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This rendering shows the proposed layout of VW Village — five apartment buildings on more than eight acres of land.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2015
Despite skepticism, Vengroff pushes forward with affordable housing proposal

City leaders have called for the development of more affordable housing. Harvey Vengroff wants to build affordable housing. Why, then, is the future of his project so uncertain?

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Colburn said Sarasota could benefit from more direct, decisive leadership.
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  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2015
Conversation with Casey Colburn

The recently departed Downtown Sarasota Alliance chairman talks about the issues created by downtown factionalism and the need for more decisive leadership in the city.

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State Street businesses are excited to see customers return.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2015
State Street: Open for Business

After nearly a year of construction, the State Street parking garage is open. With closures in the rear-view mirror, nearby stores and restaurants hope to take advantage of the newly unrestricted street.

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  • News
Jace King reaches the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro on July 10.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 6, 2015
Young explorer is king of the mountain

Jace King, 11, successfully climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and he’s one of the youngest to ever do it.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 6, 2015
Campers carve out fun with Sand Sculpture Camp

Sand Sculpture Camp builds foundation for young sculptors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota Youth Sailing drops anchor

From June 4 to Aug. 7, hundreds of students enjoyed a week of sailing, sun and fun at the Sarasota Youth Sailing Program’s summer camps.

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Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in east Sarasota.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: August 6

Charles Preston Rawls submitted this sunrise photo, taken in east Sarasota.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2015
City pension reform can’t wait

You have seen many times in these pages that the city of Sarasota has more than $150 million in unfunded liabilities in the city-employee pension systems.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2015
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.06.15

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jayna Perry and Lilliana Janneman at last year's scallop search.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • August 5, 2015
Citizen scientists to go scallop searching

The Sarasota Bay Watch seeks volunteers for its eighth annual scallop search.

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  • Neighbors
Najee Rhodes was The Out-of-Door Academy's starting running back last season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 5, 2015
Football Preview: The Out-of-Door Academy

After dropping down to Class 2A-District 5, The Out-of-Door Academy football team looks for a turnaround season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Video footage from the Sarasota County jail showed the officer repeatedly throwing food at a handcuffed individual.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2015
Following food-tossing incident, Sarasota officer resigns

The Sarasota Police Department announced today that Officer Andrew Halpin resigned 15 minutes prior to a scheduled interview with internal affairs.

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  • News
Harvey Vengroff is hopeful the city will allow him to construct more than 400 residential units designed to house lower-income individuals.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 4, 2015
Vengroff’s affordable housing project draws mixed reception

Although many people at a workshop Monday supported Harvey Vengroff’s proposed 400-unit apartment project, some questions remained unanswered.

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The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars earned a berth in the Florida State Tournament after winning the Section 6 title.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 4, 2015
Proving a Point

The Sarasota American 11-and 12-year-old All-Stars went 2-1 at the 2015 Florida State Tournament July 31 through Aug. 2, in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jason Fineberg carries the ball during a game against Booker before an ankle injury sidelined him for the remainder of the season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 3, 2015
Bouncing Back

The Out-of-Door Academy junior running back Jason Fineberg hasn’t played a full season of football since the eighth grade.

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