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Mayor Jack Duncan was hospitalized Friday. 2015 file photo
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  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 18, 2016
Longboat Mayor Jack Duncan recovering after hospitalization

Vice Mayor Terry Gans will be in charge of the Longboat Key Town Commission during Duncan’s convalescence.

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This mobile carillon, currently at the Sarasota Medieval Fair, could stay in town a little longer if one resident can find a home for it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota resident seeks home for carillon

Wylie Crawford believes an obscure instrument would be a widely embraced addition to the city. Now, he just has to find someone who agrees.

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Visit Sarasota County coordinated with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron to attract the annual conference.
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota to host 2018 World Sailing Annual Conference

For the first time, sailing’s governing body will hold its annual meeting in the United States.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County may shore up film incentives

The County Commission will soon consider earmarking $213,000 to restore an incentive fund aimed at luring filmmakers to the area.

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Richard Gonzmart is building a restaurant on the site of the former Pattigeorge's Waterfront Restaurant on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • November 17, 2016
Longboat planners want Pattigeorge’s site to always have a restaurant

The former 7,241-square-foot Pattigeorge’s Waterfront Restaurant on Longboat Key will soon be torn down.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota County draws record tourism numbers

Bed tax collections during the 2016 fiscal year nearly reached $20 million, which is a 4.7% increase over the previous year.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 17, 2016
Sarasota developer plans Arlington Park townhomes

Local native Leonard Meyer hopes to house doctors, nurses and interns in six four-story buildings slated for the neighborhood east of the South Trail.

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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.

  • Sarasota
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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.
    By
  • 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

  • East County
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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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