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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2016
Carl Hiaasen to speak in Sarasota

The author and columnist will speak to members of the Tiger Bay Club next month.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2016
Longboat mansion sells for $7 million

Realtors from Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate represented the buyer and seller of the 7,586-square-foot home at 3745 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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A neighborhood undergrounding funding concept will be discussed at tonight's regular meeting at Town Hall, 501 Bay Isles Road.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • February 1, 2016
Neighborhood undergrounding discussion continues tonight

Town Manager Dave Bullock is investigating the use of utility reserve funds to help pay for costs associated with the town’s $23.85 million neighborhood and side street undergrounding project.

  • Longboat Key
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Melissa Dunlap and Susan Mitchell wait for the doors to open.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • February 1, 2016
Li'l Nancy's opens, at last

After months of delays, the Sarasota-based barbecue joint opened today on Lakewood Ranch Main Street

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    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 1, 2016
Mall at UTC owner sues Jackie Z

TB Mall at UTC LLC contends in its lawsuit that the clothing and accessories boutique breached its lease when it closed its store in the $315 million mall in October.

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FDOT last year started its two-year project to reconfigure the interchange of University Parkway and Interstate 75. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 1, 2016
University/I-75 interchange to close

The temporary closure Tuesday night will allow crews to install a bridge.

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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 1, 2016
Developer names downtown Sarasota condo project

The Kolter Group plans to begin work on the 157-condominium “The Mark,” as it will be called, by the end of March.

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Army Capt. Bobby Withers tees off in the Homes For Our Troops golf tournament on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Rosedale Golf and Country Club. Captain Withers lost his right leg in an anti-personnel mine explosion on his third deployment to Afghanistan.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 30, 2016
Special round of golf benefits veterans

Homes for our Troops tournament draws huge backing from community at Rosedale Golf and Country Club.

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The city is considering selling the land in front of the Northern Trust parking garage to be developed, which is recommended by the city's 2000 downtown master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 29, 2016
­City Commission to decide future of Lemon Avenue parcel

A developer hopes to purchase city property near the State Street garage, but residents have fought against selling the land, which they believe should be part of Pineapple Park.

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Jody Jorgensen is still getting to know the horses at the facility, including Gracie pictured here. She said she grew up riding bareback with her childhood friend.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2016
SMART hires new exec

New leader hopes to spur drive for donations

  • East County
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 29, 2016
Sarasota Young Professionals weigh in on housing

The program surveyed its membership and asked how much it can afford to pay to live in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 29, 2016
Cask & Ale aims to bring live music to Main Street

The upscale St. Petersburg cocktail and tapas lounge has confirmed its interest in a location in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • January 29, 2016
GreyHawk Landing CDD considers cost savings

A resident pointed out a water system at the pool that is wasting energy and money.

  • East County
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Sand erosion concerns on the south end of the Key have town officials looking at another source of sand for the area.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 29, 2016
Mid-Key beach project sand could help restore south end

Town Manager Dave Bullock is prepared to use some truck-hauled sand to help offset sand losses on the south end of the Key while a permit is pending for a New Pass sand dredging project.

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A special weekday polo match today (Friday, Jan. 29) at the Sarasota Polo Club was postponed due to wet grounds.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 29, 2016
Wet grounds postpones polo

Free event washed out by heavy rains

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