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Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said he was excited to reach an agreement with the city on the future of the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2016
Ringling Shopping Center owner opts for rezone

The Ringling Shopping Center will be rezoned to conform with the city’s current standards, but the owner is still working toward more concrete plans to redevelop the property.

  • Sarasota
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A render of a portion of Benderson Development Company's Siesta Promenade development. Director of Development Todd Mathes showed attendees of Siesta Key Association's June 2 meeting renders of the future development.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 7, 2016
Residents question Benderson’s revised Siesta Promenade plans

Revised plans for the Stickney Point Road property include 600 residential units — which has community members concerned about the project’s impact on traffic.

  • Sarasota
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Josina Paschal sorts through books to select one to take home.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 7, 2016
All Faiths prepares to feed 30,000 with summer food programs

Summer reading and food programs kick at North Sarasota Public Library.

  • Sarasota
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Nicole Fallon (left) waits to cross the intersection of Main Street and Washington Boulevard with her daughter, Corrine Dubois (center) and father, Walt Fallon (right), Tuesday, June 7 in Sarasota, Florida.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 7, 2016
Sarasota roadways flood after Tropical Storm Colin

The city of Sarasota experienced more flooding in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Colin.

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University of North Florida junior Max Moneuse, a Longboat Key native, and his girlfriend, UNF sophomore Tabitha Bingham, kayak down a flooded Lyons Lane on the north end of Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2016
Sarasota deals with impacts of Tropical Storm Colin

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in advance of the storm's landfall, and local authorities and residents have encountered flooding, power outages and other issues.

  • Sarasota
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Pine View School senior class sponsor Robin Melton embraces Dino Bever.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 5, 2016
Pine View sends off class of 2016

Pine View School seniors praised for academic achievements at 2016 commencement ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The National Weather Service expects tropical depression 3 to make landfall in north Florida Monday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 5, 2016
UPDATE: Tropical Storm Colin forms in the gulf

Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm warning.

  • Sarasota
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Students react to Shareef Grant's performance.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Booker graduates look to the future

Booker High School celebrates career- and college-ready graduates.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Emma Ocasio bought an extra cap just so she could decorate it. She's preparing for an adventure this summer when she visits Thailand.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Riverview graduates turn tassels

Riverview High School commencement ceremony graduates more than 570

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 4, 2016
Rain doesn't dampen SHS Commencement

Sarasota High School cuts ceremony short due to storm Friday night.

  • Sarasota
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Gorilla Kleen mascot GK with President John Cloud.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 3, 2016
Chamber of commerce honors small businesses with awards.

Local businesses receive accolades for contributions to Sarasota community.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Essex House residents have posted signs complaining about the neighboring development, but a judge has ordered all involved parties to attempt to settle the dispute among themselves.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2016
Judge dismisses legal complaint against Palm Avenue construction

Responding to a suit from residents of the Essex House condominium, a judge has denied a request to take immediate action against the developers of Echelon on Palm.

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Taussig, Barefoot Weddings and David Pilston, Save Our Seabirds
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 2, 2016
Chambers of commerce barbecue on the beach

The Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key Chambers of Commerce mingle with Tri-Chamber event.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • June 2, 2016
Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

Herald-Tribune parent hires firm for headquarters search

  • Sarasota
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Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a purple gallinule perched on alligator flag at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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