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Residents have expressed concern about the loss of trees associated with construction, but builders say the city' s rules are too stringent.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 19, 2017
Residents, businesses root out tree troubles

Both residents and developers have problems with the city’s tree ordinance, so the Planning Board wants the city to re-examine its regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Nathan Benderson Park will host the NCAA Division I, II and III Rowing Championships in 2021 and 2022. Pictured: The 2017 FSRA Youth Rowing Championships at Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota to host 2021 and 2022 NCAA Rowing Championships

Nathan Benderson Park will also host the 2018 championships.

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The home at 1124 N. Lake Shore Drive
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 19, 2017
North Lake Shore Drive home sells for $4.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 3-7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 19, 2017
SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

SPARCC gathers for auxiliary luncheon

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 19, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.19.17

  • Sarasota
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Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde sit on the dais for a candidate forum at Monday' s Tiger Bay meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 18, 2017
City Commission candidates discuss downtown at Tiger Bay

Topics at Monday’s candidate forum included growth, paid parking, local business, noise regulations and more.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 04.18.17

  • Sarasota
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This Hong Kong Chicken meal is just one of more than 60 offerings of pre-made meals by Fitlife Foods. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 18, 2017
Fitlife Foods coming to University Parkway area

The prepared food company will make its debut in the Sarasota region with a new location in Manatee County.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2017
Sarasota's review process is working

There is a sad naiveté to STOP!’s purpose.

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The Symetra Tour' s sixth-annual Sara Bay Classic at Sara Bay Country Club starts first-round play Friday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2017
Sara Bay Classic tees off Friday

This is LPGA-qualifying tournament's sixth iteration.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Booker linebacker Abe Brown, 33, was one of five people killed April 13 in Louisville, Ky.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2017
Former Booker football player found dead in Louisville, Ky.

Abe Brown was 33 years old.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 16, 2017
Selby hosts Easter brunch

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens sprang into Easter on April 16 for its Easter brunch.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 15, 2017
Laurel Park lays back for some Tunes in the Park

The Laurel Park neighborhood gathered for a potluck dinner and concert.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 15, 2017
Southside celebrates Easter

Families gathered at Southside Elementary School for the Southside Village Life Easter egg hunt.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 15, 2017
Siesta Key hatches annual Easter egg hunt

The Easter egg hunt moved from Beach Access 5 to Turtle Beach this year.

  • Sarasota
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