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File photo One of the six catalyst areas the city's Urban Design Studio selected will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

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Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

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File photo These wetlands were once covered with 6 inches of Australian pine needles. Newly planted spartina grass helped mangroves to grow that are today alive with fiddler crabs, minnows, crustaceans and sea birds that feed on the rich fauna.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 7, 2014
Cleanup offers view of grassroots effort

Sister Keys could hold up to eight homes today were it not for the effort of a group of conservation-minded residents in the early 1990s.

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  • May 7, 2014
Business Briefs

Deborah Beacham sells Casey Key home; White Oaks Investment Management opens new office; VUE Sarasota Bay announces sales team

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Superintendent Rick Mills, center, flanked by his senior leadership team at a press conference Friday, said the school district remains upbeat about the future. Photo by Josh Siegel
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
Audits cost district $7 million

The Manatee County School District must cut $9.3 million in the 2014-15 budget to meet reserve requirements.

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Two salespeople still manned M/I Homes' information center inside Rosedale Links last week week. Photo by Josh Siegel
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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
National builder considers leaving Rosedale Links

Builder M/I Homes will try to sell its remaining 56 lots in the expansion of the Rosedale Golf & Country Club.

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    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
All Faiths makes final push for campaign Against Summer Hunger

The All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger is nearing completion, and the nonprofit reports it's close to reaching its goals.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2014
Hidden Gate closes after 15 years

Shop owners say they can't compete in the changing retail market.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
News Briefs

Senate approves faster speed limit on I-75; LECOM and SCF join forces for master's program; School board member cleared of ethics violation

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A request form and a proposal were submitted April 24, to bring a Wawa convenience store and gas station to University Parkway and Honor Avenue.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Landowner submits plans for Wawa gas station/store

Drivers traveling on University Parkway near Honore Avenue may have a new gas station to frequent - one that has earned a reputation for its food and beverage options.

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Boice
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  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Principals relocate to East County schools

Three longtime Manatee County educators prepare for the transition to East County schools.

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  • Josh Siegel
  • May 7, 2014
FDOT continues push for interstate funding

Officials expect leftover money from other projects to fund interchange improvements for I-75 and University Parkway.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 7, 2014
Students race toward nationals

Merritt Kendzior, Hannah Figueras, Madelyn Kumar, Victoria Sinclair and Domenic Aluise will compete in the F1 in Schools National Final, at Michigan International Speedway.

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Kathy Keebler says goodbye to students, such as Kadence Baker, on her last day at Braden River Elementary, April 30. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • May 7, 2014
Longtime BRE secretary retires

Kathy Keebler plans to travel with her husband during her retirement.

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"My whole life has been involved in art — teaching art, making art, being an artist," Eleanor Merritt says. "It's my life, and that's just the way it's been."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2014
Girl Power

In her work as an experimental contemporary artist, Eleanor Merritt focuses on the matriarch.

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