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City and county offices are closing in observance of Veterans Day on Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
City, county announce Veterans Day closures

Governmental offices and some recreational facilities will close Monday in observance of the holiday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dylan Jones and Paul Hutchinson perform in “Sight Unseen." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 9, 2018
‘Sight Unseen’ wrestles with artistic identity at the Players Centre

A talented cast conveys a passionate sense of the human heart in this conflict-ridden play.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    In Memoriam |
  • November 9, 2018
Robert Philip Coyne

Mr. Robert (Bob) Philip Coyne, of Longboat Key, Florida and Osterville, Massachusetts, born on November 28, 1941 in Boston, Massachusetts, to the late Eleanor Scully Coyne and the late George Kermit Coyne, Sr., passed away at age 76 on November 8, 2018.

  • Longboat Key
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Tara Elementary School third-grade teacher Katelyn Fulghum got to snuggle with her 5-year-old daughter Ella, a kindergartner, during the show.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2018
Tara Elementary celebrates veterans, first responders

Fourth-graders give patriotic performance in honor of Veterans Day.

  • East County
  • Schools
The city has significantly revised its plans for Lift Station 87, depicted in the rendering above. The changes have contributed to rising construction costs.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 9, 2018
Jury orders city to pay damages in lift station lawsuit

The city hoped to recover up to $20 million in a lawsuit tied to the Lift Station 87 project. Instead, a jury determined the city breached its contract with a construction firm.

  • Sarasota
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Samin Nosrat in "Salt Fat Acid Heat." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2018
Binge Blog: Breaking bread

This week brings a delicious food series and a hidden camera show where the jokes are on the hosts

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 9, 2018
Kiwanis Club pays tribute to veterans

Veterans were recognized at Kiwanis Club of Sarasota's fifth annual Veterans Day Breakfast at the Carlisle Inn on Nov. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Manatee County commissioners hope Florida Highway Patrol will increase its presence in the area. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 9, 2018
Manatee commission urges for more highway patrol

Chairwoman says FHP is 'critical piece' for improving safety.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2018
Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

Sarasota playoff football roundup: 11.09.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kaptured by Kacy
    A time to celebrate |
  • November 8, 2018
Just Married: Liz Alpert & Jim Barber

Talking politics on the first date may not always be the right thing to do, but for Liz and Jim, it led to happily ever after.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Bart Lowther and Jesse Perez
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 8, 2018
Vinters Dinner kicks-off Wine, Women & Shoes

The Forty Carrots sponsor reception was hosted Nov. 8 at Michael's Wine Cellar.

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Photo courtesy Asian Movie Pulse
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 8, 2018
'Shoplifters' teaches an important lesson about what we do for our loved ones

Director-writer Hirokazu Kore-eda transports audiences to a non-judgmental place in this tale of crime, family and love in the film "Shoplifters."

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The entire Witt family came out to see the dedication.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 8, 2018
Gene Witt gets closer to nature

Gene Witt Elementary unveiled their new outdoor classroom on Nov. 8

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2018
East County weather page photo: Nov. 8

Ronda Clark captured this sunrise over a pond near Tara Preserve.

  • East County
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Trinity Shipe, Avery Blechta, Natalie Mercadante, Zoie Zanoni, Jenna Santiago, Madison Smithers, Hallie Monserez and Rachel Jarrett have led the Cougars girls cross country team to the state championship.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 8, 2018
Cougar girls cross country reaches state meet for first time in 31 years

The team's top seven runners finished within 40 seconds of each other at the regional meet

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