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Sarasota High School students currently cross School Avenue during the day to get from one segment of the campus to the other — which the school district sees as a security concern.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
Residents oppose School Avenue closure

At a future meeting with the city, Sarasota County Schools wants to discuss closing a segment of the road to unite the Sarasota High School campus.

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The city's economic development spending could include creation of a fund to improve local storefronts and business signage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
City discusses economic incentive spending

Last year, the city committed $1.39 million to a new economic development fund. Now, the city is brainstorming ways to use that money.

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Siesta Key Village restaurant Bonjour French Café shared a photo of a man in a Spider-Man costume on its Facebook on March 8.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
Man dressed as Spider-Man draws concern from farmers market

Reports of problematic behavior surround an individual weaving his way around Sarasota County in a Spider-Man costume.

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The city is eager to proceed with construction of a roundabout on U.S. 41 at Fruitville Road, part of a series of planned roundabouts along the state highway.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
City moves forward with U.S. 41 land swap

The city has reaffirmed its commitment to a roundabout project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, striking a preliminary agreement with a landowner to facilitate the project.

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City staff said the playground at Laurel Park is worn down past its usable lifespan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 5, 2018
Laurel Park prepares for new playground

The city intends to spend $100,000 to replace the playground in the neighborhood park.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 5, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.5.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Lakewood Ranch's Kevin Conway, Sarasota's Dean Anderson, tournament honoree Christopher Gordon, service dog Blaze and Heritage Harbor's Nick Gyeszat go off the first tee at the fifth annual Rosedale Golf Classic April 4.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 4, 2018
Rosedale Golf Classic helps change a life in Bradenton

East County community support raises more than $100,000 for Homes for Our Troops.

  • East County
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The hope is that a change in setbacks would pave the way for new types of businesses to eventually find a home in the “blighted” area near Siesta’s south bridge.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta setback debate narrows on south bridge area

Business owners say not much would change if the amendment passes, but they hope it will open new doors.

  • Siesta Key
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Nonprofits can help feed and house the thousands of people who need sheltering or aid when disaster strikes.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Sarasota nonprofits eager to help in disaster recovery

Irma ‘poked the bear.’ Now, nonprofits are organizing to play a bigger role in recovery.

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The proposed development needs a density that is seven units per acre higher than what is already permitted for the property.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Siesta Promenade plans submitted again

For the fourth time, Benderson submitted plans for the project that the county must approve before the formal review starts.

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At least half of the apartments in the 80-unit housing project on Fruitville Road will be reserved for homeless individuals with disabling conditions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2018
City Commission denies homeless housing appeal

Despite neighborhood concern, the City Commission will not hear an appeal challenging approval of a planned Fruitville Road apartment complex.

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A display of a variety of Madagascar periwinkle are planted in the shape of daisy flowers overlook Sarasota Bay as part of the garden's exhibit on Andy Warhol.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Selby makes list of top 10 botanical gardens in U.S.

USA Today’s list showcases 10 “smaller and lesser-known” botanical gardens around the country.

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Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Director Keith Pandeloglou and USF professor Donald Wood are excited to host the new event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 4, 2018
Tasteful experience coming to Lakewood Ranch

New event highlights culinary delights in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Monk parakeets fly back home to their nest on Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 4, 2018
Little green visitors make cheep homes on Siesta Key

Parakeets have been around for years, but their presence still charms residents and confounds utility companies.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota's River and Alex Ross play with hockey sticks at the Watch Party last year.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • April 4, 2018
Watch Party warm-up at Main Street in Lakewood Ranch

Youth ball hockey tournament debuts before Lighting Watch Party.

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