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Cellexia Foster shoots over a defender.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 22, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.22.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.22.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction is already underway on projects like Hotel Sarasota, and the city will soon hear plans for another proposed hotel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 20, 2016
UPDATE: More hotel rooms planned downtown

On Wednesday, city staff will vet plans for a 118-room hotel on Fruitville Road, the latest in a series of hotel projects in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Developer Kevin Daves has purchased the former CoCENTRIX building for $5.4 million.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 19, 2016
Ritz-Carlton developer buys Sarasota property

A firm owned by developer Kevin Daves bought buildings at 540 North Tamiami Trail for $5.4 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 17, 2016
Selby Garden blooms with holiday light display

Tis the season to shine.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
After resigning from the state attorney's office earlier this year, Hagen Brody is seeking a spot on the City Commission.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 16, 2016
Attorney enters City Commission race

Hagen Brody, who resigned from his position at the state attorney’s office amid controversy earlier this year, is seeking a spot on the Sarasota City Commission.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 15, 2016
Temple Sinai hosts Hanukkah happening

The event featured latkes, crafts and a festive book reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 15, 2016
Siesta Key Condominium Council hosts annual holiday light competition

Representatives from Siesta Key Village Association, the Chamber of Commerce and the Siesta Key Association boarded the Siesta Key Island Trolley for a competition that was both merry and bright.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 7610 Sanderling Road recently sold for $2,989,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 15, 2016
Two-property deal sells for $2,989,000

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Nov. 28 and Dec. 2.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 15, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Dec. 15

Mary Metzler captured this sunset on the way to Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Chris Thakoorpersad at the bat.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 15, 2016
Sarasota International Cricket Club plays for the memories

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cellexia Foster.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 15, 2016
Booker basketball senior came a long way in a short time

She is headed to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University next season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
(File) A railroad track near Payne Park may one day be replaced by an extension of the Legacy Trail.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 15, 2016
Legacy Trail extension inches forward

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation has given $50,000 to support an extension of the Legacy Trail. How big an impact will the gift make?

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 15, 2016
Church continues its stitching tradition

Friends that stitch together, stay together.

  • Sarasota
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A group of residents already lets their dogs roam free in Bayfront Park in the mornings — and they want the city to change its pet policies
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2016
Residents push for dog-friendly policies in Bayfront Park

Residents want to let their dogs off leash in Bayfront Park in the mornings, but the city is worried its pet policies might be too complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dale Orlando wants to secure a place in her neighborhood where her dog, Shadow, can run free with other dogs from the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 15, 2016
Gillespie Park lobbies for paw park

After five years of asking for a dog-friendly area in Gillespie Park, Dale Orlando is close to making her vision a reality.

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