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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 2, 2020
Sarasota schools adjust to online learning

Following state directives, students in the Sarasota County School district will learn online until at least May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Longboat Key Town Commission met on March 23. It will be the last in-person meeting the commission has for the foreseeable future because of the coronavirus pandemic.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 2, 2020
How to watch, participate in Monday’s virtual Longboat Key Town Commission meeting

The Longboat Key Town Commission is meeting electronically to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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About 20 or so people attended the Longboat Key Statutory Meeting on Monday, March 23. Town staff did its best to space out the chairs to practice appropriate social distancing amid concerns about the coronavirus pandemic.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 2, 2020
Longboat Key cancels Goals and Objectives meeting, others in April

There are still plans to hold April's Longboat Key Town Commission meeting electronically.

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Mote Marine Aquarium offers a livestream of its manatees swimming on its website.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • April 2, 2020
Stay busy, Sarasota : 19 ideas for staying active during self-isolation

The coronavirus pandemic might be keeping us in self-isolation, but that doesn't mean it needs to be boring.

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  • Neighbors
The town's Linley Street boat ramp was closed at the same time Manatee County closed its county-operated ramps.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 2, 2020
Linley Street boat ramp shut down

Commercial fishermen can use the boat ramp on Coquina Beach, the town announced.

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Robbie Peterson Jr. was named freshman of the year on the Aurora University football team. Photo courtesy Steve Woltmann photography.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 2, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High alumnus lends helping hand

A former Sailors football player gives back to his community in a time of need.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 2, 2020
Longboat Key looks ahead to beach plan implementation

The town is still figuring out "pre-construction related services" and how much to spend of the $34.5 million available.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 4.2.20

Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Activity on St. Armands Circle has significantly slowed during what would typically be the height of season, a cause for great concern among merchants in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 2, 2020
Merchants seek assistance during business slowdown

With rent and other expenses still looming during a public health emergency, storeowners and commercial landlords are exploring new arrangements.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital has 28 COVID-19 patients currently hospitalized.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2020
Two more COVID-19 patients die at Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The hospital is implementing new safety protocols in hopes of limiting the spread of the disease within the facility.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 1, 2020
Manatee County Sheriff's Office warns of coronavirus phone scams

Many Americans are expected to receive government stimulus payments in the next three weeks.

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A group assembled near sunset Tuesday at Indian Beach Park. The city has prohibited social gatherings of more than 10 people, but some officials think further regulations are necessary to limit the spread of COVID-19.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 1, 2020
Statewide shutdown brings end to Sarasota stay-at-home debate

Local officials have expressed different perspectives on what measures are appropriate to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community.

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    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 1, 2020
Governor issues 30-day stay-at-home order

The executive order will last at least 30 days.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 1, 2020
Southside Elementary kicks off online learning with parade

Teachers drove past students' houses to get them excited for online learning.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Photoville Fence is a national touring juried photo exhibit that for the last two years has displayed in Nathan Benderson Park. (Courtesy photo by Barbara Strauss)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • April 1, 2020
Photoville Fence waives fees for photographers

Deadline approaching for next year's juried national exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
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