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Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
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  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Construction debris raises concerns downtown

Residents and businesses are complaining about material falling off of another downtown project — a recurring problem the city is pushing to address.

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Lexi Johns.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

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Alex Turner.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

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Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 9, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 3.9.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
Library Foundation celebrates successful fundraiser

In mid-November the Library Foundation for Sarasota County was $140,000 of raising $450,000 by Dec. 31, but its patrons came through in just a nick of time.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 8, 2017
St. Thomas More hosts annual fashion show

Members of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church woman's club gathered at Michael's On East for an afternoon of fellowship and fashion.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The downtown CRA was used to fund projects like the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 7, 2017
City, county set for CRA showdown

Local governments have been unable to settle a dispute over the downtown Community Redevelopment Area. Now, the two sides could be headed for a lawsuit.

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Sarasota County Fire Department and Sarasota Police Department personnel work to fight a 3-alarm fire at the Ringling College of Art and Design Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 7, 2017
Emergency personnel respond to fire at Ringling College construction site

A fire at the Basch Visual Arts Center causes road closures on Dr. Martin Luther King Way between U.S. 41 and Cocoanut Ave.

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The World of Beer location in downtown Sarasota has officially closed.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 7, 2017
World of Beer closes in downtown Sarasota

The two-story craft beer bar and restaurant has closed at 1888 Main St.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 6, 2017
James Balog talks climate change in Sarasota visit

The photographer sat down for a roundtable discussion before speaking as part of the Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series.

  • Sarasota
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 6, 2017
RCLA speaker warns climate change is 'in your back yard'

The photographer and climate change advocate spoke about his Antarctic adventures and the effects of climate change.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 6, 2017
Temple Emanu-El celebrates Purim

The temple celebrated with games, food and some wild visitors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
Indian Beach-Sapphire Shores neighborhood hosts annual craft show

Neighbors gathered for an afternoon of art and music.

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