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Nicola Piras, Makena Winch and Braxton Bowdell are three senior leaders on the Sailors.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2020
Sailors boys soccer heads into playoffs undefeated

Sarasota isn't satisfied with their level of play, though.

  • Sarasota
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Madison Smithers.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madison Smithers

The Cardinal Mooney sophomore talks working on her mid-range game and controlling her on-court emotions.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Crossing guards were stationed on St. Armands Circle the weekend of Jan. 25 during the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Officials hope pedestrian managers can help improve the flow of traffic through the commercial district.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Selby Gardens shares revised master plan details

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens unveiled images showcasing its proposed campus renovation project Sunday.

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Brewster's Tavern must obtain approval from the city to operate with a "nightclub" liquor license, though the business pledges it will maintain its current operating model.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Main Street bars seek liquor licenses

Two downtown bars are requesting the city’s approval to shift away from regulations stating more than half their business must come from food sales.

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The Sarasota City Commission discusses affordable housing policy strategies with planning staff during a workshop on Monday, Jan. 27 at City Hall.
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  • David Conway
  • January 30, 2020
Sarasota officials advance affordable housing conversation

The city continues to identify housing as a community priority. Are policymakers ready to take meaningful steps toward addressing the issue?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 30, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.30.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Work is underway near the intersection of Broadway Street and Gulf of Mexico Drive on the Chiles Group's parking lot/small office complex.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat neighborhood pushes for resident-only parking

Town leaders urge more data collection, monitoring of what's been done in previous year.

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Pete Cumming has been with the Longboat Key Police Department since 2008.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
October retirement will close 40-year career for Longboat police chief

Pete Cumming, always fascinated by law enforcement, launched his career as a Sarasota County deputy.

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Caleb Jameson created his turtle safe toy box in 2017.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • January 29, 2020
SeaWorld rewards teen

Caleb Jameson, creator of Turtle Safe Toy Box, was awarded with the Youth Environmental Excellence Award.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • January 29, 2020
Longboat plans for long-term fix for Canal 1A

More immediate, short-term, project also under consideration.

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Dr. Miguel Pelayo said Dave Norris had "fire in his eyes" during his treatment, and his wife, Bobbi, was always there by his side. File photo.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch couple receive cancer foundation honor

Lakewood Ranch couple to be honored at annual Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation event

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Residents hold up "No Fish Farm" and "Not here" signs as supporters of the project speak.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 29, 2020
Residents weigh in on proposed fish farm off Sarasota coast

The project would allow Kampachi Farms to place 20,000 Almaco jack in a pen suspended in the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ladies in the Lakewood Ranch Women's Club provided checks to benefiting charities. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 29, 2020
Lakewood Ranch women raise $47,000 for charity

Lakewood Ranch Women's Club celebrates yearlong fundraising efforts

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Braden Jacobsen, a second grader at Freedom Elementary School, carefully cuts the eyes for his paper mouse sculpture. Jacobsen says he likes the mouse sculpture because it's something he can put in his room.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • January 29, 2020
Picture of generosity in East County

East County teachers overwhelmed by donation for art programs

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