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The revised sign ordinance is nearly five months in the making.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 3, 2015
City Commission to make decision on sign ban

On Monday, the City Commission will discuss an ordinance banning the placement of private signs in the public right of way — regulations that warrant further vetting, according to the city Planning Board.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • April 3, 2015
FYI Friday: Kanye West heads to Longboat Key?

This week's FYI Friday features our April Fools' Day stories, news about traffic on St. Armands Circle and more!

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The Sheriff's Office presented Sergeant Scott Osborne with an award for his service at Thursday's Siesta Key Association meeting.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 3, 2015
Sheriff's Office recognized Sergeant Scott Osborne for Siesta Key service

Osborne has served the Key for 10 years.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines spoke to Siesta Key Association members about capital projects.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 3, 2015
Siesta Key Association voices concern about Army Corps re-design

The new design has a different preferred sand source than before.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Madison Thomas shows off her passport stickers.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 3, 2015
Globetrotting at Southside Elementary for Celebrate Learning Day

The Parent Teacher Organization planned a day full of globetrotting and experiencing new cultures for the annual Celebrate Learning Day on Thursday, April 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2015
U.S. 41 shift could be permanent

Searching for solutions to Sarasota's congestion problems during peak season, the Florida Department of Transportation says initial changes have produced positive results.

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Palmer Ranch Parkway has a 40-mph speed limit.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves speed reduction, denies stop sign in Palmer Ranch

Residents wanted more speed-reducing mechanisms on one of Palmer Ranch's more residential roadways.

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Photo courtesy: Fred Bethke
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • April 2, 2015
Photo contest winners: March

Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest.

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This home at 1808 Flower Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,585 square feet of living area. It sold for $2.44 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 2, 2015
Harbor Acres home sells for $2.44 million

Sarasota Harbor Acres home sells for $2.44 million

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2015
Leaders pitch ‘don’t miss’ downtown

As the city’s Downtown Improvement District continues to weigh a potential expansion, several people are trying to sell the group on the benefits of growth.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.2015

Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.2015

  • Sarasota
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Ringling College Library Association Town Hall 2016 Chairwoman Chris Cremer says Bill and Melinda Gates top her speaker wish list.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 2, 2015
Q+A with Chris Cremer

The lineup for next year’s Town Hall series started in 2014, with the selection of 2016 chairwoman Chris Cremer.

  • Sarasota
  • News
These aerial photos of Siesta Key show the build-up of sand over the course of the last 66 years (this one taken in 2014).
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 2, 2015
County buys $20,000 Siesta Key sand lots

The county acquired five lots on Siesta Key Beach Tuesday, March 24 at public auction at the Sarasota County Courthouse.

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  • News
The Riverview High baseball team scored three runs in the top of the seventh inning to edge past North Port 6-5 March 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 2, 2015
High 5 Moments

High 5 Moments

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Patrick Lui, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator with Sarasota County, talks with Legacy Trail supporters Wednesday.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 2, 2015
Legacy Trail gains momentum

County staff will complete a property appraisal and prepare a contract to purchase 7.5 miles of railroad corridor to extend the popular trail from Palmer Ranch into downtown Sarasota.

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