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Whole Foods will open at University station Jan. 31. Courtesy image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 2, 2018
Second Whole Foods to open this month in Sarasota

Other tenants in the new University Station plaza already are open.

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    By
  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Elections arrive at a pivotal moment

At least one new decision maker will join the ranks of the Town Commission.

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Traffic circles, like this one envisioned in a rendering on Gulf of Mexico Drive, are among the possible solutions to mitigate traffic.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Traffic study should materialize in coming year

Single solution is unlikely, though effect of several ideas might add up to smoother travel.

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The Buccaneer is schedule to open in 2019.
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  • Katie Johns
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to watch in 2018: Menu of restaurants is growing

The Columbia Restaurant Group, The Chiles Restaurant Group and The Shore are all making moves in 2018.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • January 2, 2018
Cops Corner: Fake call for bail isn't convincing

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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Unicorp National Development Inc.'s plan for the site of the former Colony Beach and Tennis Resort.
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  • Bret Hauff
  • January 2, 2018
Stories to Watch in 2018: Colony makes progress

The Planning and Zoning board gave Unicorp National Development Inc. its first nod at the end of 2017

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The former Pattigeroge's property will be torn down.
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  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: The Buccaneer to open at former Pattigeorge's property

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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The 32nd annual boat parade was not rescheduled.
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  • January 1, 2018
Top Story - December: Boat parade canceled thanks to inclement weather

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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  • Cliff Roles
  • January 1, 2018
Selby's Lights in Bloom ends with New Year's Eve gala

The annual New Year's Eve at Selby Gardens was held Dec. 31 at Michael's on the Bay at Selby Gardens.

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Crystal Classic International Sand Sculpting Festival sculptors pose for a photo near the entrance of the festival.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Siesta Key Crystal Classic returns, this time with lights

Catch up on the top news items of 2017 with the Observer's Digital Year in Review.

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    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • December 31, 2017
Sarasota celebrates New Year's at Pineapple Drop

More than 25,000 people flocked downtown to take part in the downtown New Year's tradition.

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Lakewood Ranch lands hot air balloon festival

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Jellyfish float in along a groin on Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 31, 2017
Top Story - November: Longboat beaches swarmed by jellyfish

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The Southeast High School band braved a steady rain to help Lake Club's Kevin Swan ask Shaina Frisch a very important question on Oct 28 at the Mandeville Beer Garden in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: A different kind of wedding band in Sarasota

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  • Observer Staff
  • December 30, 2017
Top Story - October: Residents worry a proposed home may limit Siesta Key public beach access

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