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  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new library

Ringling College of Art and Design formally dedicated the new Alfred R. Goldstein Library Jan. 25.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 26

Debi Cristiano captured this sunset view over Sarasota Bay from the top of the Ringling Bridge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This home at 843 Norsota Way sold for $2.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 26, 2017
Bay Island home sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions took place between Jan. 9-Jan.13.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota sports roundup: 01.26.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 01.26.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 01.26.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sunday’s storm drove high seas up the beach on Lido Key.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2017
Lido Key beach project is critical to public safety

Sarasota city manager makes case for solutions in sand wars

  • Sarasota
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High winds whip up the surf.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2017
Sand war: only losers

Give Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin credit for trying to keep the Siesta-Lido sand war out of court. Our elected leaders should do whatever it takes to do the same.

  • Sarasota
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In March 1981, Longboat Key voters voted in favor of a mid-Key bridge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 26, 2017
Bridge to Longboat …

… 50 years of stop-and-go talking

  • Longboat Key
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Clyde Metcalf. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Under longtime coach, Sailors find formula for baseball success

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Malachi Wideman hangs on the rim after a dunk.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 26, 2017
Riverview freshman shows sky-high potential

He's making waves with his dunking ability, but has an all-around strong game.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Fernando Vega is optimistic a new approach will help address criminal activity near his business.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
2nd Street businesses unite to fight crime

Businesses near City Hall and the SCAT transfer station say the area is rife with drug dealing and other criminal activity — and they hope a new philosophy will help stop it.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The downtown CRA helped fund public-private partnerships like the construction of the Whole Foods complex on First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
City, county prepare to hash out downtown CRA conflict

The city is making one last effort to informally settle a dispute with the county over the payment of tax funds, but the county isn’t changing its stance on the issue.

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  • News
Business owners — particularly restaurants — are taken aback at the fees associated with a forthcoming parking garage project on St. Armands.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Garage costs surprise St. Armands businesses

The city is working on plans for a 521-space parking garage on St. Armands Circle — and businesses in the area are taking issue with their portion of the bill.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first synagogue located on the corner of Sixth Street and Washington Boulevard.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
Temple Beth Sholom celebrates 90 years

To know Temple Beth Sholom's history is to know Sarasota’s history.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • January 26, 2017
YourTown 01.26.17

Blase Cafe celebrates 20 years and St. Boniface welcomes its new choir director.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 26, 2017
Meet A.G. Lafley, former Procter & Gamble CEO and bayfront planning chairman

He ran one of the biggest companies in the country. Now, he’s helping lead the redevelopment of Sarasota’s bayfront.

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  • News
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