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  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 25, 2017
St. Michael celebrates St. Patrick's Day

St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church threw a party with a pinch of St. Patrick's Day cheer.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 25, 2017
Le Marche Bohemien drops by Five Points Park

The eclectic art show Le Marche Bohemien took over Five Points Park on Feb. 25.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 25, 2017
Gillespie Park blooms with improvements

Neighbors gathered Feb. 25 for a neighborhood workday in the park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • February 24, 2017
Junior League kicks off tour of homes

The home tour began with a brunch at Pineapple Yoga Studio.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.24.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches' association.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 24, 2017
Booker, SMA, Sarasota pick up FACA girls basketball honors

Three area players and a coach were given awards by the coaches' association.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Built in 1944, this Casey Key home sold for $3.3 million. It has two bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,603 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 23, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $3.3 million

Real estate transactions for Feb. 6-10.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 02.23.17

  • Sarasota
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The Observer Media Group owners Matt and Lisa Walsh announced the purchase of the Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
Observer Media Group acquires Winter Park / Maitland Observer

Local newspaper group continues growth

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The city of Sarasota is planning a $10 million streetscape project along a portion of Fruitville Road in downtown.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2017
A narrower Fruitville? Ugh

One of the city’s critical thoroughfares is already pretty calm. What it needs is more capacity to seamlessly move east-west traffic, not less.

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  • Opinion
Sustainability Manager Stevie Freeman-Montes wants the city to explore environmentally friendly projects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
City sponsors Gillespie Park compost project

The city is using Gillespie Park to test a community composting program, encouraging residents to work together and learn about the potential benefits.

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MJ McMahon, Caleb Ward and Patrick Warren.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 23, 2017
Cardinal Mooney lacrosse not slowed by smaller talent pool

The Cougars make up for the disadvantage by playing as a team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Several new projects are under construction right now in Sarasota, and even more are on the way.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Is it too late for Sarasota to stay small?

Residents worried about growth want the city to focus on maintaining the small-town character of Sarasota. Even if they get their way, have we crossed the point of no return?

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Paradise Boat Tours captain Sherman Baldwin has permission to operate a ferry to Bradenton Beach — as soon as he finds a docking space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
City moves forward with water transit plans

The city approved a ferry and water taxi service between Sarasota and the region’s barrier islands, part of an effort to encourage alternative modes of transportation.

  • Sarasota
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Residents on Hyde Park Street want cars to slow down.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 23, 2017
Hyde Park residents seek to slow traffic

A street in South Poinsettia Park located next to Southside Village wants to stop cars and trucks from cutting through the residential area, but solving the problem won't be easy.

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