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A view of the parcel to be considered for rezoning
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  • Jack Short
  • December 22, 2015
DR Horton seeks rezone for Palmer Ranch development

The rezone and development, if approved, would put more than twice as many homes on the parcel than are currently allowed.

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The Schimberg Group is developing a possible restaurant at the corner of East Avenue and Main Street.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2015
More investment slated for east Main Street

The sleepier end of downtown Sarasota continues to draw attention from developers, buoyed further by a prominent architect’s $332,500 purchase.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jen Blanco
  • December 22, 2015
Registration upcoming for SLL

Sarasota Little League will hold five registration dates in January for its Real Baseball Division.

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Trust me you’ll get used to it — our new design.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: We asked for unique; we got it: Mondrian

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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Sarasota County deputies arrested an 18-year-old high school student suspected of dealing drugs in a Crunch gym parking lot after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 22, 2015
Top Story — February: Teen busted with six pounds of pot

Catch up on the hottest news items of the of the year with the Observer’s Digital Year in Review.

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One of five available home designs, courtesy of Taylor Morrison.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • December 21, 2015
Bayside development in Osprey selling homes

Land for the Taylor Morrison Development just one of a string of major acquisitions since the recovery.

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Chloe Wass has a blast going down the snow slide.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 21, 2015
Residents delight in cooler temperatures for Snow Fest

Carnival foods, rides and attractions bring out families during cold weekend for Snow Fest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff recently revamped storefronts on Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 21, 2015
Top Story — January: White Buffalo owner mulls plans for nearby property

Entrepreneur Mike Evanoff is considering an upscale gun range or gun shop near the successful White Buffalo Saloon.

  • Sarasota
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The Great Lawn is covered in larger-than-life butterflies.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 19, 2015
Selby comes to light with Lights In Bloom

Families stroll Marie Selby Botanical Gardens for 12th annual Lights In Bloom exhibit.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Growth in the healthcare and education sectors has helped drive the unemployment rate down, and actually served to buoy the local economy during the recession, according to local metro area data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • December 18, 2015
INTERACTIVE: Sarasota’s unemployment rate continues to fall

With about 1,600 fewer unemployed residents in November than the same month in 2014, the local jobless rate continues its decline to 4.5%.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 18, 2015
The Rev. Michael Mansperger celebrates 25 years

The Rev. Michael Mansperger celebrated 25 years of service to the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Dec. 17, at Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mykayla Graham's first glance at the present room where children were able to take their pick of three gifts to bring home.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • December 18, 2015
Boys & Girls Club gifts holiday party to students

Children played games, met Santa Claus and picked out presents at the Lee Wetherington branch Boys & Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
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The Bee Ridge Road improvement project will temporarily close down some side streets and a lane of traffic. File photo.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • December 17, 2015
FDOT to launch $17 million Bee Ridge project

The project begins in January and will last two years.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High alum Nick Havener now plays for Boston University. Photo Courtesy Jim Pierce, BU Athletics
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 12.17.15

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Christian sophomore Alyssa Schrag scored 11 points Dec. 10.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • December 17, 2015
Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

Sarasota Sidelines: 12.17.15

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