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Selby's plans have drawn concerns about increased traffic and the size of a parking garage.
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  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2019
Timing of Selby meeting sparks debate

Despite protests, a hearing on a proposed Selby Gardens project is being pushed from July to September.

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David Lough said Rosemary District residents want a centrally located park that would serve as many people
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2019
Rosemary residents share park vision

The Rosemary District Association is lobbying the city to purchase land to convert into a park for the rapidly growing neighborhood.

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The pedal tours are already permitted on Siesta Key and have the support of some downtown businesses. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
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  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2019
City explores pedal pub regulations

The city will consider an ordinance permitting pedal tours to operate downtown, though some officials have questions.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 20, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.20.18

Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.

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Eileen Walsh Normile is chairwoman of the Sarasota Planning Board.
  • By Eileen Walsh Normile
  • June 20, 2019
My View: Blank slates or informed volunteers?

Questions over Epoch appeal raise a broader issue of expertise, involvement on advisory boards.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 19, 2019
Three Sarasota teens killed in Ringling Causeway crash, police say

Victims were two brothers, 19 and 17 years of age, and a 15-year-old girl.

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Commissioners also considered the idea of downpayment assistance for residents in need of financial aid.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 19, 2019
County to organize workshop on affordable housing

To be scheduled in August or September, commissioners aim to take action on affordable housing by hosting an expert-led workshop.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 19, 2019
2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year winner Leonela Tase Sueiro receives warm welcome at SRQ airport

Leonela Tase Sueiro, the 2019 Southeast Region Youth of the Year, had a big surprise waiting for her when she came home.

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This conceptual image shows the initial vision for building out the bayfront under the city's adopted master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2019
The Bay receives $2 million donation

The anonymous gift will go toward establishing the first phase of a bayfront park project.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County School Board approves new cell phone policy

The policy provides different regulations for students based on their educational stage.

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Commissioners specifically cited their desire to see an increased use in foot traffic as opposed to circulation use during the program. Photo by Cassidy Alexander.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 18, 2019
County plans to pursue pilot program for Sunday library hours

If introduced, the pilot program would introduce 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours at two local libraries.

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Rhonda Montminy and Arnold Simonsen
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2019
Arnold Simonsen remembered as a gentle giant with big heart

The Longboat resident who donated millions to various Sarasota organizations died at age 88.

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Frontier began flying out of Sarasota Bradenton International Airport last year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2019
Frontier announces flights to Cincinnati

The seasonal route will begin in October. The carrier will also offer flights from Sarasota to Philadelphia later this year.

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Commissioners will continue their budget workshops and discussion on Wednesday, June 19.
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 18, 2019
Sarasota County expects to hold the line on tax rate

Sarasota County officials reviewed budget assumptions at their June 18 budget workshop, which included their annual discussion on the millage rate.

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Supporters of the resident group STOP wore red to Monday's meeting as part of an effort to expand the use of public hearings to review development proposals. The commission ultimately kept all existing review procedures in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2019
City Commission declines to change development review

Split on the best approach for reviewing proposed projects, commissioners left existing procedures in place, instead focusing on zoning code changes.

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