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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Margaret Urciuoli remembered for weaving together community

Margaret “Maggie” Urciuoli, 73, of Casey Key and formerly of New York City, N.Y. and Greenwich, Conn., died Sept. 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy said that she wanted to allow for some creativity in the new sign regulations while calling for a higher overall quality standard.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2015
New zoning code aims to freshen up city storefronts

As the city prepares to overhaul its zoning code, the Urban Design Studio is working with merchants to develop new regulations governing signage.

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 1, 2015
Sanderling Club properties sell for $6.25 million

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 1, 2015
How local government budgets compare

How will this year's budget effect your bottom line, and how does it compare to nearby counties, cities?

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  • News
Stephanie Sanchez and her father Isaac approach the finish line at the Phillippi Shores Elementary 7K Run.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 10.1.15

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Oct. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Karmic Journey has his tail fluffed up. The one-year-old winner was only two ribbons aways from a grand champion designation.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 1, 2015
This week in history 10.1.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Cadets practice with the software they will use during the CyberPatriot Competition in October.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
School Board 9.24.15

SMA cadets prepare for CyberPatriot competition.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 1, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.01.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 30, 2015
SANCA responds to Blackketter video

SANCA and staff both say Blacketter is otherwise a great leader, and the board will hear his side.

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  • News
The city of Sarasota started work on a new roundabout on Main Street at the end of July.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2015
Main Street roundabout to partially open

The city of Sarasota’s newest roundabout at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Main Street will open partially this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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Matthew Garcia
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.01.15

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney's Brooke Picchi and Keri McMahon go up for a block in the first set.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Lady Cougars fall in four

After splitting the first two sets, the Cardinal Mooney volleyball team fell to Venice 3-1 Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Elizabeth Voronina swam the leadoff leg of Sarasota's 200-yard medley A relay.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Sailors edge past Tarpons

The Sarasota High boys and girls swim teams combined to beat Charlotte in a dual meet Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 29, 2015
Blue Pagoda building up for grabs

As U.S. Masters Swimming moves out, the blue pagoda-style structure will be open to interested parties.

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Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz has already won two races for the Blazers in his first season with the team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 29, 2015
Staying the course

Sarasota Christian senior Kyle Lantz won his second race of the season at the George Jenkins Holloway Park Jamboree Sept. 26.

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