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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • June 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.21.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The owners of Main Plaza are taking their time selecting a plan for redeveloping the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2018
Main Plaza owners ponder changes

More than two years after buying the Hollywood 11 complex, the owners have no set plans for redeveloping the property.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 20, 2018
Money for Mote

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The city will discuss ballot language for the referendum at its first meeting in June.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2018
City selects election date transition plan

If voters approve a referendum to move city elections to August and November, sitting commissioners will get an extra 18 months added to their terms.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Grecia Quevedo at her graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 19, 2018
Grecia Quevedo dreams of an education without borders

Despite DACA uncertainty, Booker High graduate Grecia Quevedo is determined to be first in her family to attend college.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Siesta Key residents have a 30-day window to appeal the permit approval.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 19, 2018
State approves Big Pass dredge permit

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has granted a permit to dredge Big Pass as part of a Lido Key shoreline renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
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STOP claims that large projects such as the 624 Palm condo, left, were built without the city providing proper notice to residents living nearby.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2018
STOP threatens lawsuit over city development notices

The citizen activist group alleges the city is not properly alerting residents about plans for certain downtown projects.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2018
Drowning reported at Lido Beach on Sunday night

Police have not yet identified the man who died.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy. Joe Seidensticker is leading a revival of the Libby's brand.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2018
Prominent restaurant undergoes significant renovation

A mainstay restaurant in Southside Village, Libby’s Café & Bar, is getting a major renovation this summer — kicking off a revival of the decade-old brand. Owners plan to re-introduce Libby’s Café & Bar by October.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
USF Sarasota-Manatee hosts its first ever World Refugee Day

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee commemorated World Refugee Day through sharing stories, celebrating culture and giving.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kennedy, Sheri, Kayleigh, Kelsi and Kevin Hart
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 17, 2018
Great Father's Day Race celebrates dad

The Great Father's Day 5K Race brings fun, fitness, and fathers together at Siesta Key Beach on June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sen. Marco Rubio and City Manager Tom Barwin, right, discuss the status of Lido Beach.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 16, 2018
Rubio talks renourishment at Lido Beach

During a visit with Sarasota officials, Sen. Marco Rubio called Lido Key's shoreline erosion the most dramatic he'd ever seen.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 15, 2018
Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce salutes small businesses

The 2018 Frank G. Berlin, Sr. Small Business Awards honored six companies on June 15 at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Winn-Dixie moved out of the space at 1325 S. Tamiami Trail earlier this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2018
Midtown Plaza owner seeks rezone

The owner of the Sarasota commercial center hopes to fill the space a Winn-Dixie recently vacated, but no major changes to the property are planned.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2018
Red tide levels on Sarasota beaches in low, medium ranges

Higher levels found in beaches to the south.

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