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Andrew Georgiadis and Karin Murphy are leading the effort to rewrite the city’s zoning code — and working hard to get the public involved.
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  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Form-based code

Halfway through the three-year process of developing a new form-based zoning code for the city of Sarasota, the fruits of the Urban Design Studio's labor are surfacing.

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In addition to the usual business movement along Main Street, some bigger projects with the potential to change the downtown landscape are shaping up this year.
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  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Main Street

In 2014, Main Street saw a flurry of businesses coming and going - a level of activity that appears ready to continue throughout the heart of the city in 2015.

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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 is aiming high as it works on a vision for 42-acre tract of land surrounding the Van Wezel, highlighting open public space and cultural amenities. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Bayfront plans

An effort to produce a plan for city-owned bayfront land faces a big challenge this year: getting the city's approval.

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Rocky Burke took the helm at SCAT Dec. 29. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: SCAT operations

Rocky Burke will steer a SCAT operational analysis as well as tap into Sarasota's creative community.

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A new boat launch and bathrooms are part of the $4.5 million expansion to Blackburn Point Park. Photos by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 7, 2015
2015 Issues to Watch: Osprey revitalization

Bisected by U.S. 41, Osprey sits in the center of Sarasota County, edged by luxury areas such as Palmer Ranch and Casey Key.

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Sue Abbott, of C1 Bank, and Michelle Reed, of Grow Financial, welcome guests.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Business Alliance Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliances tipped their glasses Jan. 7 in celebration of the organization's first networking social of 2015.

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Jessica Hays will take over as the new president and CEO for SPARCC. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 6, 2015
SPARCC names new president and CEO

Director of Community Awareness Jessica Hays steps up to fill the role of new president and CEO for SPARCC.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Longboat Observer has listed issues to watch in the new year for the past eight consecutive years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2015
Longboat Key 2015 Issues to Watch

There are plenty of issues on Longboat Key to watch that will make 2015 a newsworthy year.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office 22-year-old Christian Theodore with second-degree murder and armed home invasion robbery after detectives questioned him Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 6, 2015
Sheriff's Office makes arrests in homicide case

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrested three suspects in connection with a fatal home invasion in a Sarasota neighborhood last month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 6, 2015
East County 2015 Issues to Watch

East County Issues to Watch

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The 10-story, 17-unit Sansara is the latest luxury development expected to break ground in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 6, 2015
Buyers flocking to downtown Sarasota development

Sansara developer Matt Kihnke said activity has ratcheted up over the last month for the $11 million Burns Square luxury condominium building.

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No one was injured, but the building has some smoke and water damage, said Captain Jerry Jensen, public information officer for the Sarasota County Fire Department.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 6, 2015
Palmer Ranch fire displaced residents overnight

The fire at Villa Mirada was quickly extinguished last night, however 15 to 20 residents cannot return until the cause of the fire is identified.

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Home of the Month: Picture Perfect
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 6, 2015
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect

A Siesta Key showplace dazzles with understated luxury.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Chief Paul Dezzi with Deputy Chief Matthew Altman in 2013.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 6, 2015
Deputy fire chief resigns

Matthew Altman stepped down from his position after disagreeing with Chief Paul Dezzi about a disciplinary incident over the holidays.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 6, 2015
Referendum to go postal in May

Voters will decide in a special election whether to give the stamp of approval to tourism on the Islandside property, most likely via mail.

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  • News
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