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Write-On Sarasota owner Eileen Wallace says the level of communication between neighboring businesses is higher than it's ever been in her eight years on First Street.
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  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2016
First Street merchants band together to forge identity

What's on First? The answer may elude most Sarasota shoppers, but businesses on First Street hope a joint branding campaign can raise awareness of the mini-district.

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Although he told the commission he would withdraw his application for an apartment complex, Harvey Vengroff is willing to reconsider — as long as the city doesn't require inspections of his property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2016
Inspection request puts Vengroff apartments in jeopardy

Harvey Vengroff says he will withdraw his affordable housing plans if the city demands annual inspections, but staff believes a compromise is still possible.

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Darwin Santa Maria plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2016
WHAT’S HAPPENING: Darwin's on Siesta and affordable housing backlash

Darwin Santa Maria has found a new home in Siesta Key Village, and our Facebook followers responded to the fallout from Monday’s City Commission meeting.

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Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2016
Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2016
Tamiami Trail lanes closed due to flooding

Sarasota Police expect northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at the intersection with Bee Ridge Road to be closed for 2 hours.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2016
Siesta Key lures Darwin Santa Maria

The local chef plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.

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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce their deal with Schroeder-Manatee Ranch on Monday.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 4, 2016
Lakewood Ranch lands The Players Theatre for Waterside

The Players plans to spend $8 million to $12 million for its new complex on 4.5 acres

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East County businessman Mac Carraway says the committee came to the "inescapable conclusion" that funding is needed to take care of the county's growing infrastructure needs.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2016
Advisory board says half-cent sales tax is best solution

Committee unanimously recommends a sales tax to fund county's infrastructure needs.

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SANCA President and CEO Paul Blackketter says he wouldn't be leaving if he didn't have full confidence in his staff at SANCA.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2016
Smooth waters at SANCA

Despite losing two top executives, SANCA board chairman says Benderson Park remains on course.

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The northeast corner of the Tom Bennett Park property, pictured here with Interstate 75 in the distance, is where the water park would be located.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2016
Will Lost Lagoon come up short for this ride?

Manatee County about to discover whether water park planning can move forward.

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Manfred Welfonder, principal at MW Corp., has been hoping to redevelop the Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key for more than five years.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • May 4, 2016
Welfonder seeks Colony plan with Fairmont Hotels

The Town Commission will consider extending the grandfathered tourism units for the Colony Beach & Tennis Club.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 4, 2016
Firm protests contract for Longboat Key beach project

A firm has protested the town’s $6.5 million choice of a contractor to mine Longboat Pass and New Pass to renourish island beaches.

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Country Club Shores residents, both human and canine, rally in support of their crosswalk.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • May 4, 2016
Crosswalks: Should they stay or should they go?

For many residents, the answer is ‘stay.’ Now, the commission is hitting the brakes on a plan to ask FDOT to remove the safety features.

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Mother Nancy Sekelsky with her sons, Dante and Luis Valenzuela. The three manage the restaurant together.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Taste of Peru

New family restaurant on University Parkway serves Peruvian food, culture.

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Peggy Christ lives along the Braden River and often sits out with her dog, Nicky, on the patio. She said a bridge would be an asset to the community.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • May 4, 2016
Tara Bridge talk resurfaces

Group forms to urge Manatee County to build a bridge that connects Honore Avenue and Tara Boulevard.

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