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Sarasota County Libraries Director Sarabeth Killijian and Harvard Jolly Architect Amy Weber pose for a portrait outside of the new Gulf Gate Library, which is 80% complete.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 29, 2014
Interior designing underway at Gulf Gate Library

The rest of the construction two-story building is supposed to be completed by late November and the library is slated to open in January 2015.

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The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 29, 2014
Colony Lender files partition suit against Adams

The partition suit centers on 2.3 acres of recreational property in the 17-acre, shuttered resort.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 29, 2014
Realtor groups consider merger

The Realtor associations for Manatee and Sarasota counties will vote Sept. 16 on merging their organizations.

  • East County
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Barbara Elliott can't believe she doesn't know the answer to a "Dr. Who" trivia question.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 29, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Dr. Who' Celebration

Fans of the British science-fiction television show "Dr. Who" converged for a night of trivia, Aug. 28, at Braden River Library. The "Dr. Who" Celebration attracted both children and their parents who enjoy the original show, which originally aired in 1963 and was relaunched and filmed in 2005.

  • East County
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    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 29, 2014
Resourceful dwelling on display at State of the Arts Gallery

The prototype of a patent-pending multi-use portable dwelling is on display at State of the Arts Gallery.

  • Arts + Culture
The unit is located in the Gulf-front Beach Residences on Lido Key.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 28, 2014
Lido condo sells for $3.7 million list price

Unit 1102 at the Ritz-Carlton-managed Beach Residences sold Tuesday for $3.7 million.

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Gates that sit at the entrances of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club can’t be used to turn away certain maintenance vehicles or tighten up security measures.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 28, 2014
Road privatization effort gains traction

Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club communities seek to have more security and complete control over their streets and gates.

  • East County
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New Longboat Key Building Official Darin Cushing.
  • By Caleb Motsinger
  • August 28, 2014
Town hires new Building Official

Palmetto native will begin work on Longboat Key Aug. 29.

  • Longboat Key
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Each Loom bracelet crafted at the Sept. 13-14 Loom-a-thon will go toward MaxLove Project's goal of creating a 100-mile rainbow Loom chain.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 28, 2014
Learning Express Toys shares the 'love' in upcoming Loom-a-thon

The Learning Express, 8451 Cooper Creek Blvd., invites children to participate in a Loom bracelet-making event, or Loom-a-thon, Sept. 13 and Sept. 14.

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Neal Communities President Pat Neal says the property will be a continuation, of sorts, of Central Park.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 28, 2014
Neal purchases land in Lakewood Ranch

Neal Communities has purchased 111 acres from Schroeder-Manatee Ranch.

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Paul Caragiulo celebrates his win with departing County Commissioner Joe Barbetta.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
Caragiulo, Maio look forward to November

After winning their primaries with convincing margins, the two County Commission candidates gear up for the general election.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Resistance mounts to events ordinance

Despite the city appearing to be near a compromise on St. Armands Circle Park events, the fight continues over who should decide what events are allowed and what constitutes season.

  • Sarasota
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The new maintenance company, Buccaneer Landscape Management Inc., will offer more services than the previous firm, such as pressure washing sidewalks in Siesta Key Village. Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 28, 2014
New crew takes over Village care

Unsatisfied with the previous maintenance firm, the County Commission hopes a new company can spiff up the Village.

  • Sarasota
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The building Golden Apple Dinner Theatre formerly occupied will include a mix of retail, office and restaurant space. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Core Strength

Sarasota may slow down in the summer, but businesses downtown are busy making moves, with new merchants and developments preparing to open in time for season.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

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