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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 25, 2014
Sarasota 2050 changes advance to County Commission

After three hours of public comment, the Sarasota County Planning Commission unanimously approved proposed amendments to Sarasota 2050.

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Photo by Jessica Salmond. Candidate Alan Maio was asked about his stance on fiscal conservatism and his campaign donations from developers.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 24, 2014
County Commission Candidates grilled at Tiger Bay Club forum

Candidates for the District 4 Sarasota County Commission seat expressed their views on Sarasota 2050, public transportation and the Come As You Are homeless shelter

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Nesting season runs from May 1 through Oct. 31. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 24, 2014
Town alerts residents about turtle lighting issues

The town issued a CodeRED alert after receiving reports of several hatchling disorientations.

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Town Manager Dave Bullock said he hopes the town and the city can continue to work together to jointly take sand out of New Pass.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • July 24, 2014
Bullock notifies city of sand sharing agreement

Leery of the city of Sarasota's intent to possibly take sand from New Pass for a South Lido project, Longboat Key Town Manager Bullock reminded city officials of a sand sharing agreement for pass dredging.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
Citizens show support for Payne Park auditorium

As city staff works on mapping out an updated long-term vision for Payne Park, residents are fighting for the continued preservation of the Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
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File photo "Snook Inn," a more than 6,000-square-foot home on the north end of Siesta Key, sold for $10 million in 2013.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2014
News Briefs

City of Sarasota named among top small towns for luxury homebuyers; Visit Sarasota County announces new locations; City withdraws from shelter conversation; Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

  • Sarasota
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 24, 2014
School District's millage rate falls for the first time in three years

Although the Sarasota County School District's millage rate is proposed to be reduced this year, its revenues are still projected to increase because of rising property values.

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  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
New developer sees promise in Sarasota housing market

Louisiana-based developer Level Homes has acquired property in Golden Gate Point and Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering A public park and baywalk is one of several features included in the Sarasota Bayfront Now plan, which looks to develop a large swath of city land along the water.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
Bayfront aquarium plan makes public debut

The group behind a leaked proposal for city-owned waterfront land hopes to reshape public perception of its plans.

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Morgan cuts out the body of the mermaid tail from swimsuit-type fabric. It took Morgan six or seven trial runs to find the right kind of fabric, she said.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • July 24, 2014
VIDEO: Woman turns childhood fantasy into a business

The idea for Jade Morgan's business took shape after she made a mermaid tail as a costume for her daughter.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo St. Armands Circle organizations have been pushing for a restriction on special events at St. Armands Circle Park, citing concerns about traffic congestion and a decrease in business activity during the height of tourist season.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 24, 2014
Circle events ordinance remains in design stage

City staff will continue working on a long-awaited ordinance managing special events at St. Armands Circle Park, but commissioners signaled their support for several requests from Circle stakeholders.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 23, 2014
TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

TWIS Asks: Ambrish Piare, of Ivory Lounge

  • Sarasota
  • News
Victoria Santaella and Grace Lapointe take a break from kickball.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
Risen Savior 'Dive in' Vacation Bible School

Children ages 3 through 12 participate in sea creature-themed activities, which Risen Savior Lutheran Church volunteers tie in with a variety of Bible stories during Dive in Vacation Bible School, July 21 through July 25.

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Superintendent of Operations Don Hall presented the district with a glimpse of the 2014-2015 school year budget, which he anticipates to ballpark $12. 5 million — an amount that satisfies the state's requirement of at least $10.3 million.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • July 23, 2014
Manatee County School District boasts balanced 2013-2014 school year budget, surplus

The Manatee County School District closed the 2013-2014 school year with a balanced budget, and with a surplus of $3 million to $4 million, which it discussed at its meeting July 22.

  • East County
  • Schools
Neighborhood groups are rallying residents to attend a Sarasota County Planning Commission meeting tomorrow, during which the advisory board will consider the most controversial changes proposed for Sarasota 2050.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 23, 2014
Planning Commission to consider 2050 tweaks

The Sarasota County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing tomorrow to consider controversial changes to Sarasota 2050, the county's long-term regulations guiding growth east of I-75.

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