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BBC Plaza, the ownership group consisting of entrepreneurs Jesse Biter, Eric Baird and David Chessler, have announced a three-phase plan for redeveloping Sarasota Main Plaza.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 2, 2015
SURVEY: What should be developed at Hollywood 20?

The Observer is collecting reader submissions for what you want to see at Sarasota Main Plaza.

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This year's Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 2, 2015
Meet your match at the Observer Challenge

The 16th annual Observer Challenge will be Dec. 11 to 13.

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The Main Street Visitor Information Center will open Dec. 3.
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  • David Conway
  • December 1, 2015
Visit Sarasota County center coming to Main Street

The tourism group’s downtown Visitor Information Center will move from Lemon Avenue into the former Firestone building in the 1700 block of Main Street.

  • Sarasota
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Sophomore goalkeeper Grady Martin sends the ball down the field in the first half.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 1, 2015
Blazers fall to Panthers

The Sarasota Christian boys soccer team fell to Bradenton Christian Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
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Homes across Sarasota are decking the halls in anticipation of the holidays.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
Wanted: Holiday displays for Light Up Sarasota

The 2nd Light Up Sarasota kicks-off with resident submissions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Magazine offices are located in Burns Court within downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 30, 2015
Portland media firm buys Sarasota Magazine

In its largest purchase in its 12-year history Portland, Ore.-based SagaCity Media today announced the acquisition of Sarasota Magazine brands from Gulfshore Media LLC.

  • Sarasota
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The property, located in the 1900 block of Main Street, also houses Ker's WingHouse and the Babe Weiller branch of the YMCA.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 30, 2015
Hollywood 20 property owners announce three-phase redevelopment plan

The new owners of Main Plaza are plotting retail improvements, rehabilitation for the movie theater and a potential housing, hotel or conference space project on the property.

  • Sarasota
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Norah Ceaser and Mary Pickup pluck the strings on a harp.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • November 30, 2015
GFA students, families celebrate holidays early

The Goldie Feldman Academy hosted a holiday celebration for families at the Sarasota Children's Garden Monday, Nov. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
GreenPointe Communities acquired the former Sarasota Quay site for $27 million in 2014.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2015
Former Quay owner moves forward with development

The owner of 14 acres on Sarasota's Bayfront has asked the city for a community workshop to consider street vacations.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 26, 2015
How we are rooted in God

For many, Thanksgiving Day will bring a respite from the turbulence.

  • Sarasota
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Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 26

Matthew Mayer submitted this photo of a sunset on Siesta Key Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Donna Heath
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 26, 2015
School Board 11.26.15

Updates from schools throughout Sarasota County.

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County homeless services director Wayne Applebee, left, and consultant Robert Marbut spoke about Sarasota's progress on addressing homelessness issues earlier this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2015
City manager criticizes county, Marbut shelter philosophy

With Sarasota County examining locations in north Sarasota for a possible homeless center, Tom Barwin says the county is following an “increasingly discredited” consultant.

  • Sarasota
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Drew Drummond, Emery Perrin, Shannon Chan and Emily Freed represented the Sarasota Scullers at the Head of the Giblet regatta Nov. 21. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 11.26.15

  • Sarasota
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USF running back Marlon Mack
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • November 25, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.26.15

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