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Courtesy photo. Amy Esper, Michelle Brown and Lynn Brown.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2016
First Presbyterian tends to First Roots fundraiser

The First Presbyterian Preschool hosts the First Roots fundraiser.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lindsay Adam, Vincente and Samuel Zegers with Jen King-Elliot and Vivian Elliot
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 29, 2016
Alta Vista neighbors picnic in the shade

The Alta Vista Neighborhood Association hosts a picnic for neighbors at Concordia Lutheran Church.

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Mason Ondercin, Lucy Crisp, Alex Hornacek and Ginny Harrison fill in for the Sarasota County commissioners.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
County administration brings their children to work

Daughters and sons of Sarasota County employees spend the day learning about different departments.

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John and Sandra Chrzczonowski with their grandson and Sarasota High School junior Austin.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota County Schools awards most improved students

Students who improved academically and in behavior are rewarded for their efforts.

  • Sarasota
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Paul Blackketter
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 28, 2016
SANCA president and CEO resigns

Paul Blackketter steps down after seven years developing Nathan Benderson Park into top rowing facility.

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  • News
Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: April 28

Neil Oldham captured this shot of a northern flicker in a Sarasota palm tree.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 28, 2016
Another test on housing

The Sarasota City Commission is expected to vote Monday on Harvey Vengroff’s affordable apartment project. An independent study sees it as a national model.

  • Sarasota
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Although the downtown CRA Advisory Board wants to prioritize Fruitville Road improvements, Chief Planner Steve Stancel is still working with consultants on plans for the project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2016
City ponders final downtown CRA priorities

As the city and county continue to squabble over the end of the downtown CRA, officials discuss how to spend the remaining funds.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2016
Development advocates lure employers downtown

As Sarasota leaders work to recruit and grow businesses in the region, filling offices downtown could lead to a boost in commercial activity, too.

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Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes the city is better prepared to implement paid parking today — and that residents will be more accepting of parking strategy changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2016
City revisits paid parking strategy

Mark Lyons and the city’s Parking Advisory Committee have spent nearly four years preparing residents for a new parking paradigm — yes, including meters. Will it pay off?

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Photo by Dex Honea. The Observer Media Group staff helps Paint the Town Blue for the Child Protection Center.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: "Paint the Town Blue" and affordable apartment proposals

Last week, Observer employees wore blue to help support child abuse prevention. Also, the City Commission is preparing to weigh in on a high-density housing project.

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Lawrence and Rachel Zweibel, of Smithtown, N.Y., sold their Unit 9 condominium at 1549 Oak St. to Jie and Tracey Li, of Gatlinburg, Tenn., for $1,162,500.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 28, 2016
Southbay Yacht home sells for $1.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between April 11 and April 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Temple Sinai Rabbi Geoff Huntting will retire in June after almost 23 years.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Goodwill Huntting: Rabbi Geoff Huntting retires with legacy of acceptance

Rabbi Geoff Huntting is retiring after more than 20 years at Temple Sinai.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. William Pratesi and Mike Bradley work on “Mickey’s Castle” last year that was inspired by family members who work at Disney.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 4.28.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of April 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Deb Kabinoff and graduate Beth Curtis with 2014 Ava.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 28, 2016
Congrats, grad

Southeastern Guide Dogs graduate Beth Curtis crosses stage with dog Ava.

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