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City commissioners approve solicitation ordinance — learn more in today's headlines!
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2013
April 16: Morning Headlines

Commissioners approve solicitation ordinance; Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation; today's forecast

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Riverview High junior Emily Schofield returns a shot in her No. 1 singles match.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Riverview High Tennis

The Riverview High boys and girls tennis teams both captured Class 4A-Region 4 championships April 11 to advance to the FHSSA State Tennis Finals April 17-19 in Altamonte Springs.

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  • Neighbors
Staff will introduce International Federation of Rowing Association officials at the start of the meeting for a discussion of the 2017 World Rowing Championships bid.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 16, 2013
Sarasota and Manatee commissioners talk transportation

Commissioner Joe Barbetta spearheaded motions during an April 9 meeting, to earmark $79,200 of tourist development funds for the Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix.

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Chairwomen Jonna Keller and Carol Buchanan
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 15, 2013
Women in a Changing World

Women in a Changing World

  • Black Tie
Commissioners also moved forward with Palm Avenue hotel and voted to establish ad hoc sound committee.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 15, 2013
Commissioners approve solicitation ordinance

Mayor Suzanne Atwell said the City Commission needed to address the increase in panhandling.

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There was a shooting on Orange Avenue last night - learn more in today's daily headlines.
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • April 15, 2013
April 15: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting; Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion; Students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition; The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity; Black Tie Untied

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Anyone with information about the shooting should call Det. Riley at 954-7062.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Police investigate Orange Avenue shooting

Officers found a 22-year-old woman with gunshot wounds on the floor of an apartment after 11 p.m. Sunday, April 14.

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    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Christian students advance to Odyssey of the Mind world competition

Sarasota Christian Odyssey of the Mind teams will compete with students from all over the world at Michigan State University May 22 to 25.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 15, 2013
New College to offer first-ever summer session

Students will have an opportunity to enroll in four or six-week summer courses for the first time in the school's history.

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The new law would replace a repealed ordinance, called ordinance 23-1, that prohibited panhandlers from using signs to ask for money.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 15, 2013
City commissioners to consider new solicitation ordinance

Commissioners will also vote on tandem parking and discuss sound regulations.

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City Manager Tom Barwin has called the possible Boulevard of the Arts development a "catalyst project" for the area.
    By
  • Roger Drouin
  • April 15, 2013
Rosemary catalyst project scheduled for May discussion

City officials plan to extend an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) and seek proposals from developers interested in building a mixed-use project on the city-owned land.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota County picked for "big" conference

The Alliance for Innovation selected Sarasota to host the 2014 BIG Ideas Conference.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota GOP to honor Sean Hannity

Local Republicans will honor Sean Hannity as Statesman of the Year this summer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police have not filed charges against the driver.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 15, 2013
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 to investigate crash

Sarasota Police closed a portion of U.S. 41 near downtown early Sunday, April 14, after a vehicle struck two pedestrians the previous night, according to a news release.

  • Sarasota
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Al and Irene Brum
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 14, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Fiesta

Vendors and art enthusiasts filled the Siesta Key Village Saturday, April 13 for the annual Siesta Fiesta event. Dozens of vendors sold original artwork throughout the weekend.

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