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Karl Shrode Jr. has run Shrode Jewelers in downtown Sarasota for 42 years.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 21, 2016
Shrode Jewelers to close in downtown Sarasota

Karl Shrode Jr. plans to close his family’s business after 80 years in operation.

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The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

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The owner of Plaza at Five Points aims to sell the top floor of the downtown Sarasota building for $12 million.
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 21, 2016
Downtown Sarasota office owner seeks $12 million for one floor

The listing for the top floor in the Plaza at Five Points is among the most expensive in the local market.

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A real estate brokerage firm has classified two neighborhoods in the city of Sarasota as highly walkable.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 21, 2016
Sarasota neighborhoods rank high in walkability

Real estate brokerage firm Refin has ranked Main Street and the Rosemary District among the top 10 walkable neighborhoods in Florida

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More than 120 flower baskets have been installed downtown.
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  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2016
Early growing pains for downtown flower basket program

The recently installed light pole flower baskets have been a target for vandalism, but officials are optimistic the project won't die on the vine.

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The Sarasota County School District has named four finalists in their search for a new superintendent.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
Superintendent search moves to final stage

The Sarasota County School Board selected four candidates to interview for the district's superintendent position.

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County commissioners will hear a report on the county's economic incentive process at tomorrow's meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
County Commision to vet incentive policy

Per their May 24 request, commissioners will hear a report on the county’s business incentive process during Wednesday’s meeting.

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Tony Tannus said he wants to bring a mature crowd into the Sarasota Sky Bar & Club.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2016
Sarasota Sky Bar & Club to open Friday

The nightclub is slated to open in the Charles Ringling building on the east end of downtown this weekend.

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A Canadian developer has planned a Dairy Queen for Stickney Point Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2016
Dairy Queen planned for Stickney Point

A Dairy Queen and two retail spaces are slated east of the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

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The Sarasota Observer won the most number of awards in its class during the Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper competition.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2016
Observers win press awards

The Sarasota Observer last week won the most Florida Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards in its class.

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Thunder by the Bay has had a presence on Main Street in downtown Sarasota every year since 1999, but the motorcycle festival will move to a new venue in 2017.
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  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2016
Thunder by the Bay relocates to Lakewood Ranch

Following complaints from downtown Sarasota merchants and residents, the motorcycle festival is moving almost entirely out of the city and expanding its presence elsewhere in the region.

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The Sarasota County School Board will decide which superintendent candidates will be interviewed by the board ahead of its final vote to decide Superintendent Lori White's replacement on Oct. 18.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
School Board to narrow superintendent shortlist

Sarasota County School Board’s superintendent shortlist will get a little shorter today as school board members prepare to select candidates to interview ahead of the board’s final vote on Oct. 18.

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Main Street was closed between Links Avenue and Washington Boulevard between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. while emergency crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the roof of the Crisp building at 1970 Main Street.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 19, 2016
Emergency crews respond to fire on Main Street

The Crisp building on 1970 Main Street was evacuated earlier today due to a small rooftop fire.

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Charli Chi of Bul Go Gi Sarasota
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 18, 2016
JDub's heats up barbecue competition

Craft beer lovers turn out for JDub’s Brewing Company Competition Food Truck Rally Saturday, Sept. 17.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 16, 2016
National PTSD Service Association hosts benefit

Guests can experience what it's like to fly in a L39 fighter jet on Saturday, Sept. 17.

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