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Nicole Leffler, the 34-year-old owner of Wild Ginger, has twice expanded into new storefronts over the last two years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 31, 2016
Gulf Gate lures young entrepreneurs

The Sarasota County business district offers cheap rents — and big opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Shelly welcomes back runners from the one mile fun run during the Run for the Turtles on Saturday morning.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota calendar 3.31.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of March 31.

  • Sarasota
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The Easter bunny and Jeff Lee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
+Timehop: Siesta Key Easter

Jeff Lee stands in line to take a photo with the Easter bunny at the SKVA Easter egg hunts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 31, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells from $5.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between March 14 and March 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle officially assumed his new role Wednesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Conversation with Sarasota Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle

The city's new parks and recreation director talks about the challenges of spearheading a push to improve the city's parks services.

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This rendering depicts the two-lane John Ringling Causeway with wider sidewalks and enhanced landscaping. The other side will include a bike and running track to promote healthier living.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
City shares plans for two-lane Ringling Bridge

Expanding on an effort to make Fruitville Road more pedestrian-friendly, city staff says a narrower John Ringling Causeway presents exciting opportunities for recreational use.

  • Sarasota
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Consultant Earl Schwartz was recently discovered working on a lost 20-year-old report.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Audit uncovers forgotten city reserves, studies

As the city conducts some spring cleaning, officials discovered a 20-year-old consultant’s report and several pots of money that had previously been overlooked.

  • Sarasota
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A proposal from private developer would replace the Lido Beach concession stand with a larger restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Lido survey shows opposition to pool and pavilion plans

The city is seeking a private vendor to enhance and operate the Lido pool and pavilion, but a survey indicates significant resident opposition to major changes.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota residents Bob Arello and Gary Dixon train with Throws Florida Coach Andy Vince, center, in preparation for masters throwing competitions.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Hitting the Mark

Competing in a weight-throwing track and field event, Sarasota residents prove mastering a sport is possible at any age.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 31, 2016
HuB Lofts may offer downtown more variety

A 97-unit apartment complex slated for downtown Sarasota could bring more families to a quieter part of the city’s core.

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Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree Executive Director Angie Stringer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • March 31, 2016
Girls Inc. names ‘She Has No Clue Where She’s Going’ honoree

Girls Inc. of Sarasota County Executive Director Angie Stringer recognized for being directionally challenged.

  • Sarasota
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Laurel Park residents Daniel Harris, who lives in the Balcony Apartments on Rawls Avenue, and Kate Lowman believe the proposed Woman's Exchange loading zone will have a detrimental impact on the neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 31, 2016
Officials set to settle dispute on Woman's Exchange expansion

Representatives for the Woman’s Exchange and Laurel Park Neighborhood Association have one last opportunity to present their arguments regarding the city's approval of a contentious plan for expansion.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 31, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 03.31.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview's D.J. Bryant was named the MVP of the Sarasota-Manatee Boys Basketball All-Star Game March 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.31.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney's Liam Hudson will help lead the Cougars into the 6th Annual Marcus Freeman Memorial Invitational April 1.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 31, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out these top Sarasota area sporting events

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