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Although some work has begun on the forthcoming Taco Bus and Evie’s location in the 1500 block of Main Street, the developers have halted construction as they await a city-ordered traffic study.
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  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
Awaiting traffic study, Main Street project stalls

The people behind the downtown Evie’s and Taco Bus are hitting pause — and blaming the city for the delay.

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  • March 12, 2015
Searching for affordable housing

As the city takes aim at addressing its lack of affordable housing, officials examine the origins of the issue and seek out solutions.

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On Monday, the City Commission will decide whether to approve the sale of an additional parcel near Pineapple Park as part of a project at the State Street garage site.
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  • David Conway
  • March 12, 2015
New appraisal pegs value of State Street garage parcel

A new valuation of land near the State Street garage, sought after by a developer, is in line with the proposed purchase price.

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  • Robert Plunket
  • March 12, 2015
3 Things: $2 million homes

If you’re able to spend $2 million on a home, Sarasota has some great options — and lots of them.

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Jono Miller said the county's restoration of Red Bug Slough was one of its success stories in terms of conservation efforts.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
County seeks public input on vision for parks plan

With the parks and recreation master plan underway, the county wants to ask visitors during season to weigh in on the community’s needs.

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Timm and Diane Trettin, Dennis Stover and Phil King
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
Literacy Council of Sarasota March luncheon

Liz McFadden, the president and CEO of the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy, was the guest speaker.

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  • Kristen Herhold
  • March 12, 2015
"Our Watery Selves" with Stephen Spotte and Mary Lou Johnson

Marine scientist and author Stephen Spotte spoke at Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium with special guest photographer Mary Lou Johnson on March 12.

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Jennifer Boone, Sister Gilchrist Cottrill and Steve Boone
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2015
Miracle Fest Awards Dinner

Ave Maria Preparatory School hosted its annual Miracle Fest Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 12, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club

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Honoree Larry Hietbrink, Dr. Dean Sutherland and honoree Nola Hietbrink
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 12, 2015
Cause4Hope 'Unmasking Parkinson's'

More than 250 guests attended Neuro Challenge Foundation's Cause4Hope "Unmasking Parkinson's"event on Thursday, March 20, at Michael's On East.

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The life guard towers at Siesta Key Beach are already an iconic beacon for visitors; Tricia Wisner said that the wayfinding mechanism would probably be centered around the towers.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 12, 2015
County explores wayfinding options for Siesta Key Public Beach

Current construction with the beach improvement project could provide the perfect opportunity to update signage and navigation.

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Michael Shay, Siesta Key Association president, and Walt Olson with the Siesta Key Condominium Council talk with FDOT representatives about the possible roundabout.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 11, 2015
FDOT holds public workshop on potential Siesta Key roundabout

FDOT has presented the same information at two Siesta Key Association meetings in February and November.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 11, 2015
Dent’s chief of staff files for 2016 election

Supervisor of Elections second-in-command Ron Turner has filed to run for Kathy Dent’s post in the 2016 election.

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Anabel Procel takes a turn on the barrel horse game with assistantance from Kristina Ihaszy at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market. Megan Swick plays a fishing game with her son Bernard.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 11, 2015
Children's Day offers fun, games

Children were able to join in on the fun at the Phillippi Farmhouse Market on Wednesday, March 11.

  • Sarasota
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Kristina Bilicki Paape, unit chair, with award winners Mary Beth Schrowang, Kathryn Shea and Wayne Applebee.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 10, 2015
Wayne Applebee selected for National Association of Social Workers award

The Sarasota Manatee unit selected Applebee as citizen of the year

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  • Amanda Morales
  • March 10, 2015
Phillippi Shores students compete in Measurement Olympics

The students of Phillippi Shores Elementary International Baccalaureate School spent Friday morning throwing paper planes, pouring water and tossing cotton balls for the 3rd annual Measurement Olympics March 6.

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