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Diners enjoying the Mar Vista outdoor seating.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 30, 2019
Renovations at Longboat's Mar Vista to debut Feb. 11

Buccaneer is still in the process of being designed,

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 30, 2019
County approves new long-term plan for Mote aquarium

Mote Marine has secured a short-term lease that will allow it to further pursue its Benderson Park aquarium plans.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 30, 2019
Commission approves change of procedures for public comments

County Commissioners agreed on new procedures that will help them to address all agenda items and public speakers in a more efficient manner.

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The center turn lane would benefit drivers entering Country Club Shores.
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 30, 2019
Plans coming together for turn lane near Country Club Shores

Planned projects could help with traffic, especially during season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2019
Driver cited in crash of water truck near Lakewood Ranch

Vehicle overturned as it entered Interstate 75 ramp at University Parkway.

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The Anne Frank Center for Mutual Respect actors Alexandra Gellner and Parish Bradley perform "Letters from Anne and Martin." Courtesy photo.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
'Letters' delivered to area students

Lakewood Ranch residents help bring important performance to the Sarasota area.

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Police investigate the report of a shooting near First Street and Orange Avenue.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2019
Report of downtown Sarasota shooting likely a suicide, police say

Area near First Street and Orange Avenue in Sarasota cordoned off Wednesday morning.

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Florida Boat Tours owner Denise Kleiner and employee Brandon Palazzo are eager to share their love of nature with the community at the new Jiggs Landing Outpost.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Fishing for new business at Manatee County preserve

Florida Boat Tours takes over the concession at Jiggs Landing.

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Sally Ullman says she's always wanted to travel to Africa, but now she wants to help protect wildlife there.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
University Place photographer focuses on African wildlife

Professional photographer presents her passion at Sarasota exhibit.

  • East County
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Dustin Horne's grandmother Christine Whaley, mother Tena McCallister and aunt Stacy Young are grateful Dolly Johnson and her husband, Gary, are creating a garden on their property. They said going there will be therapeutic.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Hope grows in Myakka neighbors' backyard

Myakka City man, killed in an accident, is honored with a community garden.

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Central Park resident Julie Young was standing by her dog, Pumpkin, when a coyote took it. They were a foot from the lanai door, on the concrete patio.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 30, 2019
Get used to coyote contact in East Bradenton

Central Park coyote attack illustrates need to protect small pets.

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Despite a sustained push from preservation advocates, the city's decision to demolish the GWIZ building still stands.
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  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2019
After deadlock, GWIZ demolition plans stand

The city’s Historic Preservation Board voted 3-3 on an appeal seeking to overturn the demolition of the former Selby Library building.

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Artist Jeffrey Laramore designed the sculpture "Jumping Fish" to be placed at the Palm Avenue-Cocoanut Avenue roundabout.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2019
Roundabout art installation set for Saturday

A segment of the intersection of Palm Avenue and Cocoanut Avenue will be closed Saturday morning as crews install a sculpture in the roundabout’s center.

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When the project is finished nearly 185,000 cubic yards of sand will be relocated.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2019
New Pass dredge halfway done

The sand from the $3.9 million dredge is being used to renourish nearby Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
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Jack Brill
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • January 29, 2019
Brill takes over as Sarasota's acting GOP chief

Brill wants to unseat Margaret Good

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