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  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Homeless park on Pineapple

Nearby businesses say they are being harmed by the increasing encampment of homeless the past few months at Pineapple Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
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  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Leaders work toward 20:20 vision

As the city demurs on playing an active role in the planning process for land surrounding the Van Wezel, involved organizations list their goals.

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  • March 6, 2014
News Briefs

Biter buys downtown parcel for planned apartments; Shay takes over as Siesta Key Association president; Sarasota County ratifies Teamsters agreement; Beach University seminar series returns to Siesta Key

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Siesta retailers under fire for outdoor displays

Support for a move to allow outdoor merchandise displays on Siesta Key is waning, due to 'blatant disregard' of rules.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Our view

Southside solution: meters

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
High five moments of the week

The top five sports moments of the week.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Riverview dusts other teams

The Booker, Cardinal Mooney, Riverview and Sarasota boys and girls track teams all hit the track for the annual Sarasota Riverview Ram Invitational Feb. 28 at the Ram Bowl.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Sidelines

Dowdy posts his first shutout for ODA; Sarasota Redskins registration underway; Tornadoes remain unbeaten; Lady Blazers notch big win over Northside

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • March 6, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 6, 2014
Residents offer insight on Ringling roundabout

As city traffic signals near the end of their life cycle, and cost $150,000 to replace, the city seeks input from residents and FDOT on a proposed roundabout for the U.S. 41 intersection.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • March 6, 2014
Campaign hatched to protect snowbirds on Siesta

The Sarasota Audubon Society is running a program to protect Siesta Key's snowy plovers. hatchlings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Business Observer

Booking.com recognizes Beach Club at Siesta Key; Kimal Lumber & Hardware opens drive-thru location; Premier Sotheby's welcomes Russell, Dock; Grapevine Communications announces staff changes

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 6, 2014
Weather: Sarasota

Myra Hoshowski submitted this sunset photo, taken on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 6, 2014
Home on Casey Key sells for $2.94 million

A home on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week's real estate

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