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Springfest Executive Director Eliza Culverhouse pets Honor from the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office during the final year of Springfest in 2015.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Springfest won't spring forward in Palmer Ranch

The annual family festival Springfest will no longer take place due to land sale.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ellen James
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Bigfoot sighting

Visitors spot Bigfoot at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ailen Garcia Gorrita and Annalyse Neil paint together at the 2015 Sun Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.3.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 3.

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  • Neighbors
Canadian developer Vandyk is planning an iconic nine-story condo complex at the gateway to Golden Gate Point.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2016
Development squeezes space on Golden Gate Point

The second-to-last piece of vacant property in the downtown district is slated for development.

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Public Works General Manager Todd Kucharski is optimistic a new cleaning contractor will lead to better bathroom conditions at several city parks.
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  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Contract dispute muddies city janitorial services

The city hopes a new cleaning contractor will provide relief from bathroom woes at several Sarasota parks.

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Michael Infanti says his development firm was willing to consider building affordable units in Laurel Park, but adequate procedures for selling those units privately aren’t in place yet.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Laurel Park project highlights affordable housing deficiencies

Because of a lack of clear regulations, a developer will pay money into an affordable housing fund rather than build attainable units within a planned residential project.

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Ian Black is a leading voice calling for public improvements to the Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Rosemary District property owners discuss public investment

With more than 1,000 residential units under construction in the Rosemary District, stakeholders are discussing how to fund the evolving needs of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
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Chief Planner Steve Stancel says the city will continue to compile information on redesigning Fruitville Road, with another public workshop planned for the next 45 days.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 3, 2016
Key leaders question Fruitville redesign plans

As the city works to create a more pedestrian-friendly atmosphere along Fruitville Road, barrier island residents are wondering how changes might impact their traffic conditions.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
In defeat, Rams maintain positive outlook

The Riverview boys basketball team fell short in the Class 8A state championships, but the runner-up Rams still completed the best season in school history.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 3, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.03.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Sarasota Christian seniors Anikka Jensen and Cheyenne Miller both signed scholarships Feb. 24 to play volleyball for Pasco-Hernando State College. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Best friends set to take the volleyball court together once more

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  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney junior forward Alex Turner was named the Florida Dairy Farmers Class 2A Player of the Year.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.03.16

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Lynne Miller, Betsy Patterson and Darla Sampen shops fashionable bags from Patchington at St. Michael's Women's Guild Fashion Show and Luncheon.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 2, 2016
‘Footprints in the Sand’ Fashion Show and Luncheon

The St. Michael's Women's Guild hosted a fashion show and luncheon on Wednesday, March 2, at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Bryce Rosin with his grandmother turned Cat in the Hat Sue Rosin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 2, 2016
GFA wishes Dr. Seuss a happy birthday

Students at Goldie Feldman Academy indulge in green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss birthday.

  • Sarasota
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Ginger and Melanie O'Connor
    By
  • Jack Short
  • March 1, 2016
Mother, daughter team to open boutique near St. Armand’s Circle

Apricot Lane Boutique will offer clothing, gifts and jewelry for women of all ages.

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