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After representing Sarasota in the Mrs. Florida pageant, Rachael Neudecker prepares for the Mrs. America pageant in August.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2016
Here she comes: Mrs. Florida

Sarasotan Rachael Neudecker was crowned Mrs. Florida for the Mrs. America Pageant in August.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Siesta Key home tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 19, 2016
Siesta Key home sells for $2.89 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 2 and May 6.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Jack Bates helps tie up packages of books to be delivered to Emma Booker Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 19, 2016
Ashton Elementary helps combat summer slide at Emma Booker

Emma Booker Elementary School will receive more than 5,000 books for students to take home during summer break.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Large-scale events like the New Year’s Eve pineapple drop could be subject to increased scrutiny when the city revisits regulations regarding downtown special events.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
City prepares to revisit downtown event rules

For a third straight year, the city has instituted a one-year moratorium on street closures for events in the heart of the city — but a long-term plan is still lacking.

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  • News
Bill Santamaria, Nicole Leffler and Jill Whittemore are three of the Gulf Gate Village business owners who want to foster a collaborative spirit among merchants within the district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
Gulf Gate merchants plot new association

There have been many failed efforts to form a merchant association in Gulf Gate Village, but businesses aren’t letting the past haunt the latest push to unite.

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  • News
Downtown leaders credit Norm Gollub for helping residents and businesses keep track of ongoing projects in the heart of the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
Downtown economic leader departs post

Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub is leaving Sarasota. How will the organizations that fund the position follow up on his work?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cask and Ale is proposed for the space west of Evie’s Tavern.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
City regulations on downtown bars prove flexible

Despite resident opposition, officials have endorsed a Main Street business’ application for a liquor license. How does the city gauge the proper cutoff point for downtown bars?

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  • News
Sarasota Farmers Market Executive Director Phil Pagano wants to relocate vendors north of Main Street due to future construction plans.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 19, 2016
Farmers Market targets new home during impending construction

As three private developments plan to break ground along State Street and Lemon Avenue, the Sarasota Farmers Market is discussing relocating a number of vendors.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.19.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Harvey Vengroff's affordable housing plan is back on track.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Vengroff housing, St. Armands garage and fighting summer hunger

The city moved ahead with two big projects this week, and All Faiths Food Bank is continuing its food drive and fundraising campaign.

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Sarasota residents Marc and Dawn Bukaty prepare homemade chipotle bowls for roughly 180 Sarasota Crew rowers.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Food team keeps Sarasota Crew fueled on race day.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ten-year-old Andrew Salu has been playing tennis for the past three years and has a pair of national titles to his credit.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
Serving up success

Ten-year-old Andrew Salu is the No. 1 ranked played in the nation for the Class of 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota freshman quarterback Bryan Gagg will help lead the Sailors versus Naples Gulf Coast May 19.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 19, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Members of the Guns n Hoses Pipes n Drums of Southwest Florida march through the Sarasota Memorial Hospital courtyard.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 17, 2016
Local law enforcement remembers fallen officers

Local policed departments and sheriff's offices mark National Police Week.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Vengroff's plans call for a campus of multiple apartment buildings on the 7.9-acre property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 16, 2016
City reverses course on affordable housing project

Just two weeks after Harvey Vengroff's apartment plans appeared to be in serious jeopardy, the City Commission unanimously approved a land use change necessary for the development to proceed.

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