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Mark Caragiulo helps Craft Growlers to Go owner Jeanne Dooley work through kitchen logistics.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2017
Growlers offers a new bite

Ranch pub, restaurateur team up for success

  • East County
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This rendering shows the approved design.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 27, 2017
Roundabout option finalized at Rye Road

FDOT will start acquiring right of way this year for the Manatee County project.

  • East County
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  • Berkley Mason
  • January 26, 2017
LWRBA welcomes new board

East County Observer's Lori Ruth takes over as incoming chair.

  • East County
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Natalie Pernia, 16, and Lilli Carlton, an ODA sophomore, help each other through the adventure course at TreeUmph!.
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  • Berkley Mason
  • January 26, 2017
A higher purpose

ODA, VIP Academy students bond at TreeUmph! event.

  • East County
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Sarasota' s Linda Knox waits as author Daniel James Brown autographs a copy of his book for her.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 26, 2017
Best-selling author just one of the boys

'Boys in the Boat' author comes to Lakewood Ranch to help promote 2017 World Rowing Championships.

  • East County
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Fernando Vega is optimistic a new approach will help address criminal activity near his business.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
2nd Street businesses unite to fight crime

Businesses near City Hall and the SCAT transfer station say the area is rife with drug dealing and other criminal activity — and they hope a new philosophy will help stop it.

  • Sarasota
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The downtown CRA helped fund public-private partnerships like the construction of the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
City, county prepare to hash out downtown CRA conflict

The city is making one last effort to informally settle a dispute with the county over the payment of tax funds, but the county isn’t changing its stance on the issue.

  • Sarasota
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Business owners — particularly restaurants — are taken aback at the fees associated with a forthcoming parking garage project on St. Armands.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Garage costs surprise St. Armands businesses

The city is working on plans for a 521-space parking garage on St. Armands Circle — and businesses in the area are taking issue with their portion of the bill.

  • Sarasota
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The county will review Benderson' s proposed Critical Area Plan, which would allow for density increases within the 24-acre Siesta Promenade property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Residents propose buying Siesta Promenade property

Benderson Development is moving ahead with a mixed-use proposal for Stickney Point Road and U.S. 41, but some neighbors are desperate to block the project.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

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Rocky Aker died Jan. 16 when his car was rear-ended on State Road 70 at Braden Run. Police suspect the driver who hit Aker may have been impaired by alcohol. An investigation continues.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 25, 2017
Remembering Rocky

Family hopes patriarch's legacy will inspire others to live, love better.

  • East County
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VFW Post 12055 members Dave Daily, George Johnston and Denny King hope the post can find a new home. They are sitting in a 1953 Korean War Jeep.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch VFW post needs new home

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 25, 2017
Pinewood Derby day drama

Project teaches Lakewood Ranch Scouts accountability from start to finish.

  • East County
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Jeff Smith, the president and CEO of R.E. Crawford Construction, loves his new building at 6650 Professional Parkway in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 25, 2017
Lakewood Ranch construction company has new digs

R.E. Crawford hosts ceremony for its new building.

  • East County
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Rebekah Boos and her dog, Lola, Grayson Tullio and Monica Oberer and her dog, Hooch, mingle during a Doggies for Duchenne fundraiser to announce a beer named for the race.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • January 25, 2017
Special hops for Doggies for Duchenne 5K

Big Top Brewery makes pineapple pale ale for charity running event.

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