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A March 25 rendering of the State Street parking garage, which the city hopes to begin construction on next month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 9, 2014
City to provide update on State Street garage

At a public meeting tomorrow, city staff will share information about the timeline and construction process for the State Street parking garage.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On busy days, cars crowd North Shell Road, making it difficult for residents to enter and leave their driveways.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • April 9, 2014
County approves Shell Road parking plan

Renovations to the popular Siesta Key beach access will make the area easier for Sheriff's deputies to enforce.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The two-lane Fort Hamer Bridge, displayed in a rendering, would connect Fort Hamer Park to Upper Manatee River Road.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 9, 2014
Coast Guard endorses Fort Hamer Bridge

A final environmental impact statement published by the U.S. Coast Guard and prepared by URS Corp. recommends construction of the long-debated Fort Hamer Bridge.

  • East County
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A 130-foot barge ran aground on Longboat Key this morning.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2014
Barge washes ashore on Longboat Key

The barge was unsecured so it could be pulled by a tow boat, but high winds and strong current from a cold front forced the barge onto the beach.

  • Longboat Key
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The United Nations Environmental Programme Regional Office for North America has chosen Sarasota County to host World Environment Day.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 9, 2014
UN picks Sarasota as host for World Environment Day

Sarasota County will serve as the North American host community for World Environment Day June 5, following six weeks of environmentally-themed events beginning on Earth Day.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • April 9, 2014
The Finish Line

World record-holder John Wallace has two marathons left until he retires from the sport. But will his retirement last?

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Dilapidated tourism units at the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort have a new August 2016 tourism extension deadline.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2014
New Colony extension: August 2016

Various parties still face numerous hurdles in their efforts to revitalize the resort, but a ticking town clock is no longer one of them.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Two garages, supporters say, would encourage better Circle traffic flow and draw cars out of residential areas.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 9, 2014
St. Armands stakeholders push for two garages

To address parking issues on St. Armands Circle, some people believe that two garages are better than one.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
St. Armands Circle officials are worried shoppers will head elsewhere if city officials don't pay more attention to Circle issues.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2014
Circle and city officials clash over code issues

St. Armands Circle Business Improvement District (BID) members are frustrated with a lack of answers from city of Sarasota officials about issues affecting the popular shopping destination.

  • Longboat Key
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Photo by Pam Eubanks. Braden River Elementary School teacher Dehlia Garrity brought this photo of her son, Douglas, to Tallahassee to lobby for the early release of the man whose drunken driving killed her son.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 9, 2014
A Plea for Forgiveness

John and Dehlia Garrity seek clemency for Josh Hunter, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for driving drunk in the car crash that killed their son, Doug.

  • East County
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • April 9, 2014
Retirement community in the plans

SMR wanted Lakewood Ranch to have a unique identity before it began targeting retirees.

  • East County
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    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • April 9, 2014
Developer turns over land to Stoneybrook association

Members of the Stoneybrook Homeowners Association prepare to 'create their own destiny,' as they take over land ownership rights after more than a decade.

  • East County
  • News
Town Manager Dave Bullock
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2014
Bullock prepares for tight budget

A 2014-15 fiscal year budget will be crafted this summer with a flat operating budget and no new employee hires to combat another year of slim finances.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
News Briefs

Town attorney starts office hours for commission; Police department offers medication disposal

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • April 9, 2014
ULI Committee issues circulate at Town Hall

Town Manager Dave Bullock seeks a new facilitator to handle a nine-person Urban Land Institute group that is questioning its size, purpose and its very existence.

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