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SMR CEO Rex Jensen addresses a crowd of nearly 100 on Sunday at Town Hall. Photo by Alex Rostowsky
  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 15, 2014
Ranch residents should prepare for more urbanism

SMR's CEO says a plan has always been in place to build denser housing to attract workers to live in the area.

  • East County
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"Alike" writer and co-director Carrie Dutting describes the short film as a sci-fi drama. Courtesy photo
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 15, 2014
Student film illustrates moral message

Fifteen-year-old Carrie Dutting wrote a movie script in a week and co-directed a film unlike others in its genre.

  • East County
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  • By Alex Rostowsky
  • October 15, 2014
Business Alliance ponders Amendment 2 implications

A medical marijuana forum showcased the questions and concerns with which Lakewood Ranch officials wrestle.

  • East County
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • October 15, 2014
Bacchus on the Beach toasts food, wine

The festival features plenty of wine and stone crab claws for a good cause.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2014
News Briefs

Former Arbomar building manager files suit; Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens; Duncan qualifies to run for third term on commission

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For Mote to move forward with its plans to grow, CEO Michael Crosby says the organization needs a firm endorsement from the city. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2014
Mote gathers support for bayfront aquarium

While the Sarasota EDC endorses the project fully, the Sarasota Chamber generally supports the idea, but wants more details.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Juan Florensa
  • October 15, 2014
Healthy beaches offer more than scenery

The town's beach management efforts don't just protect views. Healthy beaches protect people, property and wildlife on barrier islands.

  • Longboat Key
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Three Things: Brand New
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  • Robert Plunket
  • October 15, 2014
Three Things: Brand New

If you want a brand-new house but don't want to live in a brand-new community, you're in luck. All over town, in Sarasota's great old neighborhoods, there's a building boom going on.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
File photo
  • By Caleb Motsinger and Kristen Herhold
  • October 15, 2014
Business Briefs

Wells Fargo gives third grant to Mote Marine; St. Armands Circle looks to get two new businesses; Beach Residences units sell for combined $5,595,000

  • Longboat Key
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Renee Balogh, Diane Gans and Elle Cook
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 14, 2014
Key to the Cure

Key to the Cure

  • Black Tie
Lourdes Ramirez, president of CONA, thanked the candidates and two dozen audience members for attending the forum.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • October 14, 2014
CONA questions candidates on 2050 platforms

Sarasota County Commission candidates nailed down their stances on Sarasota 2050 at the Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations forum Monday.

  • Siesta Key
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Contractors will close a portion of the 1500 block of Main Street for the next month while working on renovations for Taco Bus and Evie’s.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 14, 2014
Work starts on downtown Taco Bus, bowling alley

Sarasota's Main Street is about 200 days away from having a bowling alley within an Evie's and a Taco Bus, as construction has started on storefronts owned by entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

  • Siesta Key
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Mustangs win 5th straight district crown

The Lakewood Ranch High boys golf team captured its fifth-consecutive Class 3A-District 14 championship Oct. 13, at Misty Creek Country Club in Sarasota.

  • East County
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 14, 2014
Lady Blazers prevail in five

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team came back to beat The Out-of-Door Academy 11-25, 25-19, 28-26, 22-25, 15-9 in non-district action Oct. 13.

  • East County
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Longboat Key Fire Rescue has 33 uniformed personnel divided into three shifts.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • October 14, 2014
Longboat Key Fire Rescue gets high marks from citizens

In a recent survey, 98% of patients said they received outstanding or excellent care.

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