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The Woman's Exchange purchased the parcel bordering Laurel Park for $275,000 in 2012.
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The Burns Square consignment shop this month demolished a building on an adjacent parcel purchased in 2012.

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Send us your announcements!

The Observer is seeking submissions for its announcements section, Occasions.

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Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

The Baltimore Orioles recently announced their 2014 Grapefruit League schedule, which opens Feb. 28 against the Tampa Bay Rays in Port Charlotte.

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Garage delays frustrate developer

Pineapple Square developer John Simon believes delays at the State Street garage are not only a legal issue but could cause long-term damage downtown.

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Sarasota police officer David Dubendorf speaks with a homeless man near a series of railway encampments in the city of Sarasota.
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Homeless problem hits critical mass

Opinions are divided on what is to blame for a perceived spike in the size and geographic reach of Sarasota County's homeless population.

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