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  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 27, 2014
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall closed

Normal government hours resume Monday, Dec. 1.

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Manatee County employee Jonathan Sabin's photo will be featured on the Florida Association of Counties 2015 calendar.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • November 25, 2014
Sunset photo chosen for statewide calendar

A photo taken of the Fort Hamer Park by Manatee County employee Jonathan Sabin was chosen for the cover of the Florida Association of Counties 2015 calendar.

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Arbomar is located at 4485 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 25, 2014
Arbomar board, unit owner reach settlement

Pete DiNicola and the condo board reached a global settlement in an ongoing dispute.

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Michelle Jett, co-owner of the Baja Boys food truck, is one of the vendors hoping to see Sarasota officials revisit the regulations on mobile vendors. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Meal plan

The SRQ Food Truck Alliance formed to reform city and county regulations - but, first, it'll have to reach out to local officials.

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Sarasota Crew members compete at the Sarasota Invitational Regatta in February. File photo
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
Crew purchases Osprey property

After six years at Bay Preserve, Sarasota Crew wants to expand the program to new rowing facilities.

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The Sarasota Pumpkin Festival took place Oct. 24 through Oct. 26 this year and featured carnival rides, hay rides and pony rides.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Park place

Payne Park poses unique challenges for the city.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2014
Downtown beautification projects hang in the balance

As the Downtown Improvement District prepares for a new board, the group has debated adding disparate amenities.

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Although almost all the houses on Vamo had the same floorplan at one time, most have received additions and updates; many have maintained the old, Spanish-style architecture. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
VIDEO: Hidden history

Founded in 1925, Vamo Drive has brought its residents together into a close-knit community.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2014
News Briefs

School employee charged in cyber attack; City, county plan closures for Thanksgiving; Sarasota County Area Transit hires new director

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Patrick Lui said his favorite style of bicycle is a cruiser, so he can sit higher and observe the scenery around him. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 25, 2014
New hire gives a lift to transportation program

Patrick Lui will focus on sidewalk infrastructure and safety in his role as bicycle and pedestrian coordinator.

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The Mall at UTC is located off Cattlemen Road and University Parkway, in Sarasota.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 25, 2014
Mall announces holiday hours

The Mall at UTC will open early for Black Friday.

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Lacey and Betsy Anderson with Barbara Catlin
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 25, 2014
Cocktails for a Cause

Cocktails for a Cause

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Moore’s Stone Crab Restaurant co-owner Alan Moore
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Moore's seeks to redevelop, revert to commercial zoning

The Moore family seeks to redevelop with new investors the Caragiulo Group and Tom Leonard.

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Child Protection Center Executive Director Doug Staley helps unload boxes of food donated by the Gulf Gate Rotary Club.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 24, 2014
Gulf Gate Rotary donates turkeys to Child Protection Center

The Rotary Club of Gulf Gate donated 75 turkey baskets to the Child Protection Center Tuesday afternoon.

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Cedars Tennis Resort’s clubhouse remained closed Tuesday afternoon.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 24, 2014
Lightning strike causes Cedars fire

A fire occurred this morning in an air-conditioning unit of the Longboat Key resort.

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