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  • 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
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    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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 5, 2017
SKA hosts annual breakfast

Siesta Key Association members gathered at St. Boniface Episcopal Church on Siesta Key for their sold out event.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 4, 2017
Sarasota residents show support for President Trump

Sarasota hosted a Spirit of America Rally, part of a national initiative to show support of President Trump.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Bankers Life insurance aims to recognize Sarasota volunteers

Do you know a volunteer worthy of recognition? Nominate them for the Bankers Life Golden Beacon program.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 3, 2017
Sarasota Urban Sketchers host first fundraiser

An chance friendship provides the perfect venue for the Sarasota Urban Sketchers first event.

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A development concept plan shows how Neal Communities plans to transform more than 500 acres of agricultural land east of I-75.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Neal buys south Sarasota land for $20 million

Neal Communities will seek County Commission approval for up to 1,100 homes — including more affordable housing — east of I-75.

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Downtown Sarasota has become the focal point in local arguments about the merits of growth.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 3, 2017
Report: Sarasota best place in Florida to call home

U.S. News & World Report has named Sarasota No. 21 on its ranking of best places to live in the U.S.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 2, 2017
Dr. Seuss gets let loose at Fruitville Elementary

A cat in a hat, a thing one (or two), for Dr. Seuss's 113th birthday, there was so much to do.

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