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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Suncoast Tennis League sets team record

Eleven teams were added to the Suncoast Tennis League this season, leading to a record 147 teams from 30 clubs in Manatee and Sarasota Counties.

  • East County
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Airport officials report that more than 1 million passengers have traveled through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in the past 12 months.
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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 24, 2013
Curbside valet service debuts at SRQ

Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport began a curbside valet service on Tuesday, streamlining the air travel process for area customers.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 24, 2013
Rams win district crown

The Riverview High boys cross-country team scored 32 points to win the Class 4A-District 8 championship Oct. 23 in Largo.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Wedding bells

Jennifer Greaves, daughter of Jim and Sheri Greaves, married Jeff Zych, son of Jeffrey and Sandra Zych, at sunset Aug. 3, on Siesta Beach.

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  • October 24, 2013
Going for the gold

Travis Taafe, 17, competed in the 49th Head of the Charles Regatta Oct. 19 and Oct. 20.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 24, 2013
Sarasota's crime rate raises alarm

FBI crime statistics expose disparities between the city of Sarasota and the rest of the county and place Sarasota in the same league as major crime hot spots nationwide.

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Reid
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 24, 2013
Reid ousted as Sarasota County administrator

Sarasota County commissioners vote to terminate Randall Reid after lackluster performance reviews.

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Sarasota's Big Pass has never been dredged.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 24, 2013
Pressure mounts to review Big Pass dredging plans

Area residents call for an independent review of a project to mine Big Pass for Lido Beach sand.

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The lot at 20 N. Washington Blvd. is currently used as a parking lot for the county services across the street, but could eventually be the home of a 150-room hotel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2013
Downtown hotel moves closer to gaining approval

The County Commission directed staff to negotiate with developers interested in constructing a 150-room Kimpton hotel at U.S. 301 and Main Street Wednesday.

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Construction crews demolished a historic building abutting Laurel Park this month for the proposed expansion of a philanthropic consignment shop.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
News Briefs

Burns Square parking lot reopens to the public; Woman's Exchange begins demolition and expansion; City discusses future of GWIZ property

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The sketch, by Principal Urban Designer Andrew Georgiadis, shows the “pad” building that will sit adjacent to the State Street garage facing Lemon Avenue. The building could consist of four live/work units and two large apartments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2013
City selects State Street garage design

After months of discussion, the City Commission picked a design for the State Street garage Monday, despite some concerns from the city's broker.

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  • David Conway
  • October 24, 2013
City voices concerns about 2050 changes

Sarasota County is re-examining how it manages growth in unincorporated areas, which has city residents and officials worried about how they might be affected.

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  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 24, 2013
Siesta Key revisits outdoor display ban

A Siesta Key ban on outdoor merchandise displays is under review, continuing a debate ignited by a crackdown on Siesta zoning codes launched earlier this year.

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The aerial photo shows the parking lot of Ted Sperling Park on Lido Key and portions of the vacant site next to the parking lot. The park is a favorite for kayakers.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2013
Our View

Tragedy of the kayaks

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Standing water left over from September’s storms has delayed progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 24, 2013
Beach project is a drain on funding

Plans to dewater the Beach Road Drainage Improvements construction site have hit another snag. Problems threaten to once again delay the project and muddy tourists' impressions of a top area attraction.

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