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Nikki Yanez. Photo by Jen Blanco.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Ten Sarasota athletes to watch in 2017

These stars will command special attention for the next 12 months.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
New developments have led to concerns about the rate of growth in Sarasota, but are those fears founded?
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Growth

From traffic to new development, concerns surrounding growth in Sarasota are mounting — but will those concerns lead to change?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons hopes to see paid parking on downtown streets by late summer.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parking

Paid parking seems destined to return to downtown in 2017, but merchants are still mobilizing against meters on Main Street.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city may look to regain control over county-operated facilities like Arlington Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Parks and recreation

As the city discusses creating a new tax to fund parks services, the county is adjusting its strategy to focus on managing the region’s larger attractions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city and the county want to establish stronger connections with service providers like the Salvation Army.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Homelessness

Residents and businesses are frustrated with a lack of progress, but city and county officials are optimistic about their ability to address homelessness issues this year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Big Pass divides Lido and Siesta keys — both literally and figuratively.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Big Pass

Even though the state has offered an early endorsement of a proposal to dredge Big Pass, Siesta Key residents will keep fighting to block the Lido Key renourishment project.

  • Sarasota
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Mark Huey has been president and CEO of the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp since 2011.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 5, 2017
2017 Issues to Watch: Economic development

Already singled out as a target of scrutiny, the spotlight will be bright on the Sarasota County Economic Development Corp. in 2017.

  • Sarasota
  • News
File photo Runners brave the fog in last year' s Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 5, 2017
Runners get set for annual Andrew Monroe 5K

The race isn’t just to remember the past, it’s to secure students futures.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Residents are concerned about sound issues stemming from future tenants of the property at 1888 Main St.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
UPDATE: Commission approves World of Beer liquor license

City officials recommended approval of a new liquor license for World of Beer. Residents call the bar a good neighbor. So why are there still questions surrounding the application?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Feb. 26: Baltimore Orioles opening spring training home game vs. Pittsburgh at Ed Smith Stadium. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
Five key 2017 Sarasota sports dates

Five key 2017 Sarasota sports dates

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 5, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.5.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 5, 2017
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2017
Letters to the Editor: Sarasota 1.5.16

Readers comment on topics including dogs in parks and downtown signage.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Macy' s at Sarasota Square opened in 1977 and had 86 employees.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2017
Macy's to close Sarasota Square mall location

The mid-county location is one of 68 Macy's stores closing nationwide, the company announced today.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brad Stuart, David Stuart, Brig. Gen James Hesson, Terry Bradshaw, Lloyd Tirey and Col. John Saputo
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 4, 2017
Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw donates $10,000 to vets

Bradshaw and Siesta Key business owner David Stuart prove that you can help veterans with a just barrel of bourbon.

  • Sarasota
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