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Elks essay chairwoman Kathy Dattilo hands an American flag, certificate and gift card to Freedom Elementary School's Ashley Black, who won first in the fourth-fifth grade division.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 22, 2018
Lakewood Ranch Elks honor patriotism

Six students recognized for essays on veterans.

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Cary Campagna said removing this tree could cost him up to $5,800.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 22, 2018
Six seek tree bounties for invasive Australians

Six applicants have requests the town reimburse them for a total of 11 trees, part of Longboat Key's program to ride the island of Australian Pines

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 22, 2018
Deputies planned for Sarasota elementary schools in April

A more permanent solution is planned for the 2018-2019 school year, but the School Board and sheriff are at odds on how to fund it.

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The project to renourish the Lido shoreline would take up to 1.3 million cubic yards of sand from Big Pass, which has not been dredged before.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2018
End in sight for dispute over Big Pass dredging

Both sides have until April 2 to submit their recommendations to the judge, who will issue a decision after reviewing all the materials.

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The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

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Brown vegetative debris on curbs was a common sight in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which left more than 300,000 cubic yards of debris throughout the county.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 22, 2018
County seeks local solution to debris-collection delay

After out-of-area contractors leave Sarasota area piles by the curbside for weeks, leaders lean toward teams based closer to home.

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The Arlington Park neighborhood offered its support for the redeveloped hotel, depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
City OKs Tamiami Trail hotel plans

Developers say the renovated hotel property will be designed to capitalize on the proximity to the hospital.

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Supporters of the resident activist group STOP wore red to a March 15 commission meeting, urging the city to hold more public hearings on new development. It’s unclear how the commission will handle the issue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
Under review: City debates development approval process

Commissioners are divided on development regulations that have drawn criticism from residents and defense from planners.

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Stacy Spann discusses effective tools for providing affordable housing during a March 15 meeting at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Housing Authority talks affordability

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes an outside expert can spark a more serious community conversation about affordable housing.

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The magazine's readers ranked Sarasota as the prettiest Southern city in Florida.
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  • David Conway
  • March 21, 2018
Sarasota earns honors as top Southern city

The readers of Southern Living magazine voted Sarasota one of the best — and most beautiful — cities in the South.

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The Rev. Caleb Free says the build-out of the church expands usable space by two-thirds. He hopes Risen Savior can do more community outreach now.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2018
Risen Savior opens expansion, plans for future.

Church will hold grand opening celebration this weekend.

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Neighbors can work together so dogs, like these Shelties, don't become public enemy No. 1.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • March 21, 2018
Dog potty problems in East County

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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Lauren McMahan and Anastasia Osborne with SMA's Senior JROTC Instructor Col. Michael Ryan. 2017 graduate Davis Ullrich also was accepted to West Point this year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 21, 2018
Students make history at Sarasota Military Academy

For the first time ever, three students were accepted to West Point in one year, and one was recruited with a four-year scholarship for a college's rifle team.

  • Sarasota
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Branding on the new shuttle is meant to intrigue shoppers and generate ridership.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 21, 2018
Trolley services launches at UTC

Electric shuttle charges up convenience for UTC shoppers.

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Terry Gans, 71, has served on the town commission for six years.
    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • March 21, 2018
Longboat Mayor bids town commission farewell

Terry Gans, who has volunteered for the town commission since 2012, will leave the commission after serving for one year as Mayor.

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