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Victoria Erquiaga, Diana Durand, Wendy Lee Goldberg, John Dickinson, Jason Elden, Marina Eckert, Valerie Coyle and Richard Light, Gillespie Village merchants, pose on the porch of Sarasota Marche. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara and Kurt Schultheis.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Retail village highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization

A block of 1920s cottages along a stretch of Fruitville Road is being converted into a retail village that also highlights Gillespie Park's revitalization.

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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Neighbors do not show 'goodwill' toward project

The Sarasota City Commission will review an appeal by a group of North Trail residents that is upset with the Sarasota Planning Board's decision to approve a Goodwill Superstore. on the North Trail.

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This circus-themed Payne Park playground was approved by the city Monday.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Payne Park playground approved

On Monday, the Sarasota City Commission approved a colorful circus-themed playground for the park.

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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
DSA shines light on tree issue

The city of Sarasota and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance are both frustrated that a tree donated to Selby Five Points Park last year remains unlit.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
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Overhead: 'Never, ever again!'; Costco construction schedule announced

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Photo by Loren Mayo.
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  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
SEASON OF SHARING: Heidi Smith

Growing up in an Army family, Heidi Smith's constant moving might have helped her gain a broader picture of the world, but it didn't give her the opportunity to put roots down in one community.

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  • December 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Don't be divisive on North Trail Goodwill; University of Florida will never schedule OSU

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Read this week's Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • December 8, 2011
Teams begin training for half marathon

More than 4,000 people are expected to participate in the seventh annual First Watch Sarasota Half Marathon and Relay March 11, 2012.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Gary Amig, access management/safety program manager for District One of the Florida Department of Transportation, talks Tuesday evening with Kathy Bell, a resident of the Excelsior condominium complex.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Poll shows opposition to pedestrian islands plan

The majority of Key residents attending a public meeting Tuesday indicated they preferred no action out of five options for improved pedestrian safety on Midnight Pass Road.

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The Sarasota County Commission Tuesday approved a contract that could lead to the sequencing of Siesta Public Beach improvements from the summer of 2012 through the fall of 2014.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Faster work plans unveiled

The County Commission has set in motion a plan that could lead to the completion of all Siesta Beach improvements by late 2014.

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File photo.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 8, 2011
Mooring regulation moves ahead

City commissioners agreed with recommendations from staff on regulations for boaters anchored outside a proposed mooring field.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Einstein had points on how to treat others; Scott rail rejection was obviously right

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Village business owners say that with parking at a premium during season, people would not be inclined to move their electric vehicles after charging them, if other spaces were not visible. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Parking worry arises over charging-station proposal

Village business owners say people using electric-vehicle charging stations might be reluctant to give up those spaces.

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  • Rachel Brown Hackney
  • December 8, 2011
Groups could collaborate on trash collection

Two Key organizations may partner to supply trash bags at beach accesses.

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