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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 3, 2016
Country Club home sells for $1.68 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 17 to June 24

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 2, 2016
Pattigeorge’s sells for $2 million

The Columbia Restaurant Group bought the iconic Longboat Key restaurant for $1.96 million this week.

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Developer Anthony Homer aims to replace an aging abandoned warehouse with a new apartment complex in Newtown.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2016
Developer to transform Newtown warehouse into housing

Anthony Homer aims to invest $3.8 million to redevelop a vacant warehouse into a 20-unit apartment complex for students.

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Todd Mathes presented updated renderings of Benderson Development's Siesta Promenade at a workshop at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church on Thursday.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 1, 2016
Neighbors not sold on Siesta Promenade

Despite decreased traffic access to the abutting neighborhood, residents worry Benderson’s Siesta Promenade project will increase gridlock near Siesta Key.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 1, 2016
Tube Dude to open in downtown Sarasota

Issues on St. Armands Circle have pushed the maker of the quirky outdoor art installments into the former Victoria Blooms building.

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Model homes are available for viewing throughout the East County area.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2016
Lakewood Ranch claims half of Manatee's growth

Home values rose 8.31% countywide over 2015 values.

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Manatee County District 5 Commissioner Vanessa Baugh said she did not violate ethics laws.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 30, 2016
County Commission candidate asks for 'fair fight'

Candidate Kathleen Grant alleges her opponent violated Florida's code of ethics.

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The Cask and Ale hopes to open in the 1500 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
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  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Commission hearing to decide fate of Main Street bar

The Cask and Ale, a St. Petersburg cocktail and small plates lounge, plans to open a downtown location — but the City Commission must approve the project first.

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A portion of U.S. 41 in downtown Sarasota will close for the bayfront fireworks display.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Street closures planned for Fourth of July festivities

Throughout the city of Sarasota, the celebration of Independence Day will come with a series of closures.

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Jonny's Free Beach Rides driver Dave Catalfino drives a golf cart down Ocean Boulevard. Owner Mike LePore thinks the point-to-point service gives the free rides an advantage over a trolley.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 30, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association pursues trolley plans

Siesta Key business owners hope to finally move forward with plans to introduce an open-air trolley system on the island.

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Martin Frame showed residents examples of David Weekley Homes projects in other areas at Tuesday's community workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Residents welcome Payne Park Village plans

A once-controversial development is getting a much warmer reception under new ownership, but the School Avenue project still has a few hurdles to clear.

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Staff outlined the proposed 2016-17 budget at a series of City Commission workshops this week.
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  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
City budget prioritizes police, planning and parks

With property values continuing to rise, city officials are dealing with a new problem this budget season: figuring out the best way to grow.

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Bayfront 20:20 stakeholders Bob Easterle, Virginia Haley and Michael Klauber have helped steer the creation of a new entity that will take the lead on planning.
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  • David Conway
  • June 30, 2016
Planning group to take the lead on bayfront redevelopment

For more than two years, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has rallied residents around revitalizing the city’s waterfront. By the fall, a new group will assume the responsibility of coming up with an actual master plan.

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Pollo Tropical plans to move into the former Square 1 Burgers across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital on U.S. 41.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 30, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.30.16

A Caribbean restaurant prepares to move into midtown Sarasota, and local college leaders receive statewide recognition.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 29, 2016
UPDATE: Another skimming device in Manatee County

A second device was found Thursday at Crazy Papa's convenience store.

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