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Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 raises money for plan; St. Armands Circle leaders seek bus shelter; County approves Grand Prix funding

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The last remaining retail tenant at the Palm Avenue building moved out of the space earlier this year, making way for new owner XAC Developers LLC to construct an 18-story building on the downtown land. Photo by David Conway
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  • August 21, 2014
Developer plans high-rise on historic property

Downtown leaders have sought to preserve the DeMarcay Hotel on Palm Avenue, but the new owner has filed plans for an 18-story condo.

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Sheehan
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  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Riverview High

Riverview High senior lineman Riley Sheehan has been an integral part of the Rams' varsity squad. This year he hopes to lead his team to the playoffs.

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  • August 21, 2014
Football preview: Sarasota High

Justin Austin made an immediate impact in his first season with the Sailors. He rushed for 1,200 yards last season.

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City Engineer Alex DavisShaw said she witnessed traffic backing into Ringling Boulevard from the McCurdy’s valet area multiple times and said the city would continue to monitor the area for issues. Photo by Alex Mahadevan
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  • August 21, 2014
Comedy club receives extended valet trial run

After a trial period, city staff denied McCurdy's Comedy Theatre's application for a valet parking permit, citing traffic concerns. Now, commissioners have given the business a second chance.

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  • August 21, 2014
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New martial arts facility opens on Ashton Road; Seven Icard Merrill attorneys honored; Grapevine receives industry accolades; National chain opens spa in Sarasota

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  • August 21, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • August 21, 2014
County develops user-friendly neighborhood project map

Want to know what's going on beyond those cones in your neighborhood, or what county workers are doing down the street?

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Despite complaints from businesses and plans to redesign the landscape along a stretch of North Palm Avenue, the City Commission reversed its previous approval of the proposed streetscape project. Photo by David Conway
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  • August 21, 2014
Palms on Palm Avenue to remain, for now

After residents spoke in support of saving a palm grove slated for removal, city staff will revisit its options for improving the street.

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This home at 1630 Arlington St. has four bedrooms, four baths, one-half bath, a pool and 4,335 square feet of living area. It sold for $1,335,000. Photo by Harriet Sokmensuer
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 21, 2014
Home in McIntyre-Wilson-Potter sells for $1,335,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Aug. 4 and Aug. 8.

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Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.
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  • August 21, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Scott Veix submitted this sunset photo, taken during the drum circle on Nokomis Beach.

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SWEDE READ. Osprey residents Renee Huntley and Philip Klotz read their Observer in the Old Town square in Stockholm.
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  • August 21, 2014
It's Read Everywhere

Headed on a great vacation? Make sure to take your Observer along! Visit YourObserver.com/itsreadeverywhere to submit your entries. One winner will receive two travel certificates, good for travel from SRQ Airport. We can't wait to see where the Observer travels next!

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Joyce Gonzalez and Marty Weisberg from Lyoness America have a snack.
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  • August 20, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Prime Time

The Sarasota Chamber of Commerce held its annual Prime Time Meet and Greet Exhibit Wednesday, Aug. 20, at the Sahib Shrine Center. The event was '80s themed and allowed members to network while enjoying drinks, games and food samples from local restaurants.

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Lido Key residents say their shoreline is in need of immediate assistance.
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  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 20, 2014
County to hire consultant to review Big Pass dredge

After Sarasota County Commissioner Nora Patterson raised some stipulations, the board unanimously agreed to find a third party to review the Lido Beach renourishment project.

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  • August 20, 2014
ODA wins preseason opener

The Out-of-Door Academy defeated Southeast 25-20, 25-8, 28-26 in its preseason opener Aug. 19.

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