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District leaders hope summer programs, which will be offered virtually, can help catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota School leaders focus on summer learning, remediation

District leaders are hopeful that the Summer Boost program can catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2020
East County weather page photo: May 28

Richard Bottorff captured this group of cormorants in a pond at Rye Wilderness.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Parking in March at the Shore on Broadway Street.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • May 28, 2020
Town commissioners expected to vote on proposed changes to restaurant parking

The commission is set to meet virtually Monday afternoon.

  • Longboat Key
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Lakewood Ranch High senior softball player Avery Goelz has made history.Â
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 28, 2020
Lakewood Ranch softball player named Gatorade Florida Player of the Year

Avery Goelz is the first Mustang to receive the award.

  • East County
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Josiah Joseph is the leader in the 6-9 division of The Junior Tour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 28, 2020
Young Sarasota golfers happy to be playing national golf tour

Thanks to a regional director, the tour features some of the best courses in Sarasota and elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
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    A time to celebrate |
  • May 28, 2020
Brianna Hair

Some are dreamers.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 28, 2020
The city has big plans

The city’s new transportation plan joins the list of long-range plans for water-sewer upgrades, parks and the Bay. From where will this $660 million come?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Selby Gardens hosts events such as its annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Michael’s on the Bay. The event space and partnership with Michael’s on East was the subject of scrutiny from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Property appraiser questions nonprofit tax exemptions

A challenge from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser could affect Selby Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Studio Theatre and other organizations.

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The city closed a portion of the 1300 block of Main Street over the weekend to accommodate expanded outdoor dining. Despite some rain, at least one restaurant in the area said the closure was a financial success.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
City to continue street closure tests

As the city experiments with using roads as space for outdoor dining and pedestrian passage, it's unclear what direction the program will take.

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Eateries such as Columbia Restaurant have expanded outdoor dining as COVID-19 regulations remain in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

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The prefabricated metal home was built to be assembled on-site — and could be dissembled if a plan for relocating it moves forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Arlington Park residents hope to relocate historic home

The neighborhood association wants to turn Sarasota’s last remaining Lustron house into a community center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
This Florida softshell turtle found itself crossing traffic on White Eagle Boulevard in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2020
Turtle tries the fast lane in Lakewood Ranch

Florida softshell turtle survives trip in the Lakewood Ranch fast lane.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County YMCA Interim CEO Frank Frey says he is planning for the "worst case scenario" to make sure the YMCA remains viable.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 27, 2020
Pandemic puts Manatee County YMCA at risk

After the Manatee County YMCA was making financial gains, COVID-19 cut the Y's membership in half.

  • East County
  • News
Maj. Aaron Traver flies a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 27, 2020
Lakewood Ranch resident OK working in obscurity as an Air Force major

Major Aaron Traver comes home to Lakewood Ranch after his 11th deployment.

  • East County
  • Opinion
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