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  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
Developers of Palm Avenue hotel buy land for hotel in Nokomis

A $2.2 million sale in Nokomis will allow for a new Hilton hotel.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • January 7, 2016
Guns make you safer

Few people would agree with that idea, or with two bills that would allow guns to be carried in the open. But there’s a legitimate case for how open carry can improve safety.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Riverview junior Adi Trifka was credited with an assist Jan. 6.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Second-half surge sparks Rams

The Riverview High boys soccer team beat Sarasota Military Academy 3-1 Jan. 6.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Tryouts upcoming for area AAU hoops teams

Liberty Edge Youth Basketball will hold tryouts for its travel basketball teams Jan. 16 and Jan. 17.

  • East County
  • Sports
Austin Katz and his Sarasota YMCA Sharks teammates have been ranked No. 11 in USA Swimming's Club Excellence Program.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

Sarasota Sidelines: 01.07.16

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Cardinal Mooney's Emmanuel Lambright was named to the Suncoast Holiday Classic's All-Tournament team.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview alum Richie James scored three touchdowns for Middle Tennessee State University in the Bahamas Bowl Dec. 24.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 01.07.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Former Sarasota Crew coxswain David Wyant started announcing regattas at Nathan Benderson Park five years ago.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 7, 2016
Man of Mystery

Sarasota resident and Sarasota Crew coxswain coach David Wyant has been announcing regattas at Nathan Benderson Park for five years.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Frescura, fresh off the plane from a Chicago winter, enjoying the sun in the heart of the village.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Ann Frescura

The incoming Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce executive director brings a unique perspective.

  • Sarasota
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Guitarist and vocalists Joey Bravo performs for the band Lazy Bonez.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
Sarasota calendar 1.7.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Jan. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Jane the otter.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
New Mote residents: Otterly adorable

Meet Huck, Pippi and Jane the resident otters for the "Otters & Their Waters" exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Volunteer Roxanne Williamson holds up a 10-pound bag of shells found on the grounds of Phillippi Estate Park.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Consortium of Colleges, City land swap

WEEK OF JAN. 7 2016

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 7, 2016
People to watch: Rick Piccolo

What does Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport CEO Rick Piccolo see for growth in 2016 and beyond? The sky’s the limit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
As CEO of Jebco Ventures, Bridges is spearheading two hotel projects and three residential developments, among other efforts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Bridges builds up development resume

Jebco Ventures CEO Jim Bridges has a full docket of ongoing projects throughout Sarasota, and he's embracing every challenge.

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Entrepreneur David Chessler said he wants the future of the Main Plaza complex to reflect the desires of Sarasota residents.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Main Plaza developer strives to reflect community vision

David Chessler, one-third of the entrepreneurial team overseeing the redevelopment of Main Plaza, wants the project to represent the desires and needs of Sarasota residents.

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