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One of the central points of contention regarding the Selby Gardens master plan is the scale of a proposed parking garage. The application calls for a building up to 75 feet tall with a rooftop restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 3, 2019
Divided Planning Board endorses Selby Gardens proposal

Despite some reservations, a majority of the advisory board recommended approval of the contentious master plan, which will now go to the City Commission for review.

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Doug Spencer and Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 2, 2019
Common ground

National Coffee with a Cop day was Oct. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility will be demolished in 2020.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 2, 2019
Siesta Key Water Reclamation Facility demolition slated for 2020

The facility was decommissioned in 2018 and the property is now home to the Siesta Key Master Pump Station

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Carlton Irvis will run the Chicago Marathon on Oct. 13.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 1, 2019
Man runs for charity

Carlton Irvis hopes to donate $1,300 to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls before he runs the Chicago Marathon.

  • Sarasota
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Bay Haven School of Basics Plus students played at the park Tuesday morning after the city cut the ribbon on the new playground.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2019
City unveils new Pioneer Park playground

After the previous playground was destroyed in a fire, the city has replaced the equipment at the park near Cocoanut Avenue and 12th Street.

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Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in local government and has attended school board meetings from a young age.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 30, 2019
Sarasota student wants to lower the school board voting age

Bear Mancinni has always had an interest in government. His newest venture is getting the voting age for Sarasota School Board elections lowered to 16.

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Jared Gracia-David performs wire walking with the Sailor Circus. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 30, 2019
Pine View, Sailor Circus graduate competes in global competition

Jared Gracia-David drew on his wire walking experience to create a video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 30, 2019
Church of the Redeemer extends blessing to pets

The church held its annual Blessing of the Animals on Sept. 29.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Southside goes gold for childhood cancer awareness

Southside Elementary School raised money for the Benjamin Gilkey Fund for Innovation Pediatric Research.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 26

Lois Kastner photographed this heron overlooking Clower Creek in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Katherine Harris welcomes new USF system president to Sarasota

Steven Currall became the University of South Florida system president in July.

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Of the 31 semifinalists, 27 students were from Pine View School.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Sarasota Schools recognizes 31 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

The National Merit Scholarship began in 1955.

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Shalaine McLaughlin jumps in front of “Ballet” by Truman Adams.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 27, 2019
Strike a pose interactively

If you snap a photo in front the murals tag @rosemarysquaresrq and hashtag #RMSQart #ARTUPsrq.

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The eatery is expected to open in early 2020 in the 2,000-square-foot space adjacent to Acropolis Greek Taverna along Cattlemen Road. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 26, 2019
Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

Georgie's Garden Cafe to open at University Town Center in Sarasota

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While the concession is closed, the city will be evaluating prospective vendors to run the food and drink operations at the beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 26, 2019
Lido Beach concession to close for upgrades

Construction on the pavilion renovations will begin Sept. 30 and are expected keep the concession closed through December.

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