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Thousands visited Lido Beach on Sunday.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2020
As cancellations continue, Sarasota tourism takes dip

As popular tourist attractions remain closed, many have canceled their Sarasota vacations.

  • Sarasota
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** Ella Radovich, Sharlene Asiain-Mejia, Leonardo Moreno Martinez and Noah Saint Cyr try to lift up a hula hoop with their teammates.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2020
Fruitville students set sail with good behavior model

Students at Fruitville Elementary are split into different ships to learn about good behavior.

  • Sarasota
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If the pledge is approved, solar power would be one of the major sources of renewable energy.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • March 19, 2020
Residents hope Sarasota County takes the Ready for 100 pledge

The pledge says the county will be run with 100% renewable energy by 2045.

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Built in 1950, 160 Coolidge Drive has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 2,050 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 19, 2020
Ringling Estates home sells for $925,000

Residential real estate sales for March 2-6.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
For art lovers, the majority of the Ringling Museum art collection can be found on its website.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota attractions switch to online presence

Many locations have closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. Here's what they recommend to stay busy.

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota organizations to feed families amid school closures

What coronavirus school closures means for Sarasota students.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Melissa Leduc
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: March 19

Mark Dimitroff captured this brown pelican skimming the surface on Siesta Key.

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  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2020
East County weather page photo: March 19

Gordon Silver captured this white pelican swimming with a group of double crested cormorants off Lorraine Road in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • March 19, 2020
Sarasota gardeners open yards to community

The Sarasota Garden Club hosted the seventh annual Gardens in Paradise tour on March 14.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • March 19, 2020
St. Mary, Star of the Sea celebrates St. Patrick's Day

Attendees enjoyed a classic Irish dinner and music.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The service at Christ Church was live streamed on March 15 and will be for the foreseeable future.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 19, 2020
Longboaters make adjustments

Residents, businesses and town leaders gear up to face coronavirus' changes and challenges.

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Sarasota Crew senior Megan Caron said she would still race if it was an option, as she does not want to miss the chance to make memories. Photo courtesy Megan Caron.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
High school seniors talk potentially losing final season

The FHSAA has suspended all athletic events indefinitely.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kassie Cross was an innings eater for Riverview High softball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 19, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Recognizing hard work

A tribute to the athletes whose seasons may be cut short.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The first phase of The Bay Sarasota project would be largely located north of Boulevard of the Arts, though a segment of the public park property would be located on the south end of the street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2020
The Bay criticizes resident opponents of park project

As condo residents argue against elements of the bayfront proposal, the planning group is rejecting the merit of the critiques.

  • Sarasota
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Shamrock Pub hosted customers for one last afternoon Tuesday, March 17 before closing to comply with a state order.
    By
  • David Conway
  • March 19, 2020
Restaurants, bars face uneasy future during COVID-19 response

Businesses and workers are facing a daunting question: How do you balance public health concerns with the need to continue to earn a livelihood?

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