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Former Miami Mayor Manny Diaz helped the city transition to a form-based code, and he thinks Sarasota could benefit from the same changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Conversation with Manny Diaz

The former Miami mayor talks about form-based codes, branding a city and habitual complainers at City Hall.

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There have been 24 crashes at the curve at Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue in the past five years, the Sarasota Police Department said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Siesta residents target traffic solutions

Residents say the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue is a hotspot for speeding and accidents, and they want officials to do something about it.

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Riders get on the Siesta Key Breeze trolley service in Siesta Key Village. There have been more than 25,000 riders on the trolley in its first 15 days.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Downtown, Siesta transit services off to different starts

The Siesta Key trolley was an instant hit. A downtown circulator has had a lower profile. What lessons can be learned from the first weeks of these new transportation services?

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 13, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.13.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Architect Michael Halflants has designed a Rosemary District project to incorporate more trees along the sidewalk, but he thinks the city is better suited to map out an urban canopy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 13, 2017
Tree protection changes prove thorny

The city continues to refine its tree ordinances, but residents and developers lack consensus on reasonable regulations.

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Construction of The Shore restaurant on Longboat Key has been delayed.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • April 12, 2017
Design change delays Shore on Longboat Key construction

Co-owner says construction has ceased due to design and structural changes.

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Sarasota artist Jack Dowd stands next to his sculpture "Camo Sumo" that is being offered for $15,000 during the Sarasota Visual Artists' "Open Studio Series" on Lakewood Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch exhibit hints at state of the arts

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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The 13-story Sarasota City Center sold for $36.5 million.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • April 12, 2017
Downtown Sarasota building sells for $36.5 million

Durham, N.C.-based Dilweg Cos. plans to spend $4 million to enhance the 13-story Sarasota City Center on the east end of downtown.

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Lakewood Ranch man dies after being struck by car.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 12, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man dies after being hit by car

Tabah Baker was walking along State Road 70 when he was struck by a car and killed.

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Sarasota Police are searching for a white Chevy Silverado with left-front quarter panel damage in connection with a downtown hit-and-run incident.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 12, 2017
Sarasota Police investigate downtown hit-and-run

A white Chevy Silverado struck a man in front of Sarasota Opera early Tuesday.

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Tara' s developer Lake Lincoln put up a "for sale" sign on the property in question around the start of the year.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Lake Lincoln lawsuit looms

Attorneys are preparing for trial a property-rights case that could impact the look of Tara's entrance.

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Peggy Guingona, executive director of the Florida Section of American Water Works Association Region X, smells a water sample as the contest begins. She says she likes her water to be odorless and tasteless.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Public utilities face off in annual water-tasting competition

Charlotte County takes top honors.

  • East County
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Linda Barnes, of Sarasota, scopes out a large-scale map of the new configuration during an April 4 public meeting on the project.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
New DDI pattern expected to cut 90 seconds off each trip

Workshop educates public on DDI traffic flow.

  • East County
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A sandhill crane and its babies, called colts, forage for food along Hidden River Trail.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 12, 2017
Vehicle strikes, kills new Sandhill crane parent

Nesting season proves dangerous time for crane family.

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Bird Key Yacht Club Commodore Charlie Wilson and Mote President and CEO Michael Crosby
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 12, 2017
Bird Key revitalizes Sarasota Bay Cup with charitable partnership

The Mote Regatta will be held on April 21 and 22.

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