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Iliana Moore submitted this photo of storm clouds rolling over Sarasota at sunset.
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  • September 11, 2014
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Applicants for two vacant City Commissions have until Friday to submit their paperwork — and they must do it in person, the commission decided.
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  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2014
Commission holds firm on application process

The City Commission declined to change its procedures for filling two vacancies on the board after a resident requested to submit his application electronically.

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The next event at the Nathan Benderson Park will be the 2014 International Dragon Boat Festival, Oct. 24 through 26.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 10, 2014
Commission praises updates on Benderson Park

After listening to a presentation on the progress of construction of the rowing park, county commissioners commended SANCA for their work.

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Cosimo's not only features traditional and specialty pizzas and pastas but also an array of gluten free pizzas, pastas, salads and entrees.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 10, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Cosimo's

This week we went in the kitchen at Cosimo's with owner John Ganley as chef Alfredo prepares two signature pizzas, the margherita and the quattro formaggi. Get the recipes and watch an instructional video in this week's 'In the Kitchen.'

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First-year ODA head coach Stefanie Betz, far left, saw the Lady Thunder open its district season with a 3-0 victory over Imagine High Sept. 4.
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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 10, 2014
Warm Welcome

Stefanie Betz spent six years as an assistant coach at volleyball powerhouse Venice High before taking over the helm at ODA this year.

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  • September 9, 2014
Factory Girl: Finding love in the modern age

Factory Girl: Finding love in the modern age

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Sarasota businessman Harvey Vengroff recently bought the Sarasota Airport Hotel to convert into low-cost apartments.
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  • September 9, 2014
VIDEO: Vengroff aims to profit - and help homeless

Sarasota entrepreneur Harvey Vengroff is buying North Trail hotels to create affordable housing. It could also be a boon to the blighted stretch of highway.

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At its highest point, the proposed Lift Station 87 building is more than 64 feet tall.
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  • David Conway
  • September 9, 2014
Lift station proposal receives muddled reception

Leaders behind the Lift Station 87 project are hoping to move forward with a new design, but residents have expressed some concern about the building's proposed height.

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The Sarasota County Commission also discussed inquires the county has received in regards to surplus property.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 9, 2014
County seeks more discussion on electronic signs

After reading a proposed amendment to an ordinance allowing electronic message signs, Sarasota County Commission voted to continue discussing the amendment until the Nov. 5 meeting.

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According to a survey conducted by the Florida Institute of Government at Florida State University, residents are more trusting of local leaders than previous years.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2014
Survey: Residents more confident of county officials

Trust levels for Sarasota County leaders rose from 32% last year to 47% in the 2014 Sarasota County Citizen Opinion Survey, which was conducted by the Florida Institute of Government.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and local emergency personnel trolled the waters near Caspersen Beach Monday, after finding an abandoned dive flag.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 9, 2014
Sheriff's Office calls off Caspersen Beach search

Four hours after finding an abandoned dive flag in the Gulf of Mexico, local law enforcement ceased the search for a potential missing diver Monday evening.

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  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2014
Registration available for Sarasota Golf Improvement Initiative.

The new three-month program, created by Sarasota teaching professional Tim Conaway, gives students the opportunity to take unlimited lessons at a reduced rate.

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Residents of Siesta Key can learn what to do before and after a hurricane.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Siesta Chamber to host disaster preparation meeting

The meeting will be from 6 to 8 p.m. in the community room at St. Boniface, 5615 Midnight Pass, Siesta.

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  • Jessica Salmond
  • September 8, 2014
Casey Key sales show uptick in market

A $6.2 million Gulf-to-bay estate sold Aug. 29, the largest Casey Key sale in three years.

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Esha Shah shows off her outfit at the Manasota India Festival Saturday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 8, 2014
VIDEO: Manasota India Festival showcases food, dance

The Manasota India Festival, which was held Saturday at the Bradenton Area Convention Center, celebrated the many festivals and culture of the Asian country.

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