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One of the city’s proposed economic development funding opportunities would create a matching grant program for commercial storefront upgrades.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City considers economic development ideas

The city has more than $2 million set aside for economic development. Now, officials have to determine the best way to spend it.

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The city hopes to start a single-stream recycling program next year, which will allow residents to place all their recyclables in one bin.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City proposes internal recycling operation

A potential rate increase from a private operator led the city to determine it could manage recycling collection itself.

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The city is working to open a new parking garage on St. Armands Circle by December, at which point staff will institute a paid parking program in the commercial district.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
City parking deficit projected to grow

A parking garage and paid parking program at St. Armands Circle headline a transformative year for the city’s parking operations.

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In the wake of the 2017 World Rowing Championships, Nathan Benderson Park was the subject of some scrutiny from local watchdogs and state officials.
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  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2018
Sarasota County examines relationship with SANCA

At a budget workshop, the County Commission only committed to a year of collaborating with the not-for-profit operator of Nathan Benderson Park.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.5.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 4, 2018
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

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More than two dozen residents asked the city to officially adopt the name Novus Place — which is already on street signs in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 4, 2018
Residents ask for street name change

What’s in a name? For people living along a two-block segment of the Alta Vista neighborhood, enough to request city action.

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Ben Moore
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 3, 2018
Sarasota Catholic schools get new superintendent

Diocese's new education leader assumes role over 16 schools, about 4,800 students

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 3, 2018
Update: Swim advisory lifted for Bird Key Park

Higher levels of enteric bacteria have been detected.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
Young designers make it work at Fashion Bootcamp

Art Center Sarasota's Fashion Bootcamp designers show off their vision and creativity during runway show.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix gets the party started with “Boats by the Bay”

Race fans got the chance to meet teams competing in the the 34th Annual HotelPlanner Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix during “Boats by the Bay” Party in the Pits on June 29.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 1, 2018
La La La Havdalah celebrates end of Sabbath with song

Temple Emanu-El hosted a special song-filled Havdalah event on June 30.

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  • Neighbors
In his role with the county, Jeff Maultsby was involved with projects such as the approval of a new spring training facility in North Port.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
School district names county official as COO

Sarasota County Schools selected Jeff Maultsby, Sarasota County’s director of business and economic development, as its new chief operating officer and assistant superintendent.

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City officials believe the new crosswalk will improve walkability near the bayfront. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
U.S. 41 pedestrian crosswalk now open

The Florida Department of Transportation installed a signalized pedestrian crosswalk at U.S. 41 and First Street.

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The U.S. women's four (4-) of Emily Huelskamp, Kara Kohler, Maureen McAuliffe and Elizabeth Sonshine went stroke-for-stroke with Poland at the 2017 World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 28, 2018
With announcement of U23 Championships, rowing profile in Sarasota continues to rise

Local clubs discuss the strides the sport has made and how it can become even bigger.

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