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Director of the Office of Business and Economic Development Jeff Maulsby presented a review of the county's economic incentive program at Wednesday's county commission meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2016
County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

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The downtown CRA was used to help finance projects such as the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
City continues push for county CRA funds

The city thinks it’s entitled to another $4.5 million in county property tax money. The county disagrees — so the two could be headed for a mediation process.

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Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 22, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $2.13 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 5 and September 9.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.22.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Jay Heater
  • September 21, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.21.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

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Karl Shrode Jr. has run Shrode Jewelers in downtown Sarasota for 42 years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 21, 2016
Shrode Jewelers to close in downtown Sarasota

Karl Shrode Jr. plans to close his family’s business after 80 years in operation.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Sylvia'

Manatee Players is putting on the dog with "Sylvia."

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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 21, 2016
Theater review: 'Last Rights'

'Last Rights' puts last things first at Florida Studio Theatre

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The Observer Media Group brought home 81 awards from the 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2016
Observers win press awards

The 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest was held on Sept. 16.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2016
Businesses battle overtime regulations

A workshop will help businesses navigate new pay-related law.

  • East County
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File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Ron Johnson: A Celebration of Life

Johnson's family is hosting a celebration of his life on Oct.2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota man charged with breaking into closed Longboat Key resort.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 21, 2016
Sarasota man charged with breaking into Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The suspect’s father reported he was missing before he was found at the closed Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Adam, Reece and Jessica Gardner say they take it one day at a time as a family living with juvenile arthritis.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 21, 2016
Arthritis Foundation takes painful steps toward awareness

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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