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FYI Friday: Rosemary District on a roll with new development

This week's FYI Friday features news about the rise of Rosemary, downtown traffic discussions and more!

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Williams Parker names new president

Ric Gregoria takes over the role from William Seider at Williams Parker.

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World War II veteran Bill Schlapfer.
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  • August 14, 2015
Community remembers VJ Day on 70th anniversary

Veterans and families gathered at Unconditional Surrender for VJ Day ceremony.

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Photo courtesy: James DeBlasio
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  • August 14, 2015
Photo contest winners: July

Photo contest winners: July

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Greg Kveton is confident that his development firm and city staff can come to a workable agreement to proceed with the project at 33 S. Palm.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2015
DeMarcay developer pushes forward with high-rise

Despite a setback in the quest to obtain a building permit and a looming deadline, the developer behind a proposed Palm Avenue condominium is determined to find a solution.

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City Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the Rosemary District has seen an increase in nighttime parking activity thanks to new businesses such as the Mandeville Beer Garden.
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  • August 13, 2015
Rosemary District searches for more parking spaces

Thanks to the introduction of new businesses and increased residential building, the Rosemary District is working with the city to increase its parking stock.

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Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association President Patrick Gannon said his organization works to not only advocate for residents, but to educate them as well.
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  • August 13, 2015
Conversation with Patrick Gannon

The Downtown Sarasota Condominium Association president talks about homelessness, growth and misleading generalizations regarding people living downtown.

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This rendering depicts the revised plans for the North Palm Avenue streetscape improvement project — which pleased residents who wanted to preserve a palm grove.
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  • August 13, 2015
Sketching the future of an evolving Palm Avenue block

Controversy surrounding the push to preserve a palm grove on North Palm Avenue has sparked a broader conversation regarding the design of a busy segment of the street.

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Center for Architecture Sarasota Vice Chairwoman Sandra Timpson Motto and Chairwoman Cynthia Peterson said they try to offset their hefty workload with a good sense of humor.
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  • August 13, 2015
Center for Architecture Sarasota organizers have grand designs

The Center for Architecture Sarasota hopes to be a cultural institution, educational facility and a space to host community conversations — and that's just the beginning of their ambitious plans.

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File photo. WDW Warehouse Properties LLC sold the Unit 404 condominium at 464 Golden Gate Point to Teresa Lee-Kay, of Sarasota, for $1.95 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 13, 2015
Casey Key home sells for $2.05 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 27 and July 31.

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File photo. Bob Leibold and Melinda Lee attend the 2014 Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time event.
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  • August 13, 2015
Sarasota Calendar 8.13.15

Sarasota events for the week of August 13

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  • August 13, 2015
Home of the Month: All About the Art

This home cleverly tosses the mid-century modern rulebook aside.

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A group of manatees appeared near the shore.
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  • August 13, 2015
This week in history 8.13.15

A glimpse of the way things were from the archives.

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Audrey Elaine Hannum has a big career ahead of her.
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  • August 13, 2015
The Observer welcomes newest family member

Stephanie Hannum introduces Audrey Elaine to the world.

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Tampa-based Framework Group is developing the 228-unit Sarasota Flats on the south end of the Rosemary District.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 12, 2015
Rosemary property sells for $5.8 million

A Tampa-based developer closed on the purchase of the future site of a large-scale residential project in the Rosemary District.

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