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  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2016
School district invites public to superintendent reception

Sarasota County School District's is inviting the public's input as it seeks Superintendent Lori White's replacement.

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Director of the Office of Business and Economic Development Jeff Maulsby presented a review of the county's economic incentive program at Wednesday's county commission meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 22, 2016
County commissioners stand by incentive program

Although the county plans to re-evaluate its policies on awarding economic incentives to private firms, officials believe the program is effective.

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The downtown CRA was used to help finance projects such as the First Street Whole Foods complex.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
City continues push for county CRA funds

The city thinks it’s entitled to another $4.5 million in county property tax money. The county disagrees — so the two could be headed for a mediation process.

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Thunder by the Bay has had a presence in downtown Sarasota since 1999, but the event will move out of the city as event organizers respond to a growing collection of concerned residents, businesses and officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
Thunder by the Bay leaves city for Lakewood Ranch

Organizers hope a home further from the bay will eliminate the mounting issues for the motorcycle festival.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 22, 2016
Point of Rocks home sells for $2.13 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between September 5 and September 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 22, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.22.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 21, 2016
Cops Corner: East County 09.21.2016

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner!

  • East County
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Karl Shrode Jr. has run Shrode Jewelers in downtown Sarasota for 42 years.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 21, 2016
Shrode Jewelers to close in downtown Sarasota

Karl Shrode Jr. plans to close his family’s business after 80 years in operation.

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The Observer Media Group brought home 81 awards from the 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2016
Observers win press awards

The 2015 Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper contest was held on Sept. 16.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2016
Businesses battle overtime regulations

A workshop will help businesses navigate new pay-related law.

  • East County
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Ron Johnson: A Celebration of Life

Johnson's family is hosting a celebration of his life on Oct.2.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate the more than $13 million in donations and matches collected during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 21, 2016
Giving Challenge collects $13.4 million for local nonprofits

Community Foundation of Sarasota County and The Patterson Foundation partner to help non-profit organizations reach donors.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota man charged with breaking into closed Longboat Key resort.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 21, 2016
Sarasota man charged with breaking into Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

The suspect’s father reported he was missing before he was found at the closed Longboat Key resort.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Adam, Reece and Jessica Gardner say they take it one day at a time as a family living with juvenile arthritis.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 21, 2016
Arthritis Foundation takes painful steps toward awareness

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

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The owner of Plaza at Five Points aims to sell the top floor of the downtown Sarasota building for $12 million.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 21, 2016
Downtown Sarasota office owner seeks $12 million for one floor

The listing for the top floor in the Plaza at Five Points is among the most expensive in the local market.

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A real estate brokerage firm has classified two neighborhoods in the city of Sarasota as highly walkable.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 21, 2016
Sarasota neighborhoods rank high in walkability

Real estate brokerage firm Refin has ranked Main Street and the Rosemary District among the top 10 walkable neighborhoods in Florida

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New owners closed on the former Center for Building Hope property Sept. 15. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2016
Couple buys Center for Building Hope building

Manatee County Commission approves budget

  • East County
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 21, 2016
The Water Club condominium sells for $1,950,000

The condominium has three bedrooms, four baths and 3,054 square feet of living area.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
Six LED light fixtures are located along the east side of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, near River Club Boulevard. The two northernmost fixtures will be swapped out for an alternative fixture and light color option. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 21, 2016
LED street lighting has bright future

Conversion to new system in Lakewood Ranch should save $1.5 million over 20 years.

  • East County
  • News
Pauline Nichols stands with some her paintings in the Wellness Center Art Corridor of Plymouth Harbor.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Travel colors Plymouth Harbor resident's paintings

Pauline Nichols never needed more than a pencil and sketchbook to remember her adventures.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Apricot Lane opened on June 3. The store offers a variety of women's clothing for all ages.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Business Boom: Meet the seven new businesses located on St. Armands Circle

Since 2016 began, seven new doors have opened bringing more variety to the Circle.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2016
Longboat Key Letters to the Editor

'No' vote was good for Longboat Key; Thanks to churches for believing in Newtown youth

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Lynn Larson
  • September 21, 2016
MY VIEW: Commissioners disregard will of the people

Longboat Key taxpayers were sold on the referendum language that the underground project would be funded via assessments.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Serge and Roxanne Jorgensen at last year's Scallopalooza
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Longboat Key: Your Calendar

Check out upcoming events on Longboat Key and surrounding areas.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
John Redgrave with his daughter-in-law, Joyce, and son Tim at an All Angels by the Sea brunch in 2011.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Former Mayor John Redgrave dies at 90

When he wasn't working for the town, he was helping at church or enjoying a round of tennis.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Chef and owner of Maison Blanche, Jose Martinez. File photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 21, 2016
Maison Blanche named one of top 100 restaurants for foodies

The list was compiled by the reservation app OpenTable and includes restaurants from 30 states.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
More than 120 flower baskets have been installed downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2016
Early growing pains for downtown flower basket program

The recently installed light pole flower baskets have been a target for vandalism, but officials are optimistic the project won't die on the vine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County School District has named four finalists in their search for a new superintendent.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
Superintendent search moves to final stage

The Sarasota County School Board selected four candidates to interview for the district's superintendent position.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 20, 2016
Giving Challenge features a red carpet

The Humane Society and Sea of Strength hosted the Giving Challenge at Kona Grill.

  • East County
  • News
County commissioners will hear a report on the county's economic incentive process at tomorrow's meeting.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 20, 2016
County Commision to vet incentive policy

Per their May 24 request, commissioners will hear a report on the county’s business incentive process during Wednesday’s meeting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Tony Tannus said he wants to bring a mature crowd into the Sarasota Sky Bar & Club.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2016
Sarasota Sky Bar & Club to open Friday

The nightclub is slated to open in the Charles Ringling building on the east end of downtown this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Red tide is back on Longboat Key bringing with it bad smells and dead fish. Doesn't seem to bother this gull though.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 20, 2016
Red tide, fish kills confirmed near Longboat Key

Dead fish are accumulating along the shoreline from Beer Can Island as far south as central Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
A Canadian developer has planned a Dairy Queen for Stickney Point Road.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • September 20, 2016
Dairy Queen planned for Stickney Point

A Dairy Queen and two retail spaces are slated east of the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota Observer won the most number of awards in its class during the Florida Press Association Better Weekly Newspaper competition.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2016
Observers win press awards

The Sarasota Observer last week won the most Florida Press Association Better Newspaper Contest awards in its class.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 20, 2016
Hermine washes out Longboat Key sea turtle nests

When the tropical storm whipped through Longboat Key, it took some sea turtle nests with it.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Longboat Key police reports for Sept. 20, 2016.
    By
  • Terry O’Connor
  • September 20, 2016
Cops Corner_9.20.16

Longboat Key Police Department reports through Sept. 20, 2016.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
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