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Online listings on vacation rental sites for homes such as this Lido Key property advertise the ability to sleep more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
Residents push for action on ‘hotel houses’

The city will investigate its legal authority to regulate and manage short-term rental properties built to house large groups in residential neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
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The city will work to preserve the nearby butterfly garden when it demolishes the pavilion at Gillespie Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
Gillespie Park pavilion slated for demolition

The city has the neighborhood's support as it plans to remove a shade structure from the park.

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The DID developed a conceptual design for the gateway sign, but the city wasn't interested in pursuing the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 23, 2020
City rejects downtown gateway sign proposal

Uninterested in a plan favored by a downtown group, officials want to explore alternative placemaking solutions.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 23, 2020
The pressure is on, Mote

With the Sarasota County Commission agreeing to front $20 million to Mote Marine for its aquarium from bed taxes, the bigger challenge is yet to come: proving its vision is real.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 23, 2020
Who should rule vacation rentals?

Local governments across Florida struggle to deal with regulating vacation rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.23.20

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The registration deadline for those who wish to vote in the 2020 presidential preference primary is Feb. 18.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • January 22, 2020
Voter registration deadline nearing for primary election

Those who wish to register or update their party affiliation should do so by Feb. 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 22, 2020
A good Sunday read

Selby Library's Sunday hours return on Jan. 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota crew leader Mike Besselman helps Lake Club's Paul Lang cut an insulated concrete form to the right size.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 22, 2020
The Lake Club residents nail compassion

Lake Club volunteers put stock into Habitat for Humanity's effort in Sarasota County.

  • East County
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
'Peace, justice, freedom and equality': Sarasota celebrates MLK Day

Sarasota remember Martin Luther King Jr. with celebrations and a nod to his dream.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 21, 2020
Temple Emanu-el hosts interfaith service

Temple Emanu-El and Light of the World International Church celebrated Martin Luther King Day on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
St. Armands and Lido Key residents have complained to city officials about rental homes marketed online as sleeping more than 20 people.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 20, 2020
City Commission to discuss short-term rental complaints

At Tuesday’s meeting, the board will hear from barrier island residents who say rental houses are commercializing their neighborhoods.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 20, 2020
Sarasota dishes out zest at seafood festival

The Sarasota Seafood and Musical Festival took over JD Hamel Park from Jan. 17-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1994, 300 Ringling Point Drive sold for $1.6 million. It has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,920 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 19, 2020
Sapphire Shores home sells for $1.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 30-Jan. 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Administrative buildings, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 20.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 17, 2020
City, county announce MLK Day closures

Sarasota government offices and other facilities will be closed or have limited hours in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 20.

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