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Ron Carter and Jim Nale
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  • May 8, 2014
La Cirque Appetit

La Cirque Appetit

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Lori Babyak and Theresa Getzen
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  • May 8, 2014
A Fashionable Evening: A Tribute to Phil King Honorary Committee Reception

A Fashionable Evening: A Tribute to Phil King Honorary Committee Reception

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  • May 8, 2014
Obituary: Kenneth Hugh Barr

Kenneth Hugh Barr, 73, of Sarasota, died May 8.

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The remaining work on the Bay Island seawall replacement project should take six months, according to Sarasota County staff.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta seawall project moves ahead

Sarasota County commissioners gave staff approval Wednesday, to proceed with the Bay Island Park seawall replacement project.

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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 8, 2014
Looking for love

Siesta Key residents along the Grand Canal have a new neighbor, Mr. T the gopher tortoise.

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The Woman's Exchange seeks to expand its footprint to better manage internal circulation and sales, but residents across the street from the addition are worried about the consignment shop’s plans. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Residents react to overlay project

Residents hope their concerns about the expansion of the Woman's Exchange - the first project to go through the Laurel Park Overlay District review process - are taken into consideration.

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The County Commission approved 500-foot no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo in January. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Siesta residents question parking restriction's effects

Nearly four months after the county installed no-parking zones on Avenida de Mayo, residents still see cars parked in restricted areas.

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File photo The 2013 Sarasota Chalk Festival, themed "Legacy of Valor," featured 500 artists.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Chalk Festival founder explains relocation

Denise Kowal said moving the festival from Burns Square was a difficult decision, but her issues with the Sarasota City Commission led to her relocating the event.

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Courtesy photo El Adobe will close Saturday after spending more than 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2014
News Briefs

El Adobe site sells for $2 million; Tourism officials call emergency meeting

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Courtesy renderings McKim and Creed presented two images that depicted what an above-ground lift station structure could possibly look like. The group said the designs are still preliminary and subject to input from city residents.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Commission OKs above-ground lift station building

To protect Lift Station 87 from storm surges, the City Commission approved a new design that will place a building on the site.

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File photo One of the six catalyst areas the city's Urban Design Studio selected will focus on reducing sign clutter around the Circle.
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Urban Design Studio targets St. Armands sign reduction

When Lou Costa looks at road signs posted throughout the city, he sees something more than a speed limit or a parking restriction - he sees missed opportunities.

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  • May 8, 2014
Our View

Citizens Voice: misnomer

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  • May 8, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Raccoons are a common sight during the day at Ted Sperling Park, and the county is trying to reduce their ability to scavenge through trash cans for food. Photo by David Conway
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  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2014
Lido raccoons pose problems

The raccoon population at Ted Sperling Park - undeterred by the presence of humans - has become a headache for some South Lido Beach visitors.

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Prior to May 5, the Sarasota Christian softball team had not played for a regional title since 2004. The girls captured their first Final Four berth with a 7-6 victory over Vero Beach Master's Academy.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 8, 2014
Historic Run

The Sarasota Christian School softball team captured its first Class 2A-Region 3 regional title and Final Four berth May 5.

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