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    In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Carl P. Friedman

Carl Friedman, 78, of Longboat Key, FL, formerly of Stamford, CT, devoted husband, beloved father and adoring grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2020 after a short but mighty battle with glioblastoma. 

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Deputy Police Chief Pat Robinson will join interim City Manager Marlon Brown as the city transitions to a new top administrator following Tom Barwin's retirement. Image courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2020
Brown appoints deputy police chief as deputy city manager

Pat Robinson will move from the Sarasota Police Department to City Hall to join the city's administrative team on an interim basis.

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    In Memoriam |
  • December 10, 2020
Robert Eric Endres (Bob)

In Sarasota / Longboat Key, Florida December 4, 2020 at the age of 78 following a long illness.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 10, 2020
Historic cottages finally find good homes

Thanks to Drake’s persistence, the town finally made a commitment to an important part of Longboat Key — its history.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 10, 2020
Our challenge: Keep Florida Florida

You can interpret Florida’s presidential election results as delivering two messages.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • December 10, 2020
Longboat Key Cops Corner: All cool in the pool

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
Jazmene Perez scored a goal in the Booker's first win in three years.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 10, 2020
Booker girls soccer nabs first win in three years

The Tornadoes are not satisfied yet, however.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • December 10, 2020
Stay the course, governor

The media chafes that DeSantis is an outlier. But his approach is helping 95% of Floridians not infected with the coronavirus.

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  • Opinion
Caroline King's defensive effort forces a Newsome player into a bad spot. The Rams are focused on defensive energy this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 10, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Healthy Rams girls basketball team is a defensive threat

There are no easy points against Riverview.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Repair work is scheduled finish Thursday.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • December 10, 2020
FDOT crews to repave Gulf of Mexico Drive and part of Longboat Pass bridge

Work is scheduled to finish Thursday.

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Gulf Coast Maritime Museum board members Chad Weiss, John Pether and Pat Ball stand in the former boat-building studio of George Luzier. The group wants to build a museum to chronicle the history of boating in Florida.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2020
Group pitches maritime museum at Bobby Jones

Although a group of boating enthusiasts are passionate about the concept, city officials have recommended against the request for public land.

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A concept rendering included with the application material shows the proposed facade of the hotel along Fourth Street and Lemon Avenue. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2020
Planning Board overrules staff on Rosemary sidewalk plans

Although city planners recommended against it, the Planning Board authorized a curb cut on Fourth Street to accommodate a two-lane parking entrance for a forthcoming hotel.

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Less than two years after bringing paid parking to St. Armands, the city is considering raising some rates in the Circle. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2020
City eyes paid parking increases on St. Armands

The city is also considering expanding paid parking to Saturdays as part of a response to revenue shortfalls.

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Mayor Hagen Brody said he would continue to work to refine the time limits in place for commission meetings, but he stood by the change as a positive one.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2020
City commissioner questions new time limits

Mayor Hagen Brody said he's working to add structure to commission meetings, but at least one board member is unhappy with the new rules.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.10.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

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