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The new farmers market will kick off with 10 vendors but is already expanding weekly.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 10, 2014
New farmers market opens Saturday

The Central Sarasota Farmers Market opens tomorrow and will run from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, year round.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Congressman Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, lobbied unsuccessfully before the holidays to encourage Congress to approve a glitch bill to stave off insurance costs that have more than tripled for some policyholders.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 10, 2014
Town supports insurance legislation

Longboat Key Mayor Jim Brown sent a letter to Senator Jeff Brandes this week, thanking him for addressing a flood insurance crisis through a bill he's attempting to pass in the Legislature

  • Longboat Key
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A Sarasota couple bribed a procurement program manager for the Foreign Materials Acquisition Support Office at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, in exchange for government contracts.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 10, 2014
Sarasota couple sentenced in bribery scandal

Sylvester and Maria Zugrav admitted to using bribes to secure Air Force contracts.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 10, 2014
Lakewood Ranch named top-selling community

Two companies have ranked Lakewood Ranch as the No. 9 master-planned community in the nation.

  • East County
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The Kolter Group may have to wait a little longer to break ground on a planned hotel/condominium project, as the city plans to revise the development's traffic study.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2014
City likely to revise traffic study for bayfront development

Following residents' complaints that the city was underestimating the impact of a development along U.S. 41, the city attorney said the project's traffic study will be revisited.

  • Sarasota
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Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

The festival boasts a wide selection of traditional comfort Jewish food including corned beef sandwiches and matzoh ball soup.

  • Sarasota
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Diane Silverstein and Shirley Rose make cabbage rolls for the Sarasota Jewish Food Festival at Temple Sinai
    By
  • Harriet Sokmensuer
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET:Sarasota Jewish Food Festival

Guests are invited to start their day with a bagel and schmear before they move on to the main dishes including brisket, stuffed cabbage and knishes.

  • Sarasota
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The Aging in Paradise Resource Center is located on the second floor of Longboat Island Chapel. (File photo)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 10, 2014
Institute for the Ages CEO to speak at chapel

Tom Esselman, president and CEO of the Institute for the Ages, will speak Monday at Longboat Island Chapel.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota's Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, has never been dredged.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 10, 2014
SKA says no to Big Pass dredge

The Siesta Key Association ratcheted up the Big Pass dredging debate Thursday by making an official statement in opposition to the project.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 10, 2014
Road closures planned for Thunder by the Bay

Downtown road closures will be ongoing throughout the weekend during the 16th annual Thunder by the Bay motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Commissioners approved an amendment to the site plan for the project that appeases concerns from a neighboring community, Country Meadows, about traffic.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 10, 2014
Commissioners approve 610-home community

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved a 610-home community at its meeting Thursday.

  • East County
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Brayan Dasilva played a math game with Jana Espy of the Calvary Chapel School in Sarasota at last year's event.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 10, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Rock Your Robot Science Fair

A robot costume contest, science and math exhibits will take over Greenbrook Adventure Park this weekend for the Rock your Robot Science Fair.

  • East County
  • News
Sam Alfstad, Tim Jaeger and Gary Galati
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 9, 2014
'All in the Family' Special Preview

'All in the Family' Special Preview

  • Black Tie
The 5,041-square-foot home sold for $4.75 million in May. (Courtesy Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • January 9, 2014
Key home is finalist for WSJ 'House of the Year'

The Bay Isles home is one of 50 finalists for the Wall Street Journal's online poll.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Sarasota Christian’s Lane Chupp looks to maintain possession away from Eagles forward Brendon Durmody.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Military Academy Soccer vs. Sarasota Christian

The Sarasota Military Academy boys and girls soccer teams played host to Sarasota Christian School in non-district action Jan. 7. Junior Gunnar Kral scored a pair of goals to lead Sarasota Christian to a 2-1 victory. Jacob Kroll and Brady Weaver both were credited with an assist. The Sarasota Christian girls team won 3-1.

  • Sarasota
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A proposed project to dredge Big Pass, seen here in an aerial photo, will be one of the items up for discussion at Thursday's SKA meeting.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Siesta real estate trends top SKA agenda

A real estate expert and Siesta business leader will brief the Siesta Key Association Thursday on trends in the island's property market and demographics.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The Lakewood Ranch Town Hall maintenance facility will serve a variety of functions after its open house Jan. 9.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 9, 2014
Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility opens to the public

The more than $2 million Lakewood Ranch maintenance facility officially opens its doors Jan. 9.

  • East County
  • News
On Wednesday, Jan. 8, the mesmerizing jellyfish swim around their tank at Mote Aquarium.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO OF THE DAY: At the Aquarium

Brighten up a cloudy day by visiting one of the nonprofit organizations near the Key. Located on City Island, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium aims to entertain and educate with exhibits featuring sea turtles, manatees and over 100 other species of marine life.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Alaina Ray was instrumental in guiding the town’s Urban Land Institute process, as well as reviewing applications such as the Longboat Key Hilton Beachfront Resort.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • January 9, 2014
Alaina Ray named PZ&B director

After three months as the town's interim Planning, Zoning and Building Director, the town manager officially gave Alaina Ray the position on Wednesday.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
The store’s close proximity to Interstate 75 makes it an easy target for burglars, according to the Manatee Sheriff's Office.
    By
  • Josh Siegel
  • January 9, 2014
Photography store burglarized for second time this week

Johnson PhotoImaging has been burglarized four times since May.

  • East County
  • News
Jim and Evelyn Gregory enjoy drinks and a good time together.
    By
  • Amanda Sebastiano
  • January 9, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: LWRBA January Networking Social

Members of the Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance converged Jan. 8, at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union, for drinks, sandwiches and a chance to win cash at the January Networking Social.

  • East County
  • News
Harriet Sokmensuer. Beachaven came in first in its category.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2014
Winter wonderland

The Siesta Key Condominium Council announced the winners of the Siesta Key Condo Lighting contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Heather Merriman. Linda Gross, Pam Day, board President Ida Zito, Jean Weidner Goldstein and Tim Self
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2014
Appreciation luncheon

Designing Women Boutique held a special media appreciation luncheon Monday in the store's second-floor gallery space.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2014
Our view

Before you vote for that tax

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Homelessness

A proposal to build a downtown homeless shelter has set the stage for a contentious debate about where the facility should be built.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo. Standing water from heavy September rains stalled progress on the Beach Road Drainage Improvements project.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Siesta Beach construction

Extensive renovations to Siesta Beach are set to break ground in January.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Rendering courtesy Jim Bridges. Plans call for the construction of an Embassy Suites along U.S. 41.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Downtown hotels

Four downtown hotels could all begin construction this year, but some hurdles remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Sarasota County Commission 2014 elections

Two longtime Sarasota County commissioners retire in November, opening the door for a pair of newcomers to join the board.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: County budget

Sarasota County commissioners ditched the austerity measures that carried the county through the recession, approving a $1.1 billion county spending plan for Fiscal Year 2014.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: City budget

After narrowly approving a budget and millage rate increase in 2013, the Sarasota City Commission has shown a divide when it comes to managing the city's finances.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Traffic signals

The continued push for roundabouts in Sarasota and the implementation of a multiyear mobility study has traffic management at the forefront of the city's 2014 plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Top issues to watch in 2014: Real Estate

Sarasota County's real estate markets and construction industry are expected to continue their resurgence despite a skilled-labor shortfall, which threatens to dampen the pace of growth.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy rendering. Planned renovations of the pavilion at Siesta Beach will expand the facility while respecting architect Tim Seibert's original design.
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • January 9, 2014
Siesta Beach renovations have SKVA on edge

The Siesta Key Village Association met for the first time in 2014 on Tuesday, opening the new year with fresh concerns about how the two-year renovation project at Siesta Beach might impact the island's tourism industry.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 9, 2014
Cops Corner: Sarasota

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Works from the Chalk Festival, such as this drawing near Dolphin Street, have not yet been cleaned from the road.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2014
Chalk Festival art lingers on Burns Square streets

Sarasota Chalk Festival artwork is still visible on Pineapple Avenue, but city staff says an agreement required the street to be cleaned more than three weeks ago.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 9, 2014
DID grapples with present, future budget considerations

Between Five Points Park lighting and potential expansion, the Downtown Improvement District is dealing with fiscal concerns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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