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This sketch shows Chris Brown's vision for the building at 1400 Main St. The two-story gallery would require a major encroachment agreement with the city, and will be considered at Monday's City Commission meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 4, 2013
City Commission to consider Main St. gallery

A proposed two-story gallery at 1400 Main St., which would be the first of its kind under the downtown code, has received some negative feedback from residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pattigeorge's on Longboat Key serves up red snapper, which can be caught in the Gulf of Mexico.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
FRIDAY FIVE: Tastiest fish in Sarasota waters

Among the perks of living in a waterfront town, Sarasotans enjoy a buffet of delicious seafood options swimming in Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Yum!

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Nolan Peterson
  • October 4, 2013
Beach drainage project tops SKA agenda

A county official updated the Siesta Key Association on a stalled project to treat stormwater runoff at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sarasota County deputies arrested the owner of Commodity Exchange Thursday, Oct. 3 for violating pawn laws.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
Business owner busted for dealing in stolen goods

Sarasota County deputies arrested a business owner late detectives believe was a popular fence for purchasing stolen goods late Thursday, Oct. 3.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Tactical Unit working on a tip began following two men after the pair stole tools from Home Depot.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
Deputies arrest two after crime spree

Sarasota County deputies arrested two men after a crime spree they told detectives was undertaken to buy drugs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 4, 2013
ODA sweeps Imagine School

The Out-of-Door Academy volleyball team swept Imagine School 25-23, 25-10, 25-4 Oct. 3.

  • East County
  • Sports
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Sarasota Manatee Inc. bought the building at the northeast corner of Ringling Boulevard and Indian Place for $1.375 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 4, 2013
UPDATE: JFCS buys downtown Sarasota building

Jewish Family & Children's Service of Sarasota-Manatee bought a Ringling Boulevard building for $1.4 million with the help of a $1.8 million gift.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tom Barwin, Susan Chapman, Bill Church and Iwan Mohamed
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 3, 2013
28th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

28th annual Freedom Awards Banquet

  • Black Tie
Riverview High’s Niamh O’Grady finished second in the 100-yard butterfly.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY Four-Team Swim Meet

The Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Sarasota Christian swim teams hit the pool for a four-team swim meet Oct. 2, at the Selby Aquatic Center in Sarasota. Using a dual meet scoring system, Riverview's teams went a combined 6-0 to win the meet. Booker went 3-3 followed by Sarasota (2-4) and Sarasota Christian (1-5).

  • Sarasota
  • News
Raynor, 7, says she really likes this book.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Christian Scholastic Book Fair

Sarasota Christian School students browsed through an assortment of colorful books Thursday, Oct. 3, for Family Night at the Scholastic Book Fair. More than 50 children attended where they made felt mustaches and participated in gift card and poster raffles. Children and parents browsed through books to purchase and enjoy at home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee freshman Kristie Affolter believes the government has overreached its boundaries with the Affordable Care Act.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
VIDEO: Young professionals discuss healthcare reform

Sarasota college students and young professionals sound off on the Affordable Care Act.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Panelist Don Neu and Roland Piccone of Gap Engineering and Planning
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY : Tiger Bay Meeting

Community members discussed the future of Sarasota, Thursday, Oct. 3, at Michael's On East during a Tiger Bay meeting. WSRQ talk radio host Susan Nilon moderated the panel discussion where members brought up concerns about the Sarasota 2050 plan. Concerns focused on developers modifying the plan to trade public interest and environmental protection.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 3, 2013
ODA swings past St. Stephen's

The Out-of-Door Academy boys golf team defeated St. Stephen's 160-166 Oct. 1, at the Lakewood Ranch Country Club.

  • East County
  • Sports
Tropical Storm Karen formed in the Gulf of Mexico early Thursday, Oct. 3.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 3, 2013
Tropical Storm Karen forms in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center five-day forecast shows the tropical cyclone making landfall by Sunday, Oct. 6.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Kevin Swan
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2013
Optimistic outlook

Sarasota resident Kevin Swan was honored with the Stephen Heywood Patients Today Award Oct. 3, at the ALS Therapy Development Institute's ninth annual Leadership Summit in Cambridge, Mass., for his involvement within the ALS community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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