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Gulliver the seagull was selected as the new logo for the Siesta Key Village Merchants Association in 1975.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
This week in history 9.10.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Electric vehicle owner Jim Johnson with his Cadillac ELR at the 2014 Electrify the Island.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 10, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 9.10.15

Sarasota events for the week of September 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A home in Harbor Acres tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 10, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $5 milion

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 24 and Aug. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Along Ringling Boulevard, construction on Sansara has begun in earnest as work on One Palm is wrapping up.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2015
City officials work to coordinate construction congestion

As Sarasota goes through a period of increased growth, how does city staff manage the scope and staging of the rising number of construction projects in a tight space?

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands residents hope to add about a dozen royal poinciana trees to a stretch of Boulevard of the Presidents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2015
St. Armands residents seek more median upgrades

The St. Armands Residents Association is asking the city to underground utilities and add trees to a stretch of the neighborhood near the Circle.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bradenton officials are actively pursuing an affordable housing development in an area in need of redevelopment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2015
The art of creating affordable housing

Bradenton is pushing ahead with a workforce housing project in an artist community, while a similar effort in Sarasota has languished for months. What separates these two proposals?

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.10.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Phil King and Dennis Stover were married Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Bay Isles Beach Club.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2015
Phil King and Dennis Stover's Wedding

Phil King and Dennis Stover were married Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Bay Isles Beach Club.

  • Black Tie
Kevin Cooper, pictured here, was appointed to the Sarasota County Planning Commission on Sept. 9.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 9, 2015
Commission appoints Chamber executive to planning board

Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Vice President Kevin Cooper is appointed to Sarasota County Planning Commission.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Andreas Leichtfuss began his coaching career in 1983.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Welcome Aboard

Andreas Leichtfuss arrived in Sarasota two weeks ago to assume his new position as the Sarasota Scullers’ program director and head coach.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 9, 2015
Sarasota wins district opener

The Sarasota High volleyball team beat Palmetto 25-11, 25-11, 25-12 in its district opener Sept. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • September 9, 2015
Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

Recipe for Success: Mike Lawlor

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The chamber was packed with Uber supporters Tuesday, with the majority of the crowd cheering the city's actions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
City moves to deregulate Uber, taxi services

Rather than add new regulations for transportation network companies such as Uber and Lyft, the Sarasota City Commission will remove existing regulations on traditional vehicles-for-hire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Army Corps indicated few changes to its plan in a response to the state.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • September 8, 2015
Army Corps responds to Big Pass questions

There is little in the Corps’ response the state that indicates major changes to the Lido Key renourishment project, which includes dredging up to three areas in Big Sarasota Pass.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Uber has encouraged users to speak out against the proposed city ordinance at today's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2015
Stage set for battle on city Uber regulations

As the city continues its attempt to update regulations on vehicles-for-hire, Uber is warning that a staff-endorsed ordinance would prevent the service from operating in Sarasota.

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