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Ricky Perrone captured this shot of ruffled feathers along the downtown Sarasota bayfront.
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  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 9

Ricky Perrone captured this shot of ruffled feathers along the downtown Sarasota bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview rising senior Vince Sellers was one of several area players who walked away with scholarship offers this spring.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Recruiting heats up across Sarasota as summer approaches.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Cat Depot: The lucky 13

Families who took in 13 cats known as the Baker’s Dozen come full circle for a reunion on National Doughnut Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Escape Room Sarasota owners Luis Montanez and Jennifer Seavey were inspired to start their business after experiencing the adrenaline of escape rooms for themselves.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Social experiment: Escape Rooms Sarasota

Puzzles and teamwork determine success rate of players at Escape Rooms Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Manager Mark Lyons believes a citizen-led initiative can help the city smoothly implement paid parking.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Citizen committee drives city parking policy

After the city signed off on a new parking philosophy in May, officials are relying on residents to guide the implementation of paid parking and other regulations.

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  • News
Ron Soto is helping to lead an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Merchants launch new anti-panhandling campaign

For the second time in two years, Ron Soto is leading an initiative to discourage panhandling in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Preliminary documents filed with the city outline plans for 133 residential units on an 8.7-acre site across from Payne Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Developer revives plans for Payne Park Village

Despite concerns surrounding the original plans for the School Avenue property, residents are optimistic that the revised development will be a better fit for its surroundings.

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Following a denied plan for expansion, it's unclear what the future holds for the Woman's Exchange on Orange Avenue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2016
Woman’s Exchange plans remain in limbo

After the city rejected plans for expansion, the consignment shop is still weighing its legal options.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. The night blooming cactus, Selena cereus.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
When the moon hits your cacti...

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens takes the night shift to capture the night-blooming cactus, Selenicereus.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota resident Johan Lindstrom, partner and CEO of EliteTrax Inc., and his team have been constructing the 1,400-foot state-of-the-art track since last November.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2016
Racing to the finish

Construction on the new state-of-the-art BMX track is expected to be completed next month.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 9, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condominium unit sells for $2,275,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 23 and May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Shayna and Elli Watterson with a manatee statue made by Copper Creations on display at the 2015 St. Armands Craft Festival.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 6.9.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of June 2.

  • Sarasota
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Photo credit Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 9, 2016
Nikki Nilon gave with hands, heart

Long-time advocate for Girls Inc., addiction recovery and homelessness dies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.09.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Former Sarasota standout Jade Rhodes helped lead Auburn University to the Division I College Softball World Series Finals versus Oklahoma June 6-8. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 9, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.09.16

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