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The Sarasota County Planning Commission will play a key role in advising the County Commission as staff moves to update the comprehensive plan.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 16, 2015
Planning Commission vacancy draws five candidates

Two former Sarasota County Commission candidates are among the applicants for the advisory board, which will hold an important role as the county aims to revamp its comprehensive plan and the economy rebounds.

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The center will cost an estimated $10 million to operate per year for the first five years after it opens. Pending state approval, the center could being operating in May.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 16, 2015
Sarasota Memorial board approves trauma center

The new center must get state approval; Sarasota Memorial Hospital will submit the application in April.

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Moore’s Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore Moore intends to file a site plan and a special-exception permit to the Planning, Zoning and Building Department in the coming weeks.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 16, 2015
Moore's plans for brand-new restaurant

Moore's Stonecrab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore is prepared to file a site plan soon that calls for tearing down his 47-year old eatery and building a new one.

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Zach Morrison represented Young Democrats during the Next Generation debate hosted by the Tiger Bay Club.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Next Generation debate

The Tiger Bay Club welcomed Young Democrats and Young Republicans into the den for the Next Generation debate on national and local topics Tuesday morning at Michael's on East.

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Kathy Baylis is pictured with Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2015
Former EDC executive Kathy Baylis dies

Kathy Baylis was a leader in economic development in Sarasota County for more than a decade.

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Longboat Key Town Hall is located at 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • February 15, 2015
Moore's, underground utilities on tomorrow's Town Hall agendas

Both the Planning and Zoning Board and the Longboat Key Town Commission meet tomorrow.

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The purchaser of a liner property in front of the State Street garage hopes to buy more city-owned land, but the City Commission has expressed skepticism about the changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2015
State Street garage developer seeks more land

At Tuesday's City Commission meeting, the board will weigh in on proposed changes to a commercial property at the State Street garage.

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Downtown Sarasota is the third location for Fast n Fresh, owned by Lakewood Ranch residents Lesley and Michael Harb. Photo by Colin Reid.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2015
Fast n Fresh opens its doors in downtown Sarasota

The salad specialty restaurant opened for business last week at its new location on Osprey Avenue.

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According to the economic impact study on the four-day event, attendees spent $4.1 million in direct expenditures. Photo by Amanda Morales.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 15, 2015
Thunder by the Bay brings in $8 million impact

According to the economic impact study on the January motorcycle festival, about 90,000 people attended and brought $8 million in economic impact to the county.

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Lakewood Ranch's Kailyn Scully goes up for a layup.
  • By Jason Clary
  • February 15, 2015
Lakewood Ranch falls to Fort Myers in regional final

The Mustangs were defeated 55-51 Saturday night.

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(Courtesy of SPD) The Sarasota Police Department has not released the identity of the driver involved in the accident that killed 70-year-old James Stephens on the North Trail Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 15, 2015
Bicyclist killed in North Trail accident

An unnamed driver struck and killed 70-year-old James Stephens at the intersection of North Tamiami Trail and 16th Street Saturday.

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A 40,000-square foot Whole Foods Market will be built across the street from the Fresh Market at the intersection of Honore Avenue and University Parkway.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 15, 2015
Whole Foods headed to University Park

The second Whole Foods Market in the area is headed to East County.

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Lou Gagliardi answer's Sam Deangelo's questions about the engine in his 2014 Ford.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 14, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: MTC Car and Bike Show

The parking lot of Manatee Technical College turned into a showcase for vintage acars, hot rods and motorcycles Feb. 25, during the school's annual Car and Bike Show.

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Amanda King and Elizabeth Lutz
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2015
Cat Depot Annual Gala 'Love Me Tender'

Cat Depot Annual Gala 'Love Me Tender'

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Stacey McLeod-Anderson and Dan Anderson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 14, 2015
Orchid Ball 'The Ruby Affair - A Romance of a Thousand Blooms'

Orchid Ball 'The Ruby Affair - A Romance of a Thousand Blooms'

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