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Michael Barfield considers himself a watchdog for open government in the area. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2014
Open for discussion

Citizens for Sunshine and paralegal Michael Barfield are often cited as a burden on the operation of local government, but Barfield believes he's filling an essential role.

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Gilbert Sharell lives next to the Perry Residence and is fighting against its demolition. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2014
Commission to hear appeal on historic demolition

A group is appealing the demolition of a historic property downtown, but the current owners say the building is no longer financially sustainable.

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Markers for the Casa Museo housing development sit on the 8.4 acres of land that Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents had hoped would become a public park. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2014
Potential park site slated for development

With a planned residential development moving forward, the Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores neighborhood is looking for new targets for parkland.

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The county hopes to select a firm for the third-party review by late October or early November. File photo
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2014
Wreford collects community concerns for Big Pass dredge

In preparation for hiring a third party to review the project, the county is gathering what worries residents most.

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The shopping center next to Hollywood 20 was built to be an upscale mall in 1986. Photo by Colin Reid
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 18, 2014
Residents respond to lease marketing for Main Plaza

Ian Black Real Estate has plans to lease roughly 80,000 square feet of the former shopping center on Main Street.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2014
Football Friday

The Observer wraps up the week in high school football.

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Sam Molyneaux competed in the Sarasota SUP Race Series June 21. File photo
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 18, 2014
County staff takes stand against swim zone shrinking SUP

In its report, staff does not support allowing SUP rentals at Siesta Key public beach.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 18, 2014
Sidelines

Sarasota volleyball victorious in district action; Sarasota Christian volleyball sweeps Donahue Academy; Sailors swing past Rams; Lady Thunder volleyball prevails in five sets

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Shawn Pierson, Friends of Bobby Jones Golf Club president, said he believed the master planning process endorsed by the City Commission would generate wide public input on the future of the course. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2014
Master plan could give Bobby Jones course new life

The City Commission signaled its interest in producing a comprehensive vision for the future of the course, built in 1927.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2014
News Briefs

Stickney Point motels sell for $1.5 million; Sarasota School Board adopts final budget; Wallenda to walk tightrope across Chicago skyscrapers

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Jo. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • September 18, 2014
Your Neighbor | Jenny Jo

Since rediscovering the hula-hoop as an adult, Jo has started a hula-hoop program called Hoops of Fun.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Tom Harmer
  • September 18, 2014
My View

County government invites public's input on budget

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Karin Shillus submitted this sunset photo, taken by the John Ringling Bridge.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 18, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, nature, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

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This home at 1310 Tangier Way has four bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,393 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.45 million. Photo by Amanda Morales
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 18, 2014
Casey Key home sells for $6.2 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

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Suzanne Atwell and Sarah Pappas
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • September 17, 2014
Reception honoring Thomas Buchter

Reception honoring Thomas Buchter

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