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MK Equity and ARS Architecture want to bring an “original, artistic” design to the 1335 Second St. condo project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2018
Developer plans Second Street condo

A proposed ten-story condominium is part of a growing number of residential projects in the downtown core.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alison Foxall, 29, Libertarian
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Alison Foxall, 29, Libertarian candidate for House District 72
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 8, 2018
Break the political cycle

The usual tactics of the major political parties have turned the District 72 candidates into caricatures and turned off voters. Here’s an opportunity for a new voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Mo Harris and Brandon Johnson
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2018
City workers help save colleague's life

Employees had taken the same CPR course in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.8.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • February 8, 2018
A generational legacy in the making

The future of the Bay is being shaped right now.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Junior Wilmer Yanez (10) gets a tap on the head from junior Travis Freeman (9) following the Mustangs' 2-1 loss to Wiregrass Ranch High. Freeman scored the Mustangs' only goal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Lakewood Ranch High soccer loses in regional quarterfinals

The Mustangs started slow and fell 2-1 to Wiregrass Ranch High.

  • East County
  • Sports
Braden River High seniors Isabelle Vazquez, Alexis Madrid, Chase Knopf and Brendan Bengtsson sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
East County 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • East County
  • Sports
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
  • Sports
Riverview High seniors Arthur Brantley, Tavares Campbell, Cleve Grantley, Moose Griffith, Jamar Johnson, Brantley Seadrow and Aliyah Cunningham sign their letters of intent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 7, 2018
Sarasota 2018 Signing Day roundup

The day high school seniors dream about is here once again.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • February 7, 2018
Murder-mystery author James Patterson gives audience a laugh

The Library Foundation for Sarasota County hosted the Author Luncheon on Feb. 7 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.

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For the second week in a row, a condominium at The Water Club at Longboat Key topped all real estate transactions. Unit 401 sold for $2.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2018
Water Club condominium sells for $2.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 16222 Daysailor Trail recently sold for $1,318,100.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 7, 2018
Lake Club home tops home sales at $1.32 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 22-26

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Herman Kruegle shows off one of the boats that has been restored at F.I.S.H. This is one of three boats that Kruegle wants to see in a new boatshed.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 7, 2018
Longboater works to preserve Cortez history

Whitney Beach resident Herman Kruegle hopes to preserve and present Cortez Village's fishing history with a walking trail to the FISH Preserve.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
You're sure to fall in love with Cupid's Arrow this Valentine's Day.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 7, 2018
Drink this: Cupid's Arrow

You'll fall in love with this Valentine's Day cocktail.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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