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The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

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Construction hasn’t begun yet, but Greg Kveton still intends to turn the DeMarcay Hotel into an 18-story condo building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

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The annual Sarasota holiday tradition features an appearance from Santa Claus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Downtown Holiday Parade marches on

The retirement of organizer Paul Thorpe threw the future of the event into question, but the annual parade down Main Street will be back in December.

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A rendering shows Lift Station 87 sitting among Southern live oaks and native plants.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Lift station team outlines landscape plan

Before constructing an above-ground wastewater facility in Luke Wood Park, the Lift Station 87 project team is searching for a way to make the building blend in.

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Josh Pearson paints a wall in front of the planned Cask and Ale on Main Street. Despite pending litigation, work continues on the bar and restaurant.
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2016
Petland sues Sarasota County

About one month before the county’s ban on some retail pet sales goes into effect, the owner of the Fruitville Road pet store is suing to stop enforcement.

  • Sarasota
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Ian Belloise plays the trumpet standing above Ted Robinson.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 16, 2016
Mustangs marching band reaches state finals again

Led by Director Ron Lambert, Lakewood Ranch has six consecutive top-five performances

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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2016
Manatee County reviews Greene piece of CORE project

A 275-acre bio-technical and medical park in Lakewood Ranch is beginning to take shape.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2016
Pig carcasses cause Sarasota traffic backup

Interstate-75 was backed up near its intersection with Fruitville Road due to a truck dumping pig carcasses on the roadway, according to social media posts.

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Andy Adams controls 75 of the condo units at the former Colony.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 16, 2016
Adams says ‘no’ to Colony proposal ... for now

Majority unit owner Andy Adams has voted against an Orlando developer’s plan to redevelop the Longboat Key resort.

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A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel under General Manager Jeff Mayers.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 16, 2016
$100M hotel project looms for Resort at Longboat Key Club

A May 2015 referendum will allow the resort to build the new Longboat Key Club Hotel.

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East Manatee Fire Rescue Deputy Chief Lee Whitehurst and Chief Byron Teates say the renovations to the station bring it to current standards.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2016
East Manatee fired up about new home

East Manatee Fire Rescue District set to open new Station 2.

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Palmetto's John Tucker, 3, tries on a virtual flight suit before visiting with Santa.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2016
Families suit up for Santa

Mall at UTC unveils interactive Santa experience for children.

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Longboat Key Town Manager David Bullock and Town Attorney Maggie Mooney-Portale, shown in this file photo at a Manatee County Commission meeting, received generally high marks during their evaluations Monday on Bullock's 66th birthday.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 16, 2016
High marks ... and a question mark in Longboat Key performance reviews

Commissioners praise town manager and attorney in their reviews, but note concerns about succession planning

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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