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  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: March 2

Mary Tygh Parks captured this shot one morning at Celery Fields.

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  • Neighbors
The City Commission election is set for March 14.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Election 2017: Sarasota City Commission voter guide

With two seats on the City Commission up for grabs, the eight candidates in the race weigh in on the issues and make their case for your vote.

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This Nokomis home sold for $3,495,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $3,495,000

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 13-Feb. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.02.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 2, 2017
We recommend …

A call to the Generation X and Generation Y voters of the city of Sarasota: This election will set the course for your family’s future in Sarasota. 1) Vote. 2) Stop STOP!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort opened in 1953.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 2, 2017
Ocean Properties to redevelop Lido Sandcastle

The 64-year-old former Helmsley Sandcastle Resort on Lido Key will be redeveloped into 304 rooms in two high-rise towers.

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Jordan Clark puts up a shot against Riverview.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Booker basketball turns the page on unexpected season

The Tornadoes' storybook year ended last week, but the program's future is bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chief Planner Steve Stancel said, despite some concerns raised about the city' s proposals, models show better results with a narrower Fruitville Road with roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Fruitville Road proposals draw strong criticism

Longboat leaders, cyclists and City Commission candidates have spoken out against a narrower Fruitville Road — but city staff still believes the plan can work.

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Jerome Chesley helps Ellen McKeefe and Karen Jackson price the pieces that will be sold at the Sarasota Urban Sketchers art sale March 2.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Local painters mix altruism and art

An informal group of local artists prepares for their art show debut.

  • Sarasota
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Family Promise volunteers chat with Family Promise families after an evening meal.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Family Promise stays true to interfaith roots

Islamic Society of Sarasota and Bradenton joins with Christians and Jews to bolster Family Promise.

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Visitors to VRBO.com can find rental properties in Laurel Park available for shorter than the minimum eight-night stay the city requires.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Resident keeps watch for short-term rentals

As property owners in residential neighborhoods like Laurel Park rent homes to vacationers, neighbors and city staff are wary of negative impacts.

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The closest Artspace project is in Fort Lauderdale.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Arts Alliance makes final push for housing study

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County needs $9,000 to gather more information about a potential artist live/work housing project.

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  • News
The Lift Station 87 has also prepared an updated landscaping plan for the facility, which reoriented some trees to make the building more visible.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 2, 2017
Lift Station construction remains on schedule

The city is excited about the progress of work on Lift Station 87, but the Osprey Avenue bridge remains closed as work continues.

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Shane Rawley inside his restaurant, Shaner' s Pizzeria.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Shaner's is a tally in the win column for its owner and namesake

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Terrionna Smith.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 2, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.02.17

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