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Howard Davis and other stakeholders hope broad community buy-in will lead to significant civic improvements in the Rosemary District during the next several years.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Public feedback guides Rosemary District planning effort

A new survey examines public perception of the Rosemary District. Now, stakeholders want to use that information to improve the future of the neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Huey and other Economic Development Corp. leaders are intent on engaging with local businesses, and county officials hope to leverage that relationship to make policy decisions.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Housing, workforce provide challenges to local business

A survey of local CEOs shows optimism about the local business environment, but affordable housing and workforce availability are obstacles to growth.

  • Sarasota
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Sarah Bikos and Morgan Hackemer.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota residents find happiness on roller derby track

The Bradentucky Bombers are a family, they say.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde were the top-three vote-getters among the 8 candidates in the March 14 election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
Get to know the 2017 Sarasota City Commission candidates

Jen Ahearn-Koch, Hagen Brody and Martin Hyde are the three remaining candidates in a May 9 run-off election for two open seats on the commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 27, 2017
Nonpartisan charade

Change the commission elections to coincide with general elections and declare them partisan.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 27, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.27.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Alex Arauz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 04.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brion Whitley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 27, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.27.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 04.27.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hagen Brody is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Hagen Brody

The 35-year-old former prosecutor isn’t a familiar face at City Hall, but he believes he's the most qualified candidate in the field.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jen Ahearn-Koch is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Jen Ahearn-Koch

The top vote-getter in March wants to be known as more than just a neighborhood activist. Will her views on growth define her candidacy?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Martin Hyde is one of three candidates to advance to the May 9 election for two seats on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2017
City Commission candidate profile: Martin Hyde

The political newcomer wants to shake up local government, but he also says he’ll have no problems working with others on the commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 26, 2017
Rotary Club of Longboat Key honors members

Club members assembled at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church on April 26.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 26, 2017
Real estate transactions

Find out what homes are selling for in the greater Lakewood Ranch area.

  • East County
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Brendan Rempert
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 26, 2017
Side of Ranch

Fulbright scholar takes big heart to India.

  • East County
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 26, 2017
Artists and quoters mingle at Ringling College

Artists and quoters mingle at Ringling College

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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