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  • June 4, 2015
This week in history: 6.4.2015

A glimpse of the way things were from the Pelican Press archives.

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  • June 4, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.4.2015

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The Florida Burn 2016 Easton Team finished third in the 77-team Perfect Game USA 18U WWBA East Memorial Day Classic May 22 through May 25. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Sidelines

Sarasota Christian wins Sunshine Cup; Sunshine State Games heads to SRQ; National Championships coming to Benderson Park

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Harvey Vengroff is planning five six-story buildings with units renting at $600 per month. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 4, 2015
Developer shrinks size of affordable housing project

City staff vetted entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff’s pared-down plans for a 400-unit apartment complex Wednesday.

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Drew Lascari spent five years at Don Bosco Prep, where he helped coach the Ironmen to a pair of state championships and the national title in 2011. Courtesy photos
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
Welcome to Cougar Country

Former Don Bosco Prep offensive coordinator Drew Lascari scores the head football coach position at Cardinal Mooney.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • June 4, 2015
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

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Bayfront 20:20 leader Michael Klauber talks with stakeholders during a walk along Sarasota Bay.
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  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2015
Bayfront 20:20 prepares for busy summer

Although the broad public engagement undertaken by Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 has been toned down since late last year, the group tasked with developing a vision for city-owned waterfront land is still moving forward.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2015
Owner builds support for Ringling Shopping Center rezone

More than two years after the city rejected plans for a Walmart on Ringling Boulevard, momentum is gathering to revitalize the dormant shopping center.

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  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2015
City eyes St. Armands paid parking

To fund a Circle garage, the city is studying two major revenue sources.

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This conceptual rendering depicts what a built-out Fruitville-Beneva intersection could look like. Buildings front the street, and bike and bus lanes encourage other forms of transportation. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2015
Urban Design Studio: The long road to fixing sprawl

The city’s planning team says widening roadways is a sign of tunnel vision, not a solution to congestion.

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Sarasota Farmers Market Manager Phil Pagano was partially inspired by “The Farmery,” a permanent market concept developed by a Durham, N.C. group. The model provides space for a grocery, a café and an area to grow crops. Courtesy
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2015
WHAT'S HAPPENING | Week of June 4, 2015

Sarasota County pulled into Benderson lawsuit

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The city of Sarasota's development review committee reviewed entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff's plans for 400 affordable housing units Wednesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 3, 2015
Vengroff continues quest for affordable housing

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff sold his mixed-use development in the Rosemary District to pursue cheaper rentals elsewhere, but shrunk plans for a major complex on Fruitville Road.

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Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: June 4

Patricia Orzechowski submitted this sunset photo, taken near Venice Beach.

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Thirteen-year-old Connor Powers completes a series of ball handling drills.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 3, 2015
Rams shoot into summer

Sixty-five boys and girls in third through eighth grade hit the hardwood for Riverview High’s annual Summer Basketball Camp June 1 through June 4.

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Courtesy photo. Leadership Sarasota Class of 2015 cuts the ribbon for the new discovery zone at Bay Preserve at Osprey.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2015
Leadership Sarasota helps launch Bay Preserve discovery zone

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce celebrated 30 years of success with the Leadership Sarasota program on Saturday, May 29 at Bay Preserve at Osprey.

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