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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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  • 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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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • June 2, 2015
Sarasota County approves contract with Manatee County for joint public safety radio system

The radio system will cover 67 agencies and 8,100 stations combined in Sarasota and Manatee Counties.

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The city is investigating its options for constructing a parking garage on what is currently a surface lot on North Adams Drive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2015
City eyes paid parking to fund St. Armands Circle garage

Progress on a St. Armands parking garage is continuing as stakeholders offer their support for various funding mechanisms — including parking meters.

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Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines discusses growth during a better Government Association of Sarasota County meeting.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 2, 2015
Hines to run for re-election to County Commission

Sarasota County Commissioner Charles Hines has filed to run in the 2016 election.

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Photo courtesy: Frank Decker
  • By Nancy Schwartz
  • June 1, 2015
Photo contest winners: May

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

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Sam Dannheisser, Samantha Watkinson and Deborah Weber
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 1, 2015
2nd annual Sarasota YMCA Adult & Youth Achievers Luncheon

The Sarasota YMCA hosted its 2nd annual Adult and Youth Achievers Luncheon on Monday, June 1, at Michael's On East. The luncheon was also a celebration for The Achievers Program's 25th anniversary.

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The Sarasota City Commission will provide direction to staff regarding a new ordinance governing companies such as Uber.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2015
City to discuss Uber regulations, homelessness

At today’s Sarasota City Commission meeting, the board will discuss the development of a new ordinance to manage the operations of transportation companies such as Uber and Lyft.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 1, 2015
Caps off to the class of 2015

Sarasota area high schools celebrate graduation with commencement ceremonies. Graduates move their tassels from right to left at Booker High School, Pine View School, Riverview High School, Sarasota High School and Sarasota Military Academy.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Judy Copland, Stacy Scott Berteau, Karen Dakan and Donna Grantham
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 31, 2015
St. Boniface Ice Cream Social

Nearly 100 guests attended St. Boniface Episcopal Church's ice cream social after attending the morning service on Sunday, May 31.

  • Sarasota
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Angie Aramayo is greeted by senior class sponsor Lori Moyer.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 31, 2015
Pine View School celebrates class of 2015 commencement

Among family and friends the students of Pine View School received diplomas, honors and accolades during a commencement ceremony Sunday, May 31 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • May 30, 2015
Sarasota Military Academy salutes the class of 2015

Cadets took their final orders from the Sarasota Military Academy before being pronounced graduates Saturday, May 30 at Robarts Arena.

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