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  • Matt Walsh
  • April 12, 2018
Knight, Robinson know better

Have they tarnished their reputations?

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Charles Ward.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 12, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Charles Ward

The Sarasota High junior talks long jump, high jump and his dream vacation.

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The two properties at 420 N. Casey Key Road on Casey Key recently sold for $3,075,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • April 12, 2018
Two Casey Key properties sell for $3,075,000

Residential real estate transactions for March 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
An arts consultant has reiterated its belief that the current Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall can not adequately serve as a long-term venue.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Bayfront planners ponder future of Van Wezel

As The Bay Sarasota considers a new bayfront performing arts hall, the group also wants to honor the legacy of the existing Van Wezel building — but how?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Architect Mark Sultana of DSDG Inc. designed the planned mixed-use film festival building.
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  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Film festival president plans mixed-use project

A residential and office development is coming to the Rosemary District home of the Sarasota Film Festival.

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The city and the Downtown Improvement District hope to create a curbless, brick-paved streetscape along Lemon Avenue, but detailed plans on a potential project are still to come.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
City coordinates potential Lemon Avenue improvements

Downtown leaders hope to see an extension of the brick-paved Lemon Avenue mall, but the timing of the project may prove challenging.

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Ly Tran and Fatima Moon are the partners behind Moon & Co. Eyewear, the first tenant to move into the new retail space at 1500 State St.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 12, 2018
Mixed-use projects land commercial tenants

Throughout downtown, a new wave of residential developments also feature retail and restaurant businesses.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 12, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.12.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Elizabeth Cuevas-Neunder displays one of the many packets of seeds she is donating to Puerto Rico.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota group brings seeds of hope to Puerto Rico’s farmers

Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Florida plans third trip to Puerto Rico in May to provide supplies to small farmers.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 11, 2018
Sarasota deputies make arrest in viral video road rage incident

Text messages show the suspect was planning to destroy the vehicle to avoid criminal charges, deputies said.

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The Sarasota County School Board, from left, includes Eric Robinson, Caroline Zucker, Shirley Brown, Vice Chair Jane Goodwin, Chair Bridget Ziegler and Superintendent Todd Bowden.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 11, 2018
To rebuild board trust

Sarasota School Board member Eric Robinson and Superintendent Todd Bowden unveiled their broiling distrust. The board’s effectiveness now hinges on its chair.

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Nick Guy
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • April 11, 2018
Former teacher files to run for Sarasota School Board

Nick Guy will challenge Bridget Ziegler for the District 1 seat.

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Jim Shirley, Dr. Mark Kauffman and Sam Alfstad cut the ribbon during the statue's dedication ceremony.
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • April 10, 2018
Public art partnership brings Boaz Vaadia sculpture to Ringling Boulevard

The  statue, entitled Ba'al and Yizhaq, was dedicated on April 10.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 10, 2018
Key Niners say ciao to golf season

The ladies played a final round of golf and celebrated with lunch April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The store will primarily focus on draft beer sales, according to the application.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 10, 2018
Craft beer store planned for Second Street

A proposed bottle shop in the ground floor of The DeSota would focus on craft beer and wine sales for consumption on- and off-site.

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