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Automated irrigators are supposed to have a functioning sensor that shuts off the system if there is sufficient moisture after a rain, such as these irrigators at Town Hall.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 29, 2015
Caution: wasting water could lead to Manatee County fines

The Lakewood Ranch HOA is trying to educate homeowners about automatic irrigation waste.

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GreenPointe Communities acquired the former Sarasota Quay site for $27 million in 2014.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2015
Former Quay owner moves forward with development

The owner of 14 acres on Sarasota's Bayfront has asked the city for a community workshop to consider street vacations.

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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • November 27, 2015
Tara Preserve CDD seeks new board member

A board member retired last month, leaving a vacancy.

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  • Jack Short
  • November 25, 2015
County will hold public hearing on South Siesta renourishment tax district

The percent of the project cost paid by residents of the district may decrease slightly, but since those costs have doubled, it’s likely assessments will, too.

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County homeless services director Wayne Applebee, left, and consultant Robert Marbut spoke about Sarasota's progress on addressing homelessness issues earlier this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
City manager criticizes county, Marbut shelter philosophy

With Sarasota County examining locations in north Sarasota for a possible homeless center, Tom Barwin says the county is following an “increasingly discredited” consultant.

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Shane, Pinki and Matt Holt are hoping to expand their business, Full Belly Stuffed Burgers.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 25, 2015
Full Belly looks to expand

Successful Lakewood Ranch burger business will offer franchises.

  • East County
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More dead fish associated with red tide made its way back to Country Club Shores canals Tuesday.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • November 25, 2015
Bullock sends crew back to Country Club Shores for dead fish cleanup

More dead fish associated with red tide made its way back to bayside canals Tuesday. It will be cleaned up Wednesday before the Thanksgiving holiday.

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The two white pelicans were sent to Save Our Seabirds for rehabilitation from sanctuaries in Illinois and Wisconsin.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • November 25, 2015
White pelicans migrate to Save Our Seabirds

Save Our Seabirds received two white pelicans from Illinois and Wisconsin for rehabilitation.

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Ella Bontrager and Sarah Miller are excited about Dutchman Hospitality's proposal to build a hotel nearby.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 25, 2015
Der Dutchman owner seeks Pinecraft hotel

The proposed hotel’s reach could go beyond the Amish and Mennonite communities.

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  • Jack Short
  • November 25, 2015
Smallest homes see biggest fees

A new study recommends the largest percentage increases of impact fees for the smallest homes in the county.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING: New raw bar on Osprey Avenue, Donald Trump to rally at Robard's

WEEK OF NOV. 25 2015

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Since being hired in 2012, City Manager Tom Barwin has not been formally evaluated by the City Commission.
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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota officials go without evaluations from commissioners

The city charter requires a formal assessment of three key officials on an annual basis, but the City Commission hasn’t conducted a review since 2011.

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Eric Baird and Jesse Biter are part of BBC Main, a group of investors who purchased the Main Plaza property for $18.1 million Nov. 12.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Main Plaza sale spotlights east end of downtown

Following the $18.1 million sale of Main Plaza, how might the new owners redevelop the property — and how will that impact the eastern end of downtown Sarasota?

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The proposal would replace the current concession area at the pavilion with a restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

Could a mini golf course come to Lido Beach?

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The Starwood Hotel proposal comes from HAAD/ARCADD Inc., a New York and Boston-based design and development firm.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 24, 2015
County receives two hotel proposals for downtown land

In addition to older plans for a Kimpton Hotel, a new proposal calls for the creation of an 8-story mixed use project with a three-floor Starwood Hotel.

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