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  • March 6, 2014
Our view

Southside solution: meters

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Campaign hatched to protect snowbirds on Siesta

The Sarasota Audubon Society is running a program to protect Siesta Key's snowy plovers. hatchlings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Business Observer

Booking.com recognizes Beach Club at Siesta Key; Kimal Lumber & Hardware opens drive-thru location; Premier Sotheby's welcomes Russell, Dock; Grapevine Communications announces staff changes

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
DID puts pressure on sidewalk cafés

The Downtown Improvement District is looking for a way to rewrite the city's sidewalk cafe ordinance so that the cafe owners must clean the areas with greater frequency.

  • Sarasota
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Kay Chandler, Melanie Natarajan and Anka Eshak
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2014
12th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower

12th annual Legacy Luncheon featuring David and Julie Nixon Eisenhower

  • Black Tie
Jane Bennett and Victoria Snyder
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 5, 2014
Firefly Gala Seat Selection Soiree

Firefly Gala Seat Selection Soiree

  • Black Tie
Sarasota High pitcher Clarissa Lynch struck out seven batters to lead the Lady Sailors to a 3-0 district victory over Lakewood Ranch March 4.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Softball vs. Lakewood Ranch

The undefeated Sarasota High softball team defeated formerly unbeaten Lakewood Ranch 3-0 in district action March 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2014
Officials traveling to Tallahassee Thursday to talk I-75/University Pkwy

Vanessa Baugh, District 5 Manatee County Commissioner, will be among a group to travel to the state capital to meet with developers and FDOT to discuss the high-traffic interchange.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • March 5, 2014
Superintendent hosts 'Soup with the Supe'

Rick Mills, Manatee County School District Superintendent, hosted members of the community for lunch in a 'Soup with the Supe' event at the Ranch Grill in Lakewood Ranch Wednesday.

  • East County
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 5, 2014
Sheriff releases February DUI numbers

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office February DUI saturation patrols netted half the arrests as in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 5, 2014
Biter buys downtown parcel

Jesse Biter purchased a property on Second Street in downtown Sarasota, representing another step toward the entrepreneur's plan for a 10-story apartment complex.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 5, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Ciao! Italia

Join us in the kitchen at Ciao! Italia with owner and chef Carmine Astuto as he prepares his signature veal Elizabeth.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 5, 2014
Sarasota Christian picks up district win

The Sarasota Christian softball team defeated Southwest Florida Christian 5-2 in district action March 4.

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