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  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Resistance mounts to events ordinance

Despite the city appearing to be near a compromise on St. Armands Circle Park events, the fight continues over who should decide what events are allowed and what constitutes season.

  • Sarasota
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The new maintenance company, Buccaneer Landscape Management Inc., will offer more services than the previous firm, such as pressure washing sidewalks in Siesta Key Village. Jessica Salmond
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 28, 2014
New crew takes over Village care

Unsatisfied with the previous maintenance firm, the County Commission hopes a new company can spiff up the Village.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The building Golden Apple Dinner Theatre formerly occupied will include a mix of retail, office and restaurant space. Courtesy rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Core Strength

Sarasota may slow down in the summer, but businesses downtown are busy making moves, with new merchants and developments preparing to open in time for season.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Downtown CRA slated to expire

County commissioners have criticized Sarasota's downtown Community Redevelopment Area for growing administrative costs.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2014
News Briefs

County Commission ends search for homeless shelter; City seeks applicants for commission seats; Sanborn Studios files counter lawsuit against county

  • Sarasota
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The 12-unit, four-story townhouse project was made possible in part because of alternative standards the city adopted for the Golden Gate Point neighborhood. Rendering courtesy Parker Walter Group
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 28, 2014
Townhome project planned at Golden Gate Point

A developer is planning its second downtown townhouse complex, using alternate zoning rules for shorter, but wider, buildings.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 28, 2014
County approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

The County Commission approved a 5 mph reduction on a half-mile stretch of Midnight Pass Road.

  • Sarasota
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Hosts Philippe King and Rotary Club of Longboat president Sydell Pittas
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 27, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Rotary Club of Longboat Celebration Party

The newly established Rotary Club of Longboat celebrated its formation Wednesday, Aug. 27, at a private residence.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Citing public safety concerns, the Sarasota County Commission voted to lower the speed limit on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 27, 2014
County Commission approves speed limit reduction on Siesta

Staff reported many people speed on a stretch of Midnight Pass Road, between Vista Hermosa Circle to Sanderling Road, and a speed reduction would help alleviate the danger.

  • Siesta Key
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At its meeting Aug. 26, the Manatee County School District decided to table discussions on a contract between the district and security personnel who may occupy area elementary schools.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2014
School District puts elementary school security personnel on hold for now

The Manatee County School District tabled the discussion on elementary school security personnel at its meeting Aug. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • August 27, 2014
UPDATE: Two northbound I-75 lanes are open

The third northbound I-75 lane near the Fruitville Road intersection will be closed overnight.

  • East County
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2014
Lady Blazers tame Lady Cougars

The Sarasota Christian volleyball team defeated Cardinal Mooney 25-21, 25-17, 25-14 in its season opener Aug. 26.

  • East County
  • Sports
The ODA volleyball team returns to action Aug. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2014
Lady Thunder open season with win

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team opened its regular season with a 3-0 victory over Gateway Charter Aug. 26.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2014
Supervisors hold down CDD costs

Lakewood Ranch CDD supervisors adopted their FY 2015 budgets Aug. 21. Average assessment changes ranged from -$144 to $108.

  • East County
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Rose King and Cheri Schloerke look through Shekina Designs’ hand-painted silk clothing at the 12th Annual St. Armands Winter Art Festival in January.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 27, 2014
Show organizer fights Circle park plan

Paragon's Bill Kinney is contesting the definition of high season and the control of St. Armands Circle Park.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Our View

Alternative to more Medicaid

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2014
Police discover destroyed Klauber pieces at Colony

Evidence suggests that vandals damaged the artwork at the same time they broke into 33 units on the property.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

Longboat Key Town Hall to close for Labor Day; Trustee seeks sanctions against Colony Lender; Key Club, USF to launch new partnership

  • Longboat Key
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An adult black skimmer brings in a small fish for two chicks. Photos courtesy of Dr. Lou Newman
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • August 27, 2014
Black skimmers hatch late in the season on Lido

Plymouth Harbor resident Lou Newman says it's the first time the birds have nested on Lido Beach.

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Jayna Perry and Lilliana Janneman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 27, 2014
The Search for Scallops

Between Tampa Bay Watch, Pine Island Sound Scallop Search and our very own Sarasota Bay Watch, the West Coast waters of Florida were covered - with scallop searchers. On Aug. 23, volunteers gathered to collect information about the survival of scallops in our waters.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Cops Corner: East County

The following information was gathered from incident and arrest reports obtained from the Manatee County Sheriff's Office.

  • East County
  • Cops Corner
Detwiler's Farm Market offers a variety of produce, including options, such as dragon fruit, not available at other grocery stores.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2014
Detwiler's to expand to East County

The local market will occupy the former Sweetbay grocery space at University Parkway and Lockwood Ridge Road.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2014
Sarasota plans traffic improvement

County, FDOT hopes the installation of the InSync traffic-control system will ease the traffic congestion along University Parkway.

  • East County
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Vita
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2014
Football preview: Cardinal Mooney

Cardinal Mooney's success hinges on quarterback Reese Vita, who led the Cougars to their first district championship since 2006 last season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Humphrey
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 27, 2014
Football preview: Out-of-Door Academy

Todd Humphrey has been playing offensive and defensive line for The Out-of-Door Academy since he was in the seventh grade.

  • East County
  • Sports
Sharon Bruckman is the CEO of Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp., overseeing a network of franchisees with a total magazine circulation of more than 1.5 million. Photo by Ed Clement
  • By Jean Gruss
  • August 27, 2014
Organic Growth

With a circulation of 1.5 million copies in 95 markets, Natural Awakenings magazines dominate the holistic health market with news and advertising.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Daran Lovell submitted this photo, taken on Greer Island (aka Beer Can Island) on the northern tip of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Weather: Longboat Key

Do you love taking photos? We want your best photos of sunrises, sunsets, rainbows, etc. Submit your local weather photos for a chance to have your photo published in the paper! See all of the winning photos each week by visiting The Observer's Facebook page.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Members of Gardeners Out East executive board — Brenda Morris, Trevor Cramer, Carol Edwards, Mary Auger, Eileen Amesbury and Carolyn Lowry-Nation. Photo by Amanda Sebastiano
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2014
New garden club group sprouts in East County

More green thumbs are joining the garden club scene in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2014
District leads bond refinancing efforts

Lakewood Ranch CDD 6 refinanced bonds Monday, a move that will produce $1.2 million in savings over the life of the bond.

  • East County
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  • August 27, 2014
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  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch developer Schroeder-Manatee Ranch constructed the Summerfield Information Center in 1995. It currently houses the Lakewood Ranch Community Activities Corp. office, in addition to information center employees. Photo by Pam Eubanks
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 27, 2014
Supervisors to explore info center purchase

Residents eye Summerfield information center as location for a community center to host events and club meetings.

  • East County
  • News
Garrow
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2014
Doing Business: Malibu Fox Express

The time she took off during her first pregnancy with her son, Dalton, in 2011, changed Danielle Garrow's life.

  • East County
  • News
The Rouchers' airy living room was the location of many great Jazz Club parties. A triptych by Syd Solomon, at right, adds color to the space. The painting at center is by David Shapiro.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 27, 2014
Home of the Month: The Music and the Memories

A Siesta Key home masterfully embodies the Sarasota art world.

  • Arts + Culture
Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
Weather: East County

Doreen Steinhauser submitted this sunset photo, taken in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • August 27, 2014
School boards collaborate on tech best practices

Local school boards collaborated to discover best practices in technology and teaching Common Core during a special meeting Aug. 13.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2014
News Briefs

LWR seeks volunteers for taskforce; Everglades opens solar energy lab; Animal Services welcomes new leader; Superintendent Mills announces surplus plans

  • East County
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