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A proposed Florida Senate bill would allow builders to remove trees from private property without city intervention.
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  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2018
City lobbies to retain tree regulation power

Residents and officials are fighting against a state bill that would eliminate the city’s right to regulate the removal of trees from private property.

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As crews complete construction of an 18-story condo at 624 S. Palm Ave., another developer is planning to build another high-rise next door.
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  • David Conway
  • January 25, 2018
Downtown high-rises remain in demand

Another 18-story luxury condominium is coming to the bayfront, a sign of continued interest in high-end downtown residences.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 25, 2018
Cops Corner: Police remove untagged dog from business

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 24, 2018
Sarasota schools thank first responders

Students from Sarasota Military Academy and Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences presented gifts to local police officers and firefighters Jan. 24.

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Larissa and Ann Green were two of thousands who sought shelter from Hurricane Irma.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 24, 2018
County may transport evacuees to shelters

A lack of evacuation centers in South Sarasota County presented a problem during Irma, but a new center is out of the question for the next hurricane season.

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County Commissioner Paul Caragiulo announced today he will not be seeking re-election.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 22, 2018
Caragiulo won’t seek re-election to County Commission

Paul Caragiulo announced today he will depart from the board after his term concludes. Republican State Committeeman Christian Ziegler has filed to run for the open seat.

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  • January 22, 2018
New DNA evidence links Delmer Smith to 2009 homicide

Smith was sentenced to death in 2013 for the murder of Kathleen Briles.

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  • Katie Johns
  • January 22, 2018
John Brennan kicks off 2018 RCLA Town Hall

The former director of the CIA talked foreign relations, global trends and cyber security during the first lecture on Jan. 22.

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Scottish supper celebrates historical icon

St. Andrew Society pays tribute to Robert Burns through poetry, song and dancing.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 20, 2018
Sarasota Seafood Festival serves up fish and fun

The festival continues until 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and again from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jan. 21.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 19, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 18

Susan Molnar captured this shot of beachgoers watching the sunset at Siesta Key Beach.

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The Versailles neighbors 624 S. Palm Ave., the site of another new high-rise condominium.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 19, 2018
Developer plans high-rise bayfront condo

Seaward Development is planning an 18-story, 25-unit luxury condominium project at 605 S. Gulfstream Ave., currently the site of the Versailles residences.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 19, 2018
Gocio flips for Principal's Breakfast

Gocio Elementary School Principal Steve Royce, and his father Sid, made 500 pancakes for the Principal's Breakfast on Jan. 19.

  • Sarasota
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County Commissioner Charles Hines and the other commissioners are eager to reach a solution.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 18, 2018
County, city hoping to resolve longstanding tension

If the commissioners have their way, 2018 will be the year they end the downtown CRA dispute, one way or another.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown businesses thank first responders

January was designated the second annual First Responders Appreciation Month.

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