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  • February 20, 2014
News Briefs

County, city approve homeless spending; FDOT tweaks Stickney Point Traffic rules; Stabbing occurs Friday at Selby Public Library; Gulf Goast Senior Games kicks off 25th annual event; Fit2Run coming to Five Points areas off Main Street

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • February 20, 2014
Selby cultivates interest in Plant and Garden Festival

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens will host the 39th annual Plant and Garden Festival Saturday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 23.

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  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2014
Laurel Park begins focusing on new code

Laurel Park residents, attached to the zoning regulations they have spent years building, are hesitant to embrace the city's forthcoming form-based code.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Siesta businesses reach outdoor display compromise

Siesta Key businesses recently reached a compromise on a proposed amendment to a Sarasota county ordinance banning the outdoor display of goods.

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  • David Conway
  • February 20, 2014
Payne Park's future remains uncertain

As a youth sports league seeks to use Payne Park for weekly activities, the city will have to reconsider the park's master plan.

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  • February 20, 2014
Letters to the Editor

Readers weigh in on local issues.

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  • February 20, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 20, 2014
Roat: a voice and a vision for Sarasota County

Paul Roat's work as an editor and a photographer for the Pelican Press and Anna Maria Islander spanned some of the area's most memorable moments and highlighted his passion for the community in which he lived.

  • Sarasota
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Members of the Sarasota Christian girls basketball team, along with coach Brett Morrow, pose for pictures with the Class 2A state runner-up trophy.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Class 2A Girls Basketball State Championship- Sarasota Christian vs. Grandview Prep

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team fell to Grandview Prep 45-32 in the FHSAA Class 2A state championship Feb. 20, at the Lakeland Center.

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Dave Beesley and Peter Abbott
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 19, 2014
11th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

11th annual Caring Hearts Luncheon

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June Hessel, Gicela Tapia and Nancy Chanos
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Seaplace Association Party

Seaplace residents went country at their Association party on Wednesday evening. Decked out in plaid shirts, colorful bandanas and cowboy hats, attendees enjoyed music from the Jack Tamburin Band and a chicken dinner.

  • Longboat Key
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The Fellowship Garden looked like a scene right out of Downton Abbey.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • February 19, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Longboat Island Chapel Downton Abbey High Tea

On Wednesday, the Longboat Island Chapel hosted a high tea inspired by the popular TV show, Downton Abbey. Attendees donned period-themed attire and jewelry, topping outfits off with extravagant hats.

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  • David Conway
  • February 19, 2014
UPDATE: Fit2Run coming to Main Street

The running store has provided renderings depicting its plans for a forthcoming Five Points location, which it hopes to move into this summer.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Village Cafe

Join us in the kitchen at Village Cafe with owners Tom and Kay Kouvatsos, and Alex Kouvatsos as he prepares an authentic Greek spanakopita, a spinach and feta filling in a flaky phyllo dough crust.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • February 19, 2014
I-75 S crash slows traffic near University exit

Two lanes are closed on Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 210, near the University Parkway exit.

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