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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

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The city of Sarasota is planning a $10 million streetscape project along a portion of Fruitville Road in downtown.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
A narrower Fruitville? Ugh

One of the city’s critical thoroughfares is already pretty calm. What it needs is more capacity to seamlessly move east-west traffic, not less.

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  • Opinion
Sustainability Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes wants the city to explore environmentally friendly projects.
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  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
City sponsors Gillespie Park compost project

The city is using Gillespie Park to test a community composting program, encouraging residents to work together and learn about the potential benefits.

  • Sarasota
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MJ McMahon, Caleb Ward and Patrick Warren.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse not slowed by smaller talent pool

The Cougars make up for the disadvantage by playing as a team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Several new projects are under construction right now in Sarasota, and even more are on the way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Is it too late for Sarasota to stay small?

Residents worried about growth want the city to focus on maintaining the small-town character of Sarasota. Even if they get their way, have we crossed the point of no return?

  • Sarasota
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Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Residents on Hyde Park Street want cars to slow down.
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  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Hyde Park residents seek to slow traffic

A street in South Poinsettia Park located next to Southside Village wants to stop cars and trucks from cutting through the residential area, but solving the problem won't be easy.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city hopes to make a hire this week or next.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
City prepares to hire planning director

After community members and staff vetted four finalists for the new position, the city hopes to have a planning director in place by April.

  • Sarasota
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The county plans to invest more than $20 million into the Braves complex.
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  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Visit Sarasota County backs Braves deal

The county's Tourist Development Council also endorsed using hotel taxes on a spring training complex for the Atlanta Braves.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 23, 2017
Former Sarasota resident sifts through remnants of circus history

As Ringling Circus prepares its final act, a former Sarasota resident prepares to part with his pieces of Sarasota's circus past.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There are 122 speakers installed around St. Armands Circle, but leaders hope to stop the music coming out of them.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
St. Armands Muzak just won't stop

Tropical music is still being piped in through speakers along St. Armands Circle — much to the dismay of businesses and property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brion Whitley looks for a teammate.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
A goodbye to (and from) a historic Riverview basketball senior class

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kate Zoltak.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eunique Arnold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
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