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FDOT officials will examine the effects of the temporary speed tables on speed and traffic flow.
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  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2018
St. Armands speed table plans advance

St. Armands Circle stakeholders recommended moving ahead with a test of four temporary traffic-calming devices at intersections around the district.

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The city of Sarasota has formally adopted a master plan for redeveloping 53 acres of bayfront land surrounding the Van Wezel.
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  • David Conway
  • September 13, 2018
Building the bayfront: Officials plot master plan implementation

The city has a grand design for revitalizing the bayfront. It will cost hundreds of millions of dollars to build. How, exactly, will the vision become reality?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 13, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.13.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 12, 2018
Opening Coffee fires up SPARCC volunteers

The SPARCC Auxiliary warmed up for the fundraising season with its Opening Coffee event at The Field Club.

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  • Neighbors
Beginning Dec. 10, Frontier will fly to Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 12, 2018
Frontier adds Atlanta to its destinations from SRQ

Like its new service to Philadelphia and Cleveland, low-cost airline plans to launch Atlanta on Dec. 10.

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The city is reviewing messages dating back to September 2012 as part of an investigation of City Manager Tom Barwin's email use.
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  • David Conway
  • September 11, 2018
City releases first batch of city manager emails

An attorney for City Manager Tom Barwin said an initial review does not suggest Barwin conducted substantive city business via private email, though critics see issues.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 11, 2018
Remembering 9/11 at USF Sarasota-Manatee

USF Sarasota-Manatee held a 9/11 remembrance ceremony to honor victims, heroes and first-responders.

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The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable levels of bacteria in the water.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2018
No-swim advisory lifted for Bird Key

Once again, officials have detected elevated bacteria levels associated with red tide in Sarasota’s waters.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 10, 2018
Canine Club dog park opens at Gillespie Park

After years of residents pushing for a dog park in the Gillespie Park neighborhood, the Canine Club finally opens.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Youth learn life skills with Blooming Impressions

Blooming Impressions partner with Kappa Alpha Psi to offer minority youth a way to learn skills and gain self-esteem.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 7, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.07.18

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Thunder and Lightning, two female pygmy killer whales, in a hospital pool at Mote. (Mote photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 7, 2018
Two rescued whales die, Mote reports

Third whale found on Longboat Key beach remains in critical condition.

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The Bay Sarasota board members Jennifer Compton and A.G. Lafley chat with City Manager Tom Barwin at a special City Commission meeting Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
City Commission adopts bayfront master plan

City officials endorsed a vision for redeveloping 53 acres of land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall at a special meeting Thursday.

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Westfield Siesta Key will begin hosting The Night Market twice a month beginning in October.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 6, 2018
Night Market coming to Westfield Siesta Key

Starting next month, the Night Market will bring a new shopping experience to Westfield Siesta Key.

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  • David Conway
  • September 6, 2018
Bayfront group prepares for master plan presentation

On Thursday, The Bay Sarasota will go before the City Commission in hopes officials will adopt a master plan for redeveloping more than 50 acres of waterfront land.

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