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The north fire station will host a free CPR training session 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the north fire station, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 8, 2016
Firefighters offer free CPR training course

The north fire station will host a free CPR training session 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the north fire station, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive.

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Sen. Nancy Detert spoke about her decision to leave the state senate and run for the Sarasota County Commission.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Republican Club introduces local candidates

Local and state candidates prepare for the 2016 election year.

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The Fort Hamer Bridge Project also includes the widening of Fort Hamer Road and Upper Manatee River Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 7, 2016
Bridge creates path to prosperity

Entrepreneurs in Lakewood Ranch say the Fort Hamer Bridge could tap into a new market.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
Developers of Palm Avenue hotel buy land for hotel in Nokomis

A $2.2 million sale in Nokomis will allow for a new Hilton hotel.

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The Longboat Key Town Commission approved a revised recommendation by its financial consultant Monday night that reduces an original assessment of $2,494.77 for each boat slip owner to $29.68.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 7, 2016
Boat House owners praise commission’s decision

Boat House slip owners voiced their opposition in the last week to being charged an assessment of $1,660.52 for a Gulf of Mexico Drive undergrounding project.

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Carson Bise, of TischlerBise, explains how school impact fees are determined.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 7, 2016
Manatee County Commission OKs school impact fees

Starting in April, the school board will again collect fees on new development.

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Station 17 is located on DeSoto Road, just east of Honore Avenue.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota County opens new fire station

Sarasota County Fire Station 17 will serve the area along University Parkway and generally east of Interstate 75.

  • East County
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Frescura, fresh off the plane from a Chicago winter, enjoying the sun in the heart of the village.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Ann Frescura

The incoming Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce executive director brings a unique perspective.

  • Sarasota
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Volunteer Roxanne Williamson holds up a 10-pound bag of shells found on the grounds of Phillippi Estate Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Consortium of Colleges, City land swap

WEEK OF JAN. 7 2016

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  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

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As CEO of Jebco Ventures, Bridges is spearheading two hotel projects and three residential developments, among other efforts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Bridges builds up development resume

Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges has a full docket of ongoing projects throughout Sarasota, and he's embracing every challenge.

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Entrepreneur David Chessler said he wants the future of the Main Plaza complex to reflect the desires of Sarasota residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Main Plaza developer strives to reflect community vision

David Chessler, one-third of the entrepreneurial team overseeing the redevelopment of Main Plaza, wants the project to represent the desires and needs of Sarasota residents.

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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently with staff on assembling resident input and synthesizing it into a final product for the new form-based zoning code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Murphy readies new zoning code

Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy will finish her work on a new form-based code for the city of Sarasota — but not before it gets a thorough vetting.

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Doug Logan, the city's homelessness director, plans to unveil a new organization focused on housing homeless individuals in early 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Logan crafts strategy for addressing homelessness

City homelessness director Doug Logan believes Sarasota can make significant strides toward addressing a long-standing issue in 2016 — as long as politics don’t get in the way.

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The first major project when Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki arrived was to repair the mangrove walkway. The new Steinwachs Family Foundation Mangrove Walkway opened in November.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Jennifer Rominiecki

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki sees the opportunity to grow both the gardens and its revenue sources.

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