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Project opponents packed the commission chambers Thursday, but the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Siesta Promenade applications.
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  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2018
Planning Commission endorses Siesta Promenade plans

Despite strong resident concerns about the scope of the Stickney Point project and its effects on traffic, the advisory board recommended approving the development.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in state championship match

The Cougars went up 2-0 before losing in five sets

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Assistant Superintendent and Chief Academic Officer Laura Kingsley, Executive Director of Secondary Schools Steve Cantees and Director of Leadership Carol Kay Brown led the charge for surprising Dr. LaShawn Frost, center
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 15, 2018
Booker Middle, Riverview High administrators collect district awards

Principal and assistant principal now eligible for statewide honor.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 15

Sepp Gmuender captured the setting sun while looking over the Sarasota Bay from his home in Sarasota.

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A condominium in Bay Plaza 1255 N. Gulfstream Ave. recently sold for $2,235,000. Built in 1982, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,387 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $2 million in February.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 15, 2018
Bay Plaza condo sells for $2,235,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 29-Nov. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Lois Trotochau is one of several Lido Shores residents to report issues with a neighboring vacation rental property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2018
Residents oppose proposed rental rules

As the city prepares to consider allowing some short-term rentals in neighborhoods, Lido Key residents are leading a campaign against the changes.

  • Sarasota
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Laurel Park residents raise their hands to show their opposition to the proposed zoning changes in the form-based code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 15, 2018
Code breakers: Neighborhood leaders oppose zoning changes

City staff is still reviewing a proposed form-based zoning code, but already, some residents are ready to throw the planning document away.

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Fred Soto was part of a generation of civic activists who contributed to the revitalization of downtown Sarasota. As city commissioner, he served during the construction of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 14, 2018
Former Sarasota Mayor Fred Soto dies

Fred Soto was a successful businessman and civic leader who filled his time by finding ways to help others.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 14, 2018
Sarasota County schools announces Teacher of the Year nominees

Teachers from Sarasota High School, Wilkinson Elementary School and Oak Park School were honored as nominees for Sarasota County's 2019 Teacher of the Year award.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 14, 2018
Still red, and deep blue

Florida is like the nation: Its rural and less-populated areas are holding on to their conservative ways, while the most populous centers are becoming increasingly progressive.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2018
10 things you missed while you were away

A lot of news happened over the summer. Not all of it smelled bad.

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Rick Piccolo, SRQ president and CEO, Robert Spencer, Sarasota Manatee Airport Authority board chairman and Drew Wells, Allegiant's vice president of planning and revenue appear at a press conference Tuesday regarding new service.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 13, 2018
Allegiant announces nine new SRQ flights

Beginning next year, Allegiant will offer flights from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport to cities including Cleveland, Baltimore and Nashville, Tenn.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • November 12, 2018
Sherman Cooper

Sherman Cooper, 86, of University Park Country Club, previously of Longboat Key, passed on November 9th, 2018. His obituary tribute is publishing in the Longboat Key & Sarasota/Siesta Key Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Cardinal Mooney volleyball is headed to the 5A state championship match.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 12, 2018
Cardinal Mooney volleyball headed to state championship match

The Cougars beat Cardinal Gibbons 3-1 to advance

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