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Assistant Principal Meredith McArthur helps students find their Alta Vista Elementary School teachers. Harry Sayer
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 3, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to a new norm

Though teachers say the year isn't without its challenges, they are excited to be back in the classroom.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The School Board of Manatee County is looking for a resident to serve on the Audit Committee.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 3, 2020
School Board of Manatee County seeks resident to join committee

Audit Committee is in need of Manatee County resident.

  • East County
  • News
TECO Energy is also installing a 6-inch gas line along Gulf of Mexico Drive from North Shore Road to Bayview Drive.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • September 3, 2020
Roadside work underway on Gulf of Mexico Drive

The Florida Department of Transportation's work is set to be completed by Sept. 11

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 3, 2020
How do the city and county of Sarasota stack up?

No municipality is in an entirely different world than the others. Things that work in one of them can work in others.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sambo Ung Jr. had a breakout season for Riverview in 2019.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 3, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Fall sports return to Sarasota County on Friday

A preview of the on-field action and some athletes to watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Downtown leaders are discussing spending more to promote the availability of outdoor dining space, curbside pickup and more to attract customers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
Downtown stakeholders seek increased business activity

A group of downtown property owners is considering spending more on advertising in hopes of offsetting the effects of COVID-19.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Suzanne Atwell, former co-chairwoman of the Change the Date campaign, thinks increased turnout in August's city election is a sign of improved public engagement with local government.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
New date, more votes in city elections

After seeing significantly increased turnout in the City Commission primary, candidates remain uncertain how a shift away from off-cycle elections will affect the race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In February, Selby Gardens shared this concept image of a redesigned parking garage. Selby lowered the height of the proposed parking structure from nearly 70 feet to 39 feet. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 3, 2020
Revised Selby Gardens master plan set for public review

Later this month, the city's Planning Board will hear arguments for and against approval of an updated proposal for the botanical garden property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.3.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Commissioner Nancy Detert feared approval of a project that would extend past the county’s Gulf Beach Setback Line would set a bad precedent for future development on the island.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 2, 2020
Commissioners deny Siesta development on Beach Road

Commissioners feared approval of the project would set a bad precedent for the island.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 2, 2020
County closures, collection schedule affected by Labor Day

Several county buildings will be closed Sept. 7 and collections services will be delayed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Realtor Stacy Haas used her interior decorating experience to plan the renovation of a home in the Country Club that was going on the market.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2020
Space for improvement in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club

Huge renovation project hopes to double the worth of a Lakewood Ranch Country Club home.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 2, 2020
Does that make it 15-0?

The location is set to open this fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Fountain at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 2, 2020
Bubbles on the rise in Lakewood Ranch

Fountain on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch overflows with bubbles.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • September 2, 2020
Paint with purpose in Lakewood Ranch

Lakewood Ranch's Let's Create Art gives homeschoolers and e-learners opportunities to learn while safely socializing.

  • East County
  • News
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