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The city is interested in the Players Centre site for its location, seeking a place to provide parking for the bayfront post-redevelopment.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
City explores purchase of Players Centre property

Staff has discussed the potential purchase of a $9.5 million property on U.S. 41 to provide parking for a redeveloped bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
University Park offers summer junior golf camps

There will be four four-day sessions throughout June and July.

  • East County
  • Sports
Historian David McCullough and his wife, Rosalee, attended the annual Gulf Coast Community Foundation luncheon March 2 at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • June 8, 2017
Is incivility the new norm?

These are not the most pleasant or stress-free of times.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota readers sound off on local issues

City leaders should consider carefully when they OK new buildings

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This home on Bay Shore Road sold for $2.2 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 8, 2017
Bay Shore Road home sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 22-26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Apartment projects like CitySide have made the Rosemary District an affordable option compared to downtown, but the neighborhood remains unaffordable for many working class residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Amid building boom, leaders grapple with Rosemary District density

The Rosemary Residential Overlay District effectively spurred redevelopment in the area — but has it run its course?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jeff Kattrein, Jamie Minton, Young Professionals Group Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova, City Manager Tom Barwin and Shantel Norman and Hellen Osorio pose outside City Hall after a meeting in May.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Young professionals lend voice to local government

Local officials have bemoaned younger residents’ lack of participation in government affairs. The Young Professionals Group wants to change that.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown Community Redevelopment Area has funded projects such as the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
City, county CRA mediation exposes raw nerve

The city and county are trying to work out a dispute regarding the downtown Community Redevelopment Area, but tensions still remain.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Downtown Improvement District believes gateway signs will make the neighborhood more identifiable for visitors.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
DID scales back gateway sign plans

City planning staff raised a series of concerns about the Downtown Improvement District’s idea to install signs welcoming visitors to the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Disaster can strike at unexpected times — such as the tornado that hit Siesta Key and Sarasota in January 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2017
Hurricanes not only emergency threat, officials warn

Headed into hurricane season, county officials say residents need to take the initiative to get ready for disaster ahead of time.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Joey Arnold and Josh Paige embrace after the game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sailors rediscover fun of baseball, even without state title

The team fell 7-0 to Hagerty High in the Class 8A state semifinals.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Stephen Kelley wears his pink shorts to raise awareness for Comfort Cases.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota man rocks distinctive pair of shorts to help kids

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.8.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Arthur Brantley IV.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Joey Arnold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

Sarasota High Fives: 06.08.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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