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Architect Jonathan Parks showcased this early conceptual model of a St. Armands parking garage at Wednesday' s workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
St. Armands garage plans draw positive reception

There were rumblings of controversy surrounding a St. Armands Circle parking garage, but residents and businesses expressed energy and enthusiasm at a workshop Wednesday.

  • Sarasota
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The biggest concern most city governments have about permitting dispensaries is crime. But even so, there is a lot of evidence that dispensaries are not magnets for crime.
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • March 9, 2017
City rules for medical marijuana dispensaries

Legal dispensaries move millions of dollars of local, black-market marijuana sales to people with severe medical conditions into legal, taxpaying, job-creating businesses.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Baltimore Orioles infielder Robert Andino signs autographs for fans.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Orioles' Youth Baseball Day an example to be followed

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jaasiel Torres falls after completing his 6 foot, 11 and a half inch jump at Berkeley Prep. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 9, 2017
Sailors junior high jumper sets best mark in U.S. for current season

He successfully leaped 6 feet, 11 and a half inches in the air, and he's not done yet.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The closures will impact Gulfstream and Cocoanut avenues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
City prepares to replace downtown sewer main

A wastewater project will lead to street closures this summer in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Partisan politics could still influence the nonpartisan city election.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Partisan influence looms in commission race

The Republican and Democratic parties haven't played a major role in the City Commission election, but both groups could still influence the nonpartisan contest.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beneva-Fruitville traffic is a source of concern for residents in the surrounding area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
East Sarasota residents grapple with growth

A property owner hopes to develop a residential project near Beneva and Fruitville Roads, which has residents worried about what the final product will look like.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paul Thorpe and Tre Michel are searching for funding to reinvigorate the We Are Downtown promotional campaign, but the DID doesn’t want to be the sole investor.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 9, 2017
Downtown leaders plot marketing campaign

As a traditional marketing campaign seeks more funding, the Downtown Improvement District is considering embracing new technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plastic foam is falling from the The DeSota construction site, neighboring businesses say.
    By
  • 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.

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

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 03.09.17

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

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 03.09.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 8, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 03.08.17

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