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Riverview sophomore running back Ali Boyce and senior quarterback Mike Welcer share a silly sideline moment.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 17, 2016
Unlikely stars emerge for Riverview football

The Rams have assembled their best football team in a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The 521-space garage will be built at the public lot at North Adams Drive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
City prepares Circle garage contracts

Plans for a parking garage on St. Armands Circle continue to move ahead, as the city has selected a preferred architect and contractor for the project.

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Construction hasn’t begun yet, but Greg Kveton still intends to turn the DeMarcay Hotel into an 18-story condo building.
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  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
DeMarcay builder seeks change of plans

Five months after construction was supposed to begin, the developer of the DeMarcay on Palm is asking the city for an adjustment to its site plan.

  • Sarasota
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The annual Sarasota holiday tradition features an appearance from Santa Claus.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Downtown Holiday Parade marches on

The retirement of organizer Paul Thorpe threw the future of the event into question, but the annual parade down Main Street will be back in December.

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A rendering shows Lift Station 87 sitting among Southern live oaks and native plants.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Lift station team outlines landscape plan

Before constructing an above-ground wastewater facility in Luke Wood Park, the Lift Station 87 project team is searching for a way to make the building blend in.

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Josh Pearson paints a wall in front of the planned Cask and Ale on Main Street. Despite pending litigation, work continues on the bar and restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 17, 2016
Cask & Ale project sparks legal battle

After the city approved his plans for a cocktail lounge on Main Street, Jeffery Catherell was sued by Cask & Ale’s co-owners.

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This home at 7909 Midnight Road in Sarasota sold for $2.15 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 17, 2016
Mira Mar home fetches $2.15 million

Real estate transaction for Oct. 31-Nov. 4

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 17, 2016
Why Trump won here

Historical trends pointed toward a Hillary Clinton victory in Florida. Three factors beat her: third-party/independent voters; her own party’s turnout; and Trump’s message.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 16, 2016
Southside hosts first Farm to Fork dinner

Southside Elementary School students served up a farm-fresh meal during Southside's first annual Farm to Fork Family Feast.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2016
Petland sues Sarasota County

About one month before the county’s ban on some retail pet sales goes into effect, the owner of the Fruitville Road pet store is suing to stop enforcement.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 16, 2016
Pig carcasses cause Sarasota traffic backup

Interstate-75 was backed up near its intersection with Fruitville Road due to a truck dumping pig carcasses on the roadway, according to social media posts.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 16, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.17.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • News
The Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association handed out its 2016 Year-End Awards on Nov. 13.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 15, 2016
Greater Sarasota Junior Golf Association names year-end winners

There were a total of 9 awards given out at the ceremony.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 14, 2016
Sarasota Memorial moves forward with cancer center

The Sarasota County Public Hospital Board has earmarked up to $4 million to design a cancer center for the hospital’s main campus.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 14, 2016
Siesta Key hosts annual Crystal Classic

The Crystal Classic sand sculpting festival will continue until 5 p.m. tomorrow.

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