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Darwin Santa Maria plans to open a brick-and-mortar version of his CeviChela Project in the Village.
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Darwin Santa Maria has found a new home in Siesta Key Village, and our Facebook followers responded to the fallout from Monday’s City Commission meeting.

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Doug Deming and the Jewel Tones played for guests.
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Manatee, Sarasota Chambers rock Blues by the Bay

Not even rain could stop the party for Manatee Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce.

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Players Theatre Artistic Director Jeffery Kin and Managing Director Michelle Bianchi Pingel say the early feedback to their move has been largely positive.
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Players Theatre uproots from longtime Sarasota home

The Players Theatre is selling its property near the bayfront and moving to Lakewood Ranch. Why is the oldest arts organization in Sarasota leaving the city?

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Booker Middle School Principal LaShawn Frost, Conor Andrich, Sharon Burde, Joyce McCoy, Susan Morin and S.Kay Daniels with the 6,000 granola bars donated to the school Wednesday.
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SHS sophomore stocks Booker Middle pantry

CYD member Conor Andrich donates 6,000 granola bar for Summer Transition program at Booker Middle School.

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Tamiami Trail lanes closed due to flooding

Sarasota Police expect northbound lanes of U.S. 41 at the intersection with Bee Ridge Road to be closed for 2 hours.

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#OMGmycommunity contest winners

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Weaving creativity: Visually impaired students bond over basket weaving

ACE at Suncoast Technical College offers creative classes and socialization for visually impaired.

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INTERACTIVE: Share your Players Theatre memories

The iconic performing arts center plans to move out of downtown Sarasota and into a new Lakewood Ranch development.

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Despite significant public support at Monday's meeting, the City Commission did not approve a proposed land use change that would allow plans for an affordable housing project to proceed.
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Vengroff apartment project: “Not going to happen”

As the City Commission debated whether to require annual inspections for a proposed affordable housing complex, the property owner walked out of the hearing, proclaiming the project dead.

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The Players CEO Michelle Bianchi Pingel and Artistic Director Jeffery Kin announce the theater's move to become the centerpiece of the Waterside at Lakewood Ranch's town center.
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Players Theatre announces move from Sarasota to Lakewood Ranch

New Players Center for Performing Arts will anchor Waterside's town center.

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All six of the honorees Army Spc. Elwood “Woody” Schiffman, Harold Ronson, retired Air Force Col. Leonard Friedlander, USMC Capt. Tom Smith, retired Army Col. Ben Knisely and Army Spc. Christopher Keilty.
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JFCS salutes six local veterans

Jewish Family & Children's Service of the Suncoast honors veterans for their service to the community.

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Harvey Vengroff has pushed the city to approve his plans for a 393-unit apartment complex on Fruitville Road.
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Will Vengroff’s affordable housing plans move ahead?

Entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff must earn approval from a supermajority of the City Commission to proceed with plans for an apartment complex east of downtown.

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Sarasota City Commissioner Liz Alpert and Jim Barber
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Argus Foundation simmers with Low Country Boil

Community leaders crack crab legs with Argus Foundation at the Sarasota Outboard Club.

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Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.
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Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Jack Garner, Susan DeVictor and Neil Oldham have won the Observer's photo contest for April.

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