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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Souper heroes

Siesta Key Chapel members participated in the Souper Bowl of Caring Feb. 2. The national fundraiser began in 1990 to help feed local families.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
David Conway Parking spaces along Hillview Street fill up quickly during peak hours, forcing some employees and customers to leave their cars in residential areas.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 6, 2014
Southside struggles with parking woes

The scarcity of undeveloped land in Southside Village leaves it without a solution to its long-time parking dilemma.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
Siesta Key Village reaches tipping point

Stakeholders on the Key differ in their views on the optimal mix of retail versus restaurants for the popular tourist destination.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Ian Black
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  • David Conway
  • February 6, 2014
Strong mayor supporters justify their stance

A portion of the latest charter proponents used the word 'dysfunctional' to describe Sarasota's current council/manager form of government.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
News Briefs

State Street parking garage costs surprise commissioners; SKVA takes official stance on Big Pass Dredge project; Arlington Park Pool set to close for major renovations

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo. Robert Milligan
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
Realtors return home to Sarasota market

The Sarasota Association of Realtors reports that membership increased by about 9% last year. The influx highlights the area's resurgent real estate market.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Amy Quesinberry
  • February 6, 2014
Observer Media Group buys The West Orange Times

The Observer Media Group will continue to provide in-depth community coverage to the paper's readership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Conway One potential code revision would drop a requirement that forces some buildings to have a setback below the fourth story.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 6, 2014
Studio ready to tweak downtown zoning code

Downtown regulations governing density and design could change under the forthcoming form-based code.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Our view

3 good ideas; 'it's time'

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Letters to the Editor

The Observer's readers weigh in on local issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Courtesy photo Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department Chief Steve Kona has been in his position for a year and a half.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • February 6, 2014
A helping hand for the rescuers

The Nokomis Volunteer Fire Department purchased new protective gear for its firefighters thanks to a donation from the Casey Key Foundation.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Photo courtesy of Imely Photography
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2014
Occasions

To see your own wedding, engagement, anniversary and birth annoucements in the Sarasota Observer, send your information to Jessica Luck at [email protected].

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe typically drives between 45 and 50 mph when she's solo go-kart racing.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2014
Fast track

Ten-year-old Sarah Cripe began solo go-kart racing last summer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 6, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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