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  • June 3, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 3

Bill Turnbull captured this image of a snowy egret gliding over a lake at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2021
$10.15 million home sale is tops on Longboat in 2021

Custom home offers 150 feet of gulf-front on 1.64 acres.

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Cardinal Mooney junior Tayven Clark made his first varsity start at quarterback in his uncle Jared Clark's first game as head Coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 3, 2021
Our columnist's favorite moments of the HS sports season

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Since January, the average age of patients hospitalized at SMH with COVID-19 has dropped from the 70s to the mid-50s, and the average age of those dying has dropped more than 20 years.
  • By David Verinder
  • June 3, 2021
My View: Make the right call on getting a vaccine

Everyone who can should step up and help protect themselves, their families and the community.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • June 3, 2021
Celebrating the Class of 2021

Congratulations Class of 2021!

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • June 3, 2021
The replacement for gas taxes

Mileage-based user fees offer multiple benefits to consumers and governments compared to gas taxes, but a big concern is making them replace gas taxes, not become just another new tax.

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The potential removal of angled parking has drawn objections from some Main Street merchants, though property owners and city staff members have spoken positively about the potential to create wider sidewalks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2021
No plans set for Main Street renovations

During a preliminary discussion of the 2022 budget, commissioners offered differing perspectives on a conceptual streetscape project that’s drawn concern from merchants.

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An Orange Avenue property long targeted for redevelopment is slated to become a senior living center — which would result in the loss of more than 60 public parking spaces. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2021
Workshop set for Orange Avenue residential project

Community members will have an opportunity to share input on plans for a seven-story senior community in Burns Court neighboring Laurel Park.

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Preliminary plans for MainView of Sarasota call for ground-floor retail, two stories of parking and seven floors of condominiums. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 3, 2021
Developer plans mixed-use tower on Main Street

The city has received a preliminary application for a 10-story, 36-unit condo building east of U.S. 301.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 3, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.3.21

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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The home at 156 Givens St. on Siesta Key was built in 2008. It has four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,946 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 3, 2021
Siesta Key home sells for $4.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 17-21.

  • Sarasota
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Braden River High seniors Phung Tran, McKenna Upthegrove and Natalie Valentine are grateful to have a graduation ceremony.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • June 2, 2021
Hats off to Braden River High seniors at graduation in Bradenton

Braden River High seniors are thankful for graduation after a year of lost memories.

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The success of the Siesta Key Breeze is one reason city officials are optimistic about the prospect of a trolley service linking downtown to St. Armands and Lido Key. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 2, 2021
Downtown group balks at Lido trolley funding request

As the city plots a multimillion-dollar transit route linking the mainland and barrier islands, downtown property owners are skeptical the project will benefit them.

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Kaitlyn Hornung says she still loves the half-century old Wurlitzer piano that has been passed down through her family.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Sarasota girl says 'Hello, music world!' with release of 'Why'

Polo Club's Kaitlyn Hornung of Sarasota is ready to tell the world "Why" she loves music.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Polo Club owner James Miller says the community support he has received has energized him for the future.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 2, 2021
Community Support energizes Sarasota Polo Club owners

James Miller says he can't wait for the 2021-22 Sarasota Polo Club season

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