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Paul Fern poses for a photo with his K-9, Eros, and Sheriff Tom Knight on his last day of duty in 2018. Photo Courtesy Sarasota County Sheriff's Office
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 19, 2019
Retired deputy files for Sarasota County Sheriff candidacy

Paul Fern retired from the Sarasota County Sheriff's office in 2018.

  • Sarasota
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The home opener will be held Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox. Photo courtesy Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 19, 2019
Orioles release 2020 spring training schedule

The home opener will be held Feb. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium against the Boston Red Sox.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Among the facets of local police work on the agenda for the Sarasota PD's Citizens Academy: the marine unit.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota PD looks for Citizens Academy applicants

Behind the scenes look at police work kicks off in September.

  • Sarasota
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The 10 Sarasota County libraries will resume normal business hours on Aug. 24.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 19, 2019
Sarasota County libraries will close for training on Friday

The 10 library staffs will undergo a full-day training session.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Sten Spinella
  • August 19, 2019
Longboat Key's Serenissima back on the market after temporary absence

At its current listing price, the mansion would be the largest such sale in the history of Sarasota.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 19, 2019
Stellar casting makes 'Where'd You Go, Bernadette' pack a big punch

At times Richard Linklater's film, "Where'd You Go, Bernadette," is a bit too whimsical, but a talented cast, beautiful cinematography and brilliant scoring make up for it.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 19, 2019
Longboat's Christ Church fish fry feeds friends

Members of the congregation came together to socialize and eat

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
The town tweeted a photo of the dog.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 19, 2019
Runaway Ruben

Lost dog found his way home

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 18, 2019
Temple Emanu-el holds Welcome Back Shabbat

The temple held its annual event to welcome families back after summer vacation.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Stevie Freeman Montes, city of Sarasota sustainability manager, and Caleb Jameson
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 16, 2019
Teen's Sarasota beach project thinks inside the box

Caleb Jameson has been creating Turtle Safe Toy Boxes for just over a year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A black skimmer, one of the birds Audubon helps to protect, is showcased on the cake.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 16, 2019
Audubon Florida celebrates birds lovers of Sarasota

After a season of stewardship the nonprofit celebrated its volunteers on Aug. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County will make sandbags available at its public works office. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 16, 2019
Heavy rain prompts flood warning in Manatee County

Manatee County officials say drivers should be wary while flooding conditions exist.

  • East County
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"The Odd Couple" runs through Sunday, Aug. 25. Photo by Don Daly Photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 16, 2019
Opposites create comedy in The Players Centre's 'The Odd Couple'

The latest Players Centre production is a classic tale of friends challenged with the task of coexisting in the same space.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 16, 2019
Scallop search dives in again

After last year's canceled event, the Sarasota Bay Watch looks forward to the 2019 rendition.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Cardinal Mooney has preseason football game canceled because of rain.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2019
Three Sarasota preseason football games canceled because of rain

Cardinal Mooney High has its preseason football game canceled because of rain, but Riverview, Sarasota and Booker are still scheduled to play.

  • Sarasota
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