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Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes to see paid parking on downtown streets by late summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parking

Paid parking seems destined to return to downtown in 2017, but merchants are still mobilizing against meters on Main Street.

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The city may look to regain control over county-operated facilities like Arlington Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

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The city and the county want to establish stronger connections with service providers like the Salvation Army.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

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Big Pass divides Lido and Siesta keys — both literally and figuratively.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Big Pass

Even though the state has offered an early endorsement of a proposal to dredge Big Pass, Siesta Key residents will keep fighting to block the Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
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Mark Huey has been president and CEO of the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp since 2011.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Economic development

Already singled out as a target of scrutiny, the spotlight will be bright on the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. in 2017.

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Residents are concerned about sound issues stemming from future tenants of the property at 1888 Main St.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
UPDATE: Commission approves World of Beer liquor license

City officials recommended approval of a new liquor license for World of Beer. Residents call the bar a good neighbor. So why are there still questions surrounding the application?

  • Sarasota
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The Macy' s at Sarasota Square opened in 1977 and had 86 employees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2017
Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

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The Colony beach and Tennis Resort has been closed for more than five years.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Colony remains on brink of revitalization

The firm planning a $1 billion redevelopment of the beloved Colony Beach and Tennis Resort still has many hurdles to overcome. But 2017 may be the year of progress at the shuttered resort.

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The proposed Longboat Key Center for Arts, Culture and Education ultimately will come to be, but exactly when remains a question.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Town Center concept moves forward, Foundation looks to future

The town of Longboat Key, the Longboat Key Foundation and Ringling College of Art and Design are working toward building a new cultural center on the island.

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Blue Oyster Cult will headline performances at Rockin and Ridin' at The Ranch, part of Thunder by the Bay, on Jan. 8. Courtesy image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2017
2017 schedule off to thunderous start

Thunder by the Bay is just one of the special events to be presented in Lakewood Ranch area.

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Waterside Place will have more than 200 apartment units atop and next to restaurants, shops, a community park and other features capitalizing on a view of a one-mile long lake. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2017
Waterside takes shape

SMR broke ground on Waterside in March 2016, but the real action starts in the coming months.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Tourism outlook for Longboat Key

As Longboat Key — and the Sarasota-Manatee area as a whole — comes off another record tourism year, the Observer checked in with tourism officials for a look ahead at 2017.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Longboat Key referendums

As Longboat Key voters prepare to vote on two density referendums, the Observer sought the mayor’s take on one, and a property owner’s on another.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 4, 2017
Looking Ahead: Undergrounding utilities

The town of Longboat Key is taking the first steps toward the roughly $50 million undegrounding project in 2017. The Longboat Observer asked for a resident and town official for their take on the project in the new year.

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Echo Lake Apartments is under construction but four of 12 buildings are complete. When finished in mid 2017, it will have 360 units.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 4, 2017
Echo Lake is open in Lakewood Ranch

Apartment complex adds 'lifestyle' to apartment concept

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