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  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2015
Homeless plan focuses on housing

City Manager Tom Barwin has unveiled a strategy for addressing homelessness — but does he have the backing of key players?

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  • News
Tahiti Park Neighborhood Association President Jennifer Ahearn-Koch is worried about the impact a new Starbucks might have on the residential streets of the neighborhood. She was happy to discover that the developer shares her concerns — and was open to w
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 16, 2015
North Trail Coffee Talks

Tahiti Park residents are concerned about a planned Starbucks along U.S. 41, but they believe their worries won’t go unacknowledged.

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In 2005, Isaac Group Holdings released this rendering depicting phase two of its Pineapple Square project. It now wants to sell its land and entitlements for the area to another developer. File rendering
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2015
Pineapple Square Developer taking bids for sale

Move could jumpstart $200 million downtown retail and condo deal.

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Jade Rhodes leads Auburn with 17 home runs so far this season.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2015
Power hitter

Former Sarasota High infielder Jade Rhodes has helped blast the Auburn University softball team to a No. 3 national ranking.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • April 16, 2015
High 5

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stanley Pelletz and Family Promise of Sarasota Director Wendy Fitton. Photos courtesy of Family Promise of Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 16, 2015
One family’s promise

The Pelletz family remains committed to helping Family Promise of Sarasota with its mission of aiding low-income families.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2015
OUR VIEW | The city with no vision

Blinded by rules and standards, city leaders miss the long-term value of Ringling College.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Richard and Alison Light, and their daughter, Chloe Jane, donated the Little Free Library to their community. Photos by Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 16, 2015
Palm Island: the heart of Siesta Key

A neighborhood of 150 homes in the middle of the island boasts friendly neighbors and a rich history.

  • Sarasota
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The home at 7902 Sanderling Road sold for $5.5 million. It has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths and 8,395 square feet of living area. Courtesy photo of Michael Saunders and Co.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 16, 2015
Siesta Properties home sells for $5.5 million

A home in Siesta Properties tops all transactions in this week's real estate.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2015
Letters to the editor

Snowbird bullied on the beach

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Co-Chairs Peggy Roberts and Donna Koffman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 15, 2015
Blue Ties & Butterflies

Child Protection Center hosted its 3rd annual Blue Ties & Butterflies event on Wednesday, April 15, at Michael's On East.

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Paul Tarantino, Lisa Morris, host Howard Rooks and Bunny Skirboll
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 15, 2015
Compeer Celebration

Guests attended Compeer Inc.'s Compeer Celebration on Wednesday, April 15, at a private home.

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City Commission candidate Liz Alpert says the attack ad was evidence her opponent is desperate to make up the gap from March's election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 15, 2015
Political committee attack targets City Commission candidate

A Tampa-based political action committee sent a mailer to city residents this week attacking the financial history of candidate Liz Alpert.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Memorial CEO David Verinder with Dr. John Fogarty, dean of FSU College of Medicine and chair of the Council of Florida Medical School Deans. Photo courtesy of Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • April 15, 2015
Sarasota Memorial, FSU announce residency program

The program, if accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, is two years from launch.

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Courtesy of Doctor's Hospital of Sarasota. Michael Schandorf
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • April 15, 2015
Doctors Hospital announces Physician of the Year

Every year the employees of Doctors Hospital of Sarasota nominate a Physician of the Year. The honor for 2015 was given to Dr. Michael Schandorf-Lartey.

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