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The former Quay property has sat unoccupied for years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2014
Quay site sells for $27 million

A Jacksonville firm will try to redevelop the vacant 15-acre Sarasota waterfront site.

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SMR requested the addition of an additional 796 acres north of 44th Avenue East between state roads 70 and 64.
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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 4, 2014
Lakewood Centre site to double

Acreage will increase in the Lakewood Centre site but the number of homes planned for the phased development won't change.

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The District at UTC, where the Super Target is located, falls within the project's overall boundaries.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 4, 2014
Planning Commission recommends UTC changes

The Sarasota County Planning Commission raised concerns over traffic and wetland mitigation.

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Carrie Ardgers, Ashley Burroughs, Merete Hermansen and Cindy Hill
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  • December 4, 2014
White Haute

White Haute

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Jennifer Arreguin, Susana Riedel, Mary Beth Flynn, Santa LaBellman and Lulu Soeder
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  • December 4, 2014
Men, Whiskey and Watches

Men, Whiskey and Watches

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Sandy Cowing and Lee Dougherty Ross
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  • December 4, 2014
Cause 4 Fashion By the Bay

Cause 4 Fashion By the Bay

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Norma Martin, center, stands with Rod Thomas, left, and Laura Martin, right, and thanks a 100-person crowd for attending her party Thursday night.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Norma Martin's 100-year Birthday

Norma Martin celebrated an early 100th birthday party at the Bentley Hotel in Osprey Thursday night. The owner, Rod Thomas, wanted to have her party early so he would be able to attend.

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Nora Patterson thanked the Siesta Key associations for organizing the party Thursday evening at Daiquiri Deck.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key's thank you to Nora Patterson

Siesta Key associations and the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations threw a celebration to thank former county Commissioner Nora Patterson for her service on the board.

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P.J. O’Rourke addresses guests and gives his satirical approach to current political issues.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Tiger Bay Club Lunchoen featuring P.J. O'Rourke

The Tiger Bay Club hosted author and political satirist P.J. O'Rourke for the monthly luncheon Thursday at Michael's on East.

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The 700,000 square feet of space would be located at the eastern portion of the project site, which is home to The Mall at University Town Center.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 3, 2014
Sarasota board considers mall site expansion

As part of the approval, county staff recommends a stipulation requiring the formation of a private transportation management association.

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Former Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson has been a member of the Heritage Harbour South CDD for about two years.
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 3, 2014
Heritage Harbour CDD welcomes new leadership

The Heritage Harbour South CDD elected Michelle Patterson as its chairwoman at the Dec. 2 meeting.

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The spending called into question includes a $15,000 grant, given to an outside group as part of a larger fundraising campaign to promote the district.
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  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2014
Barfield scrutinizes DID spending

Following allegations of impropriety, the city is now working to clarify the spending authority of the Downtown Improvement District board.

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Eileen Walsh Normile and Stan Zimmerman joined the City Commission Nov. 19. On Monday, the commissioners attended their first regular meeting on the board. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2014
New commissioners speak out

Two recently appointed city commissioners have emphasized a focus on collegiality, but the pair says they're also unafraid to speak their minds.

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Glenn Zimmerman, Sarasota County director of IT. Photo by Jessica Salmond
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
County confident system can deter cyber attacks

In the aftermath of the Sarasota County School District's cyber attack, the Sarasota County IT department says user monitoring and access level can help prevent attacks.

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A Sahib Shriner, of Sahib Shrine Temple, drove a vintage car in last year’s Downtown Sarasota Holiday Parade. File photo
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  • Amanda Morales
  • December 3, 2014
Seasonal celebrations promise to spread cheer

This holiday season, Sarasota is pulling out all the stops to celebrate.

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