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Jovan Cine.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.09.17

  • Sarasota
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Cellexia Foster.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 9, 2017
Sarasota High Five Moments: 02.09.17

Sarasota High Five Moments: 02.09.17

  • Sarasota
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Downtown Improvement District Operations Manager John Moran and Gotcha Group Vice President Griffin Blackwelder pose in front of an electric vehicle at City Hall Monday.
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  • David Conway
  • February 8, 2017
City strikes deal with downtown transit operator

The Sarasota City Commission approved a $338,000 contract with a private operator to start a free, on-demand transportation service in the heart of the city.

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During a press conference today, Circus Arts Conservatory co-founder Pedro Reis said he was thankful there were no fatalities and the circus organization' s "hearts go out" to Wallenda troupe leader Nik Wallenda and his family.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2017
Five injured in Circus Sarasota highwire fall

Five performers fell from the wire during a practice run of the eight-person pyramid — the show’s grand finale.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota sports roundup: 02.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 8, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.08.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.08.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • February 7, 2017
Give it up for the optimist

Look to the future and not the past. It may be a lot rosier than you think.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Visit Sarasota County President Virginia Haley is making an emergency trip to Tallahassee to fight plans to eliminate the state’s tourism marketing agency.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 7, 2017
Visit Sarasota County leader fights house bill

Virginia Haley is rallying opposition to a proposal to eliminate the Visit Florida, the state’s tourism agency.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 5, 2017
Music Half Marathon rocks downtown Sarasota

The annual race features 21 bands along the 13.1 mile route.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 3, 2017
Church of the Redeemer hosts pawfect movie night

Attendees watched “The Secret Life of Pets” on the lawn.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 3, 2017
Sarasota County announces Teacher of the Year finalists

Teachers from Pine View School, Tatum Ridge Elementary School and Riverview High School earned the recognition.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has been at his post since September 2012.
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  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2017
City Manager Tom Barwin finalist for Reno job

The Sarasota leader is one of five people on the final list for the city manager position in the Nevada municipality.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
Performer shares cancer journey, hope at JFCS

Sarasolo Festival participant Valerie David shared her cancer journey during a special performance at Jewish Family and Children’s Service.

  • Sarasota
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A condominium in Aqua sold for $7.79 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 2, 2017
Aqua condominium sells for $7.79 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 16-20.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 2, 2017
St. Martha, St. Mary commemorate National Catholic Schools Week

Students commemorated the week with a full day of service.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • February 2, 2017
County leaders and the elusive quest for job growth

Using tax incentives to lure new business to Sarasota County is under scrutiny.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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