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Paul Thorpe has been a singularly influential presence for more than 40 years downtown — and now, his friends want the city to cement his legacy.
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  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2017
Honoring Mr. Downtown: Residents push for tribute to Paul Thorpe

For more than four decades, Paul Thorpe has worked to make downtown a better place. Now, a group is asking the city to preserve his legacy.

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Shannon Lugannani is inviting Word of Mouth customers to learn more about Sabrosa during construction.
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  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2017
Tapas, tequila coming to Word of Mouth space

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani is working to open Sabrosa, a Latin American-themed restaurant and bar focused on simple food and a relaxed environment.

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The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization intends to have a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned land by June 2018.
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  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2017
Bayfront planning group sets target date

By June 2018, Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 wants to have a plan for the bayfront. In the meantime, they want to generate some activity on the property.

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Arthur Brantley, pictured playing at Booker last season, will lead Riverview' s offense in the fall.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Fresh quarterbacks, confident coaches all the rage during spring football

All four area teams will be breaking in new signal-callers in the fall.

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Roy Worth teaches a class at Sung Cho' s.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Martial arts instructor finds new career Worth it

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
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The Woman' s Exchange will knock down a wall separating the current property from the Short Stop Market building, allowing the shop to use both.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2017
Woman’s Exchange plans expansion — again

After the city rejected an earlier proposal, the consignment shop plans to use the Short Stop Market property on Orange Avenue as a loading area.

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.1.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Trent Sinkfield.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.01.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.01.17

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Take Stock in Children celebrates graduates

The annual Celebration of Hope took place on May 31 at The Francis.

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The Osprey Avenue bridge will reopen for pedestrian activity this month, and the road will reopen in July.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2017
Lift Station 87 construction clears hurdle

City officials say the Osprey Avenue bridge is still on track to reopen in July.

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YPG board members Shantel Norman, Ashley Leon, Anna Foster and YPG Coordinator Mimi Cirbusova
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 31, 2017
Blast from the Past: YPG gala will boast timeless theme

Sarasota Young Professionals Group's throwback gala will take guests back in time — to the decade of their choosing.

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The owners of Short Stop Market said the neighboring Woman' s Exchange consignment store is purchasing the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 30, 2017
Short Stop Market to close

Owners of the Short Stop Market announced the Orange Avenue convenience store will close next month following the sale of the property.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 29, 2017
Memorial Day Parade brings patriotism to Main Street

Sarasota residents and visitors lined Main Street for the annual parade on May 29.

  • Sarasota
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  • Katie Johns
  • May 27, 2017
Sarasota National Cemetery honors veterans

The Department of Veteran Affairs of the cemetery hosted the annual Memorial Day Ceremony on May 27.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Memorial Day parade marches down Main Street each year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2017
City announces street closures for Memorial Day parade

The city's Memorial Day parade will conclude with a ceremony honoring the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway.

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