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Downtown Economic Development Coordinator Norm Gollub monitors the retail mix in the heart of the city, but there's only much influence he can exert.
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
SURVEY: City officials, businesses monitor downtown retail mix

The proper mix of stores in the downtown area is a popular topic of discussion, but how much control does the city have over the businesses that populate its commercial core?

  • Sarasota
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 4, 2016
Fiddler Bayou home sells for $4.2 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between January 18 and January 22.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • February 4, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 02.04.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Brandon Bontrager was one of four Sarasota Christian players who scored in double figures Jan. 28.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 4, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.04.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview junior forward Brion Whitley led all scorers with 34 points.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 3, 2016
Rams cruise into district final

The Riverview High boys basketball team beat Tampa Riverview 78-55 Feb. 3.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 3, 2016
Karl Rove, Jim Messina speak in Sarasota

The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series featured Karl Rove, Jim Messina and Sharyl Attkisson this morning.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Messina with RCLA Town Hall Chair Chris Cremer, Sharyl Attkisson and Karl Rove
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  • Amanda Morales
  • February 3, 2016
Rove, Messina talk chances of presidential hopefuls

Political strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina breakdown Iowa caucus results.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2016
Tuesday’s speeches were defining moments

Sen. Ted Cruz won the Iowa Republican caucuses

  • Longboat Key
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ODA junior guard Kolbie Ward puts up a shot in the first quarter.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 2, 2016
Thunder rolls in district semifinal

The ODA boys basketball team will face Moore Haven in the Class 3A-District 9 semifinals Feb. 2.

  • East County
  • Sports
Developers sold the proposed building as a benefit for Pineapple Park, but opponents said it would eliminate pivotal green space.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 1, 2016
City Commission OKs Lemon Avenue land deal

Residents rallied in opposition to a proposed development they said would eliminate downtown green space, but the city approved the sale of a property near Pineapple Park.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Firestone building at 2121 Stickney Point Road.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • February 1, 2016
Group proposes small, commercial center near Stickney and US 41

Developers are proposing a Dairy Queen near the intersection of Stickney Point and 41 – two miles from another Dairy Queen.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 1, 2016
Carl Hiaasen to speak in Sarasota

The author and columnist will speak to members of the Tiger Bay Club next month.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Christian senior Andrea Wittmer helped lead the Blazers to their fifth straight district title Jan. 29.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • February 1, 2016
Blazers repeat as district champions

The Sarasota Christian girls basketball team won the Class 2A-District 9 title Jan. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Eighth-grade student Shamyra Wheeler helps carry a box of jeans to be donated. She donated two pairs of jeans from her own closet for the cause.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • February 1, 2016
Students partner with Sarasota Police in 'Teens for Jeans'

Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences donates more than 250 pairs of jeans for the YMCA Youth Shelter.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • February 1, 2016
Developer names downtown Sarasota condo project

The Kolter Group plans to begin work on the 157-condominium “The Mark,” as it will be called, by the end of March.

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