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  • By Kimberly Braun |
  • September 7, 2012
John Macy walks his talk

John Macy walks his talk

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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • September 29, 2023
Sales underway for new condo as site demolition downtown begins

The 16-floor hotel/condo tower on Main Street will offer two restaurants. It's expected to be completed in March 2026.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • February 18, 2015
Our View: Traffic troubles

The picture is vividly obvious. Everyone can see the future: Traffic at Gulfstream and U.S. 41 and Fruitville and 41 is destined for gridlock. The imperative is convincing. Longboat, Sarasota and state officials must show what taxpayers expect: leadership.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By Pam McTeer |
  • September 23, 2009
SMR will demolish arena walls

SMR President Rex Jensen said demolition of the partially completed structure is expected to occur during the first week of October. Concrete rubble and steel reinforcements from the project will be recycled.

  • East County
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  • By Jim DeLa |
  • July 5, 2024
Formal complaint filed over New College's development of Uplands Preserve

Former students and environmentalists say the work violates environmental law and the campus plan.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • November 4, 2015
Studio Space: Kim Westad

Westad left a life in graphic design to get her hands dirty and create in clay.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 14, 2018
Pony up for charity in Lakewood Ranch

Car show at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch raises money for charities.

  • East County
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  • By Robin Roy |
  • April 15, 2010
Minorities air police concerns

Prompted by the Police Advisory Panel, two minority communities talked about their relationship with the police department. Some said they had as much to do with the relationship as the officers.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Pam Nadon |
  • May 30, 2012
Summer movie preview

Enjoy our summer movie preview list.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 20, 2011
Pirates' pitching duo poses dual threat

Braden River High sophomore Courtney Mirabella and Hannah Loyer have a combined 320 strikeouts this season and have been instrumental in propelling the Lady Pirates to a 24-2 record.

  • East County
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  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • December 7, 2023
Europe takes narrow lead after first day of World Champions Cup

Team Europe captain Darren Clarke and partner Colin Montgomerie sparked a big morning round, but Team USA charged in the afternoon round.

  • East County
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  • By April Doner |
  • August 13, 2012
HoodRoving: A neighbor for my birthday

HoodRoving: A neighbor for my birthday

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  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • March 26, 2014
'The coolest place you can't get in'

Bruce Rodgers oversees the invitation-only Hermitage Artist Retreat, where he also oversees others as they turn their ideas into works of art.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • December 29, 2010
The curious case of Francis Schwartz

The experimental composer opens up about his unusual material and how he strikes a balance between the dark and the light sides of life.

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  • By Eric Garwood |
  • May 11, 2025
Proposed changes to Sarasota's on-demand transit fares add mileage fee

Sarasota County will consider a July shift at a public hearing next month.

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  • By Amanda Morales |
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 5.26.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of May 26.

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  • Neighbors
  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • July 13, 2016
New condos drive Longboat Key luxury real estate market

Prices in the $1 million-and-up category rose 41% over the first six months of this year compared with the same period in 2015.

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  • By Observer Staff |
  • June 25, 2014
News Briefs

Grossman resigns from ULI committee; Freedom Fest parade seeks volunteers

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Robin Hartill |
  • October 16, 2013
Whitney Beach Plaza gains first new tenants

The shopping center will soon add two new tenants and has leases signed for a restaurant and an attorney's office.

  • Longboat Key
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • January 25, 2025
City proclamation honors the life of employee Clifford Smith

Clifford Smith, who joined the city of Sarasota as historic preservation planner in 2007, died late last year.

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