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The project to renourish the Lido shoreline would take up to 1.3 million cubic yards of sand from Big Pass, which has not been dredged before.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2018
End in sight for dispute over Big Pass dredging

Both sides have until April 2 to submit their recommendations to the judge, who will issue a decision after reviewing all the materials.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • March 22, 2018
Greater Sarasota Chamber parties in the park

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber mix and mingle at Phillippi Estate Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The new overly district adjusts regulations on things like bike rentals, street-yard setbacks and parking requirements.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 22, 2018
Pinecraft Overlay District approved

The new overlay district adjusts regulations to fit the residents' unique way of life.

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Inspired by the students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High following the mass shooting at the school Feb. 14, Sarasota students joined a national conversation on how to change the way we handle school security.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • March 22, 2018
Fact: More guns, less crime

Under the pressure of the moment, state lawmakers had to act. To their credit, they addressed mental health and school safety. The one flaw: banning the under-21s.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
McKenzie Clark takes her batting stance at Blazers practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Christian sophomore owns the diamond

The softball player makes everything look easy as Pie.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Orioles head groundskeeper of Florida operations Dan Thomas stands on the field he maintains.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 22, 2018
Field day: Orioles' Florida groundskeeper shares secrets of the trade

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: March 22

Neil Oldham photographed this American bittern at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brown vegetative debris on curbs was a common sight in the wake of Hurricane Irma, which left more than 300,000 cubic yards of debris throughout the county.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • March 22, 2018
County seeks local solution to debris-collection delay

After out-of-area contractors leave Sarasota area piles by the curbside for weeks, leaders lean toward teams based closer to home.

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The home at 680 Beach Road on Sarasota Beach recently sold for $2,525,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Beach home sells for $2,525,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 5-9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Arlington Park neighborhood offered its support for the redeveloped hotel, depicted in this rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
City OKs Tamiami Trail hotel plans

Developers say the renovated hotel property will be designed to capitalize on the proximity to the hospital.

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Supporters of the resident activist group STOP wore red to a March 15 commission meeting, urging the city to hold more public hearings on new development. It’s unclear how the commission will handle the issue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
Under review: City debates development approval process

Commissioners are divided on development regulations that have drawn criticism from residents and defense from planners.

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Stacy Spann discusses effective tools for providing affordable housing during a March 15 meeting at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Housing Authority talks affordability

The Sarasota Housing Authority hopes an outside expert can spark a more serious community conversation about affordable housing.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.22.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The magazine's readers ranked Sarasota as the prettiest Southern city in Florida.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 21, 2018
Sarasota earns honors as top Southern city

The readers of Southern Living magazine voted Sarasota one of the best — and most beautiful — cities in the South.

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Jim Brown, the longest-tenured golf coach in Ohio State University history, was announced as the guest speaker at the Sarasota-Manatee Ohio State Alumni Club’s 16th-annual Golf Outing.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 21, 2018
Legendary Ohio State golf coach to speak at local tournament

The Buckeyes won 17 Big Ten titles under his tutelage.

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