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The $2.1 million projected cost of the Sarasota BMX track renovations is $400,000 over budget, which Sarasota County staff say won't be the case as the design progresses.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 7, 2014
County advances BMX renovations

Sarasota County commissioners voted to spend $31,000 for a pre-construction manager upgrades to the Sarasota BMX track, but questioned a business plan for the future of the park.

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Jo Rita Stevens with rev. Don Roberts
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  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Kiwanis Club Prayer Breakfast

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Sarasota began their day with a Prayer Breakfast Wednesday, May 7, at Der Dutchman. The breakfast was part of the international club's thirteenth annual Kiwanis Club World Week of Prayer. Attendees enjoyed a fresh breakfast and heard from guest speaker Rev. Don Roberts, past president and CEO of Goodwill Manasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
Campaign Against Summer Hunger

Here are the donation totals for All Faiths Food Bank's Campaign Against Summer Hunger.

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Blue Que Island Grill began as a smokehouse on Siesta Key in 2000.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Blu Que Island Grill

This week we went in the kitchen at Blu Que Island Grill with General Manager Maureen Hazlett and chef Kent Dalton while he prepares the restaurant's award-winning Asian smoked chicken wings.

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Hugh Bettendorf and Allison Archbold
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 6, 2014
3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

3rd annual Chairman's Circle Dinner

  • Black Tie
The city is considering building a parking garage on St. Armands to mitigate parking issues, but the Urban Design Studio believes the issue can be addressed with other solutions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 6, 2014
St. Armands BID hears talk on parking, transit

The city's Urban Design Studio urged caution regarding a potential parking garage on St. Armands, encouraging the use of alternative forms of transportation.

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The Sarasota BMX track is the nation's oldest continuously running course.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
Commission to consider BMX track renovations

Sarasota County commissioners could pick a construction manager for the estimated $1.7 million project Wednesday.

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El Adobe will close after operating for 40 years on South Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 6, 2014
El Adobe site sells for $2 million

Tampa-based development firm Brightwork Real Estate bought the parcel housing the landmark Sarasota restaurant May 1.

  • Siesta Key
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A rendering depicts the State Street garage, scheduled for completion in March 2015.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 5, 2014
State Street parking lot to close May 19

With work on the State Street garage expected to continue into March, the city is focusing on offsetting the loss of 139 parking spaces during construction.

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The limited edition stamps honor the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 5, 2014
VIDEO: U.S. Postal Service unveils limited-edition circus stamps

The ceremony was held in front of the Ca'D Zan and included clowns, circus cars and a First Day of Issue sale of the limited-edition Forever Stamps.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 5, 2014
Giving Challenge gets ready for take off

Each year, The Giving Partner hosts a 24-hour fundraising drive. From noon Tuesday, May 6 to noon Wednesday, May 7, more than 400 local 501(c)(3) organizations are seeking funds.

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Sarasota County commissioners will continue the dialogue about a potential come-as-you-are homeless shelter during a meeting Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 5, 2014
County to draft contract for homeless shelter site

Sarasota County staff will update commissioners on the local homeless initiative Tuesday, including plans to purchase a $282,000 site for a future shelter.

  • Siesta Key
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John Albritton, Mary McAndrews-Albritton and Doug Bradbury
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2014
4th annual Men Who Cook

4th annual Men Who Cook

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Sam Alfstad, Steve High, Susan McLeod and Larry Thompson
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 4, 2014
Season of Sculpture Wrap Party

Season of Sculpture Wrap Party

  • Black Tie
Due to inclement weather, the contest took place on Sunday not Saturday.
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • May 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 42nd annual Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture

The 42nd Siesta Key Amateur Sand Sculpture contest returned to the Siesta Beach Sunday, May 4. The beach was transformed into an exhibit for visitors as sculptors of all ages and abilities competed for cash prizes. Mark Wilson's 'Bonfire' won overall while 'Where's the Peanut?' won first place in People's Choice.

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