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Ringling College President Larry Thompson discusses the C4 initiative at a Jan. 5 press conference.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2016
Could the North Trail become a hub for higher education?

Leaders of colleges on the North Trail believe a new partnership could have an impact that expands beyond the boundaries of the higher learning institutions.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Although some businesses have complained about the event, Thunder by the Bay organizer Lucy Nicandri believes support for the festival far outweighs the opposition.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2016
Thunder by the Bay concerns linger for businesses, officials

Following the 18th annual Thunder by the Bay, some businesses and city officials say it’s time for the motorcycle event to bolt from downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In addition to the new date, the referendum could also change the format of city races and affect the term lengths of some commissioners.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2016
City prepares to vote on potential Election Day move

At the next City Commission meeting, the board will consider holding a referendum to move municipal elections to the fall. Will citizens organize to support or oppose the proposal?

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  • News
The city is considering building a garage with more than 500 spaces on the site of a public lot along North Adams Drive.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2016
St. Armands zeroes in on garage tax plan

As the city pursues a potential parking garage on St. Armands, a consultant has recommended a proportionate payment scheme for area property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy of Suncoast Science Center. Mitch Ruzek examines the mystery meteor that landed on campus at Emma Booker Elementary School Monday, Jan. 11.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 14, 2016
Making an impact at Emma Booker

Suncoast Science Center partners with Emma Booker Elementary School for out-of-this-world experiment in learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 14, 2016
Moving city elections to November will improve turnout, accountability

Former Sarasota political consultant Gabriel Hament lays out the case to move city elections.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 14, 2016
Cedar Cove home sells for $5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between December 28 and January 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 14, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.14.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Total Wine & More is one of the anchor tenants at Benderson Development's Pelican Plaza
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 13, 2016
Benderson continues Pelican Plaza redevelopment

The development firm has purchased the former Denny’s on South Tamiami Trail and is planning a new building to house a Starbuck’s on the other side of the plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lakewood Ranch's Sydney Wicks and Sarasota's Elizabeth Giuffre battle for the ball during the second half of their Class 5A-District 8 semifinal match Jan. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2016
Mustangs blank Sailors in district semis

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team beat Sarasota 5-0 Jan. 12.

  • East County
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ODA's Madisyn Opstal attempts to maneuver the ball past Sarasota Christian's Emma Kral.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 13, 2016
Top-ranked Thunder blank Blazers

The Out-of-Door Academy girls soccer team beat Sarasota Christian 5-0 Jan. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview shooting guard AJ Caldwell scored a game-high 29 points versus Booker Jan. 7.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2016
Sarasota Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview High boys basketball team passes initial eye test.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney striker Alex Turner already has garnered interest from Notre Dame and Wake Forest.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 12, 2016
Striker nets perfect reward

Cardinal Mooney junior captain Alex Turner has scored 31 goals for the Cougars so far this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Applebee stands in front of one of the now discarded shelter sites during a press junket.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 12, 2016
County changes stance on homeless shelter efforts

Sarasota County said that staff will not do any more work on a “come as you are” shelter unless urged to do so by the community and city.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Janet Arena, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Morgan Gerhart, Goodwill Manasota
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 11, 2016
Chamber of Commerce toasts to Monday Mixer

Members of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce networked during the Monday Mixer at Mandeville Beer Garden Jan. 11.

  • Sarasota
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