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Rosemary District leaders such as Ian Black have expressed support for the expansion of the Downtown Improvement District.
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  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2015
City Commission moves toward creation of DID expansion taskforce

As Downtown Improvement District leaders look to expand the taxing body into the Rosemary District, the City Commission has offered a preliminary seal of approval.

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  • July 6, 2015
Darwin’s on 4th closes

Chef Darwin Santa Maria closed the popular Peruvian restaurant in the Rosemary District this week.

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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 6, 2015
County Commission to discuss mobility fee

Sarasota County commissioners will discuss a new way to charge developers for transportation improvements during a regular meeting Tuesday.

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Sally Kenel, Connie Toops, Kathryn Sisco, Bob Kenel and Tim Toops
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 4, 2015
Redeemer celebrates Fourth of July with fellowship

In preparation for the Independence Day celebration, members of Church of the Redeemer set up foldable chairs and blankets along the lawn of the chapel July 4.

  • Sarasota
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Jada Constant, Amelia Haylett and Paige Thompson
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 4, 2015
Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce's 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and VIP Party

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce hosted its 25th anniversary Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration and VIP Party on Saturday, July 4, at Siesta Key Public Beach

  • Sarasota
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Harrison, Dave and Genevieve Pritchett at Bayfront Park for the fireworks show.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 4, 2015
Residents take in fireworks at Bayfront Park

By the water is where residents chose to wait for the Downtown Sarasota 4th of July fireworks display. Many set up picnics within Bayfront Park to watch the red, white and blue fireworks streak across the sky above the Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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Kelly Keller, Kevin Smith, Shelly Illig, Tim Herten and Renee Lilly ride along in the parade.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 3, 2015
Parade of Boats floats down Main Street

Parade showcases vehicles from the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Festival.

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Following the 2013 denial of plans for a Walmart at the Ringling Shopping Center, the owners have taken legal action against the city several times.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2015
77 acceptable uses for the Ringling Shopping Center

In response to a legal claim from the owners of the commercial plaza, the city has crafted a list of potential projects the zoning code permits at the site.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • July 2, 2015
Campers raise the barre with Sarasota Ballet

Pirouettes, plies and pique turns are all a part of the Sarasota Ballet Children's Summer Intensive Camp.

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  • July 2, 2015
Letters to the editor: Sarasota 7.2.15

Sarasota Observer readers write letters to the editor

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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2015
The Grande Riviera condo sells for $2.9 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between June 15 and June 19.

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Sarasota YMCA Sharks swimmer Keanan Dols was named to the Jamaican world junior championship team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 2, 2015
Water World

Pine View School junior Keanan Dols will be the lone swimmer to represent Jamaica at the 5th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships Aug. 25 through Aug. 30.

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Loretta Schwaner sits at her keyboard ready to play what she has learned in a year of lessons from Fletcher Music Center.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 2, 2015
Senior symphonies: love of music creates a community

Residents start musical hobby late in life through keyboard lessons offered at Fletcher Music Center.

  • Sarasota
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Gary Gibrith, throttle man for Super Hawaii, entertains a few of the children form the Suncoast Foundation for Handicapped Children.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 2, 2015
This week in history 7.2.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
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Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle said whatever ends up on the property must make sense from a financial standpoint — which means it must be something residents are interested in using.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2015
Ringling Shopping Center owner speaks out on property’s future

Ringling Shopping Center owner Louis Doyle says he doesn't know what will end up on his property, but he is laying the groundwork to unite supporters behind whatever plans develop.

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