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With hundreds of new residents moving into recently built projects such as CitySide, those living in the Rosemary District want to secure space for a community park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2019
Rosemary residents prioritize park purchase

Lots of new residential units have been built in the Rosemary District. A park hasn’t. The city will consider its options for changing that.

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Bill Waddill, The Bay Park Conservancy's managing director, said the group hoped to maximize the efficiency of a private nonprofit while maintaining the city's ultimate control of the bayfront project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 7, 2019
Bayfront conservancy agreement under review

Residents and city officials want more time to consider the terms of an agreement with a private bayfront management group.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • February 7, 2019
Don’t look at $15-per-hour minimum wage out of context

Before raising the minimum wage, we should examine the possible unintended consequences.

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The Phillippi Gardens home at 5546 Merrimac Drive recently sold for $665,000. Built in 1976, it has four bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,158 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $537,000 in 2016.Â
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2019
Greenbrook Drive home sells for $989,600

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 21-25.

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  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.7.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Todd Brown runs a Project Earth and an Infection Outbreak program at SMA.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 7, 2019
SMA teacher joins global program

Todd Brown named as a UN Sustainability Development Goals teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathryn (Mazzanti) DeYoung. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • February 6, 2019
Lakewood Ranch talent on exhibit

MTC student work gets world audience.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Front yards have been dug up for new piping
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 6, 2019
Emerald Harbor utilities and roads project at halfway point

Despite inconvenience, Emerald Harbor residents are pleased

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Jim Brown plans to meet with representatives of the Sarasota Ballet and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall this month.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 6, 2019
Brown plans to look into details of black box theater

Ringling says it makes sense to remove black box theater

  • Longboat Key
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Lyricist Lynn Ahrens, Director Frank Galati and Composer Stephen Flaherty — Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 6, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces world premiere musical, 'Knoxville'

The musical will be based on James Agee's Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiographical novel 'A Death in the Family' and will debut spring 2020.

  • Arts + Culture
As tropical storm Debby drew close in 2012, the sea at North Shore Road looked a lot different than a placid day in 2019.
    By
  • Suzanne Elliott
  • February 6, 2019
Longboat lands millions six years after Tropical Storm Debby

Longboat stands to receive even more money from past hurricanes and storms

  • Longboat Key
  • News
LeRoy J. Smith, 1943-2019
    In Memoriam |
  • February 6, 2019
LeRoy J. Smith, 1943-2019

LeRoy J. Smith Obituary

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Judy O'Donnell with Carole Reiss, who is modeling a hat she made in needlepoint.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • February 6, 2019
Fashion in full bloom in Sarasota

The University Park Women's Club presented its fashion show on Feb. 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Knowledge McDaniel.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 6, 2019
National Signing Day 2019 roundup

Area senior athletes finally put pen to paper.

  • East County
  • Sports
  • By Tina and Jimmy O’Brien, Licensed Real Estate Agents
  • February 6, 2019
Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

Factors for Home Sellers To Consider Before A Home Showing

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