the future leaders of Sarasota a voice and quiet anti-growth stalwarts of the past.

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Trey LaPorta, Rollins College, lacrosse; Hannah Howard, Elon University, soccer; Christina Warren, Princeton University, crew; Victoria Krupa, Huntingoon College, lacrosse
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Signing Day: Athletes commit to colleges

Nine Sarasota seniors signed national letters of intent Feb. 6.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
SIDELINES

Enjoy this week's sports briefs.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 14, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Blake Morrow

Sarasota Christian School freshman point guard Blake Morrow finished with 28 points, seven assists and six rebounds to lead the Blazers to a 71-56 victory over St. Petersburg Canterbury in the Class 2A-District 9 championship Feb. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Read this week's Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 14, 2013
Voice of Love: Bob Amer

As a member of the Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, Bob Amer joins a group of barbershop quartets to deliver singing Valentines.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sharon Chiodi, Joel Schemmel and Tracy Eisnaugle. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 14, 2013
BUSINESS OBSERVER

SmartHouse Integration recognized for its innovation; Blalock Walters makes Fortune magazine list; SouthTech expands its technology team; PR association accepting Golden Image applications

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