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Wellington Chase Homeowners Association President Kathy Peters, center, asks the developer why only a few homeowners seemed to receive notice of the proposed zoning change. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
Apartment plans rile Palmer Ranch residents

Residents mainly from the Wellington Chase neighborhood voiced their displeasure during a three-hour meeting with the project's developer.

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Francis Tiner lives in city of Sarasota limits. His hens — or his "girls"— are fenced in his yard, and he considers them pets. "Chickens are personable," Tiner said. Photo by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 3, 2014
County residents peck at chicken-keeping ban

CLUCK hopes the county will adopt similar chicken-keeping allowances as the city. Its online petition has garnered 600 signatures.

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Graphic by Nicole Thompson
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2014
Mobility plan raises questions for residents

The city's proposed changes to impact fees for new developments have some residents concerned they won't prevent traffic issues in their area.

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About 70 people showed up at the neighborhood meeting held at the Covenant Life Presbyterian Church Tuesday night.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 2, 2014
Palmer Ranch plans anger residents

Wellington Chase residents voiced their displeasure for a proposed development in Palmer Ranch at a neighborhood meeting.

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Although residential construction has picked up in the downtown core, the area surrounding 1505 Dolphin St. is mostly occupied by one- and two-story commercial buildings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 2, 2014
Developer pitches eight-story Burns Court condo

A vacant lot on Dolphin Street could serve as the home of a six-unit condominium building, as a developer has begun plans to build a project on the land.

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Jerry Schoenholtz, vice president of Tandem Construction, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

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Jerry Schoenholtz, sales manager for the New Homes Division at Michael Saunders, developer Randy Moore, interior designer Carrie Riley, Michael Saunders, president of Michael Saunders and Company, and architect Mark Sultana
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2014
INFINITY Longboat Key groundbreaking

On Dec. 3, INFINITY Longboat Key held its groundbreaking.

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  • News
The eastbound right hand turn lane on State Road 70 at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard was closed off today so crews could work to dig holes for a new mast arm signal intersection.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Busy intersection prepares for new signals

The intersection of State Road 70 and Lakewood Ranch Boulevard is undergoing a project that will replace the wire arm intersection with new mast arms.

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A landscape crew works to remove shrubbery Wednesday to make room for a new herb garden that will sit in front of the USF Sarasota-Manatee Culinary Innovation Lab.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • December 2, 2014
Herb garden coming to Main Street

A University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Edible Garden is being planted on Lakewood Ranch Main Street this weekend.

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Arancini is risotto cooked in a special Sicilian fashion.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Ortygia

Chef Gaetano of Ortygia shares a recipe that is a Christmas tradition of his family - Arancini, which means "little oranges."

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The crowd gathered to take photos of the lit up bromeliad tree at Selby Botanical Gardens Tuesday night.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gardens Bromeliad Lighting

On Tuesday night volunteers and members of Selby Botanical Gardens were invited to witness the annual lighting of the bromeliad tree.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office received the report that Gaven Oliver, 12, was missing at 7:32 a.m.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 2, 2014
UPDATE: Sheriff's Office finds missing boy

Sarasota County deputies are looking for 12-year-old Gaven Oliver, who was last seen at roughly 12 a.m. near the 5300 block of Carmen Avenue.

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Gwen and Marion West live in Mote Ranch. Marion holds a replica of the P-51 planes flown by the Tuskegee Airmen. Photos by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 2, 2014
Service for victory

Marion West served with the Tuskegee Airmen in World War II before returning to fight for his rights here at home.

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CDD Vice Chairwoman Michelle Patterson hopes more cooperation can result from the new Heritage Harbour South board. File photo
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Heritage Harbour seeks change

Heritage Harbour CDD board plans for more resident input.

  • East County
  • News
Two sandhill cranes force drivers to maneuver around them Nov. 26.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • December 2, 2014
Crane crashers

Sandhill cranes will jump in your car, block roads and tap on your windows. Get used to it - they're here to stay.

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