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Clyde Metcalf. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Under longtime coach, Sailors find formula for baseball success

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Malachi Wideman hangs on the rim after a dunk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Riverview freshman shows sky-high potential

He's making waves with his dunking ability, but has an all-around strong game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fernando Vega is optimistic a new approach will help address criminal activity near his business.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
2nd Street businesses unite to fight crime

Businesses near City Hall and the SCAT transfer station say the area is rife with drug dealing and other criminal activity — and they hope a new philosophy will help stop it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown CRA helped fund public-private partnerships like the construction of the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
City, county prepare to hash out downtown CRA conflict

The city is making one last effort to informally settle a dispute with the county over the payment of tax funds, but the county isn’t changing its stance on the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Business owners — particularly restaurants — are taken aback at the fees associated with a forthcoming parking garage project on St. Armands.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Garage costs surprise St. Armands businesses

The city is working on plans for a 521-space parking garage on St. Armands Circle — and businesses in the area are taking issue with their portion of the bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first synagogue located on the corner of Sixth Street and Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates 90 years

To know Temple Beth Sholom's history is to know Sarasota’s history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
YourTown 01.26.17

Blase Cafe celebrates 20 years and St. Boniface welcomes its new choir director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.26.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Hayley Walding.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

Sarasota High Fives: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Patrick Skladanowski.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2017
New waterfront development hosts launch party

The Strand is an upcoming community that will feature 156 units.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.25.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.25.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jack Miller finished first in the Men' s 2nd Varsity 8+, Men' s Lightweight 8+ and the Men' s Lightweight 4x. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Crew starts season strong

The club had 34 first-place finishes at the Plant Spring Invite on Jan. 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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