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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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Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy is working intently with staff on assembling resident input and synthesizing it into a final product for the new form-based zoning code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Murphy readies new zoning code

Urban Design Studio Director Karin Murphy will finish her work on a new form-based code for the city of Sarasota — but not before it gets a thorough vetting.

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Doug Logan, the city's homelessness director, plans to unveil a new organization focused on housing homeless individuals in early 2016.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Logan crafts strategy for addressing homelessness

City homelessness director Doug Logan believes Sarasota can make significant strides toward addressing a long-standing issue in 2016 — as long as politics don’t get in the way.

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The first major project when Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki arrived was to repair the mangrove walkway. The new Steinwachs Family Foundation Mangrove Walkway opened in November.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 7, 2016
People to Watch: Jennifer Rominiecki

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki sees the opportunity to grow both the gardens and its revenue sources.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 7, 2016
Harbor Acres home sells for $4.2 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between Dec. 14 and Dec. 25.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 7, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 01.07.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Developer Pat Neal (right), and his son, John (left)
    By
  • Jack Short
  • January 6, 2016
Neal carves out a small chunk of Palmer Ranch

The developer submitted a pre-application proposal to build up to 50 homes where five stand.

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The Retter Wing at Sarasota Memorial Hospital comes down to make room for a 44-bed Rehabilitation Pavilion.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 6, 2016
Sarasota Memorial makes room for rehabilitation pavilion

Demolition of the former Retter wing starts on the site for the new rehabilitation pavilion.

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At a future meeting, city staff will bring back a negotiated land swap agreement for the commission's consideration.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 5, 2016
City explores downtown land deal with developer

To facilitate the construction of a roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, the city could agree to a land swap that would also facilitate the private development of nearby land.

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Ringling College of Art & Design President Larry Thompson, flanked by New College President Donal O’Shea and other university heads, announces the formation of the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 5, 2016
Multiversity Theory: College partnership receives $75,000 boost

Three foundations have announced support for the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, which will allow students to take classes at multiple local universities — among other goals.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • January 5, 2016
Archaeologists unearth Manasota period midden at Phillippi Estate Park

On the first day of a two-day excavation, experts find shells that reveal the diets of early Sarasotans.

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Lakewood Ranch sophomore Faith Schyck scored the lone goal of the game.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • January 5, 2016
Lady Mustangs notch 10th shutout

The Lakewood Ranch High girls soccer team edged past Riverview 1-0 Dec. 18.

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Kris Brzostek points out an indent on a Quahog or hard-shell clam that could have been used as a tool by natives.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • January 4, 2016
Archaeologists dig up history at Phillippi Estate Park

Public is invited to observe experts unearth ancient tools and more Tuesday, Jan. 5.

  • Sarasota
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At today's meeting, the City Commission could direct staff to negotiate a land swap agreement with Palsar Developments Inc.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2016
U.S. 41 property owner proposes land swap with city

Palsar Developments Inc. submitted plans for an 18-story hotel and condo project at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road, but the firm says a potential roundabout is complicating the process.

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  • Jack Short
  • January 1, 2016
WSLR New Year's Eve Celebration

Revelers rang in the new year at Fogartyville's Potluck.

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