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Monday's presentation included this conceptual image showcasing plans to elevate the performing arts center on stilts with parking at ground level.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 3, 2019
Van Wezel shares progress report on venue planning

Plans for a new bayfront performing arts center include a 2,250-seat main hall, but details on cost estimates are still forthcoming.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 2, 2019
YMCAs to hold 'State of Y' meetings

Save Our Y leaders will meet with patrons at the Frank G. Berlin Sr. and Evalyn Sadlier Jones branches.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 1, 2019
Siesta Key spreads holiday cheer through annual parade

Siesta Key Village hosted its annual holiday parade Nov. 30.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Martin Hyde outside of City Hall, a building he now says he will never step foot in again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2019
UPDATE: Hyde reconsiders commission candidacy after tennis club altercation

In a video posted online, Hispanic teenage tennis players accused Martin Hyde of making a racist comment toward them, an accusation he strongly denied.

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  • News
Although The Bay’s master plan calls for the preservation of the Van Wezel building, it also includes a new performing arts venue on the north end of the bayfront site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2019
Van Wezel to share update on plans for new venue

The City Commission will hear a presentation regarding a new bayfront performing arts center, which could cost hundreds of millions of dollars.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 28, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: November 28

Stephen Jordan captured this majestic sunset from Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Community leaders hope to turn the portions of the Quads that received conservation easements into woodland habitat. Eric Garwood
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota organizations hope for greener area around Celery Fields

Conservation Foundation of Gulf Coast and Sarasota Audubon Society share their hopes for the Quads.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 27, 2019
School board considering policy to allow administration of medical marijuana

The policy would make the school board compliant with state law.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Residents are eager to see improvements to the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 27, 2019
Siesta residents hope for improvements with road swap

Sarasota County will swap control of River Road and roads on Siesta Key with Florida Department of Transportation.

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Orioles relief pitcher Richard Bleier signs autographs for fans at Ed Smith Stadium.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Giving back

In the spirit of the holiday week, a "thank you" to readers.

  • Sarasota
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New head coach Kevin Corwin believes big things are in store for the Sailors girls basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
New coach has Sailors girls basketball going the right direction

Kevin Corwin is making the most of his first varsity head coaching opportunity

  • Sarasota
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Cheyenne Stubbs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 27, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Cheyenne Stubbs

The Sarasota High junior talks her start in basketball and her desire to visit Paris.

  • Sarasota
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Golden Gate Point residents critical of the new lights say the bridge's columns have become a canvas for ill-fitting bright colors, though there are some supporters of the new setup.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 27, 2019
Residents seek changes to Ringling Bridge lights

Colorful lights on the John Ringling Causeway have drawn criticism from some residents, who are optimistic improvements can be made.

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The proposal for parkland at Bobby Jones with the most radical changes eliminates nine regulation holes from the course and places a greater emphasis on natural features. Images courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 27, 2019
City shares proposals for park at Bobby Jones

The city is considering three options for adding parkland to the municipal golf course, one of which would require eliminating nine more holes from the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.28.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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