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Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hudson Gough.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson Gough

Booker High boys basketball guard Hudson Gough scored 48 points, including 13 3-pointers, in Booker's win against Avon Park High at the University of South Florida Team Camp on June 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 4087 Shell Road and two vacant lots on Higel Avenue recently sold in combination for $2.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 21, 2018
Siesta Key home, lots, sell for $2.45 million

Siesta Key house, two lots, sell for $2.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Despite years of research, the city has made no decision on the future of the municipal golf course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

  • Sarasota
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The County Commission holds annual workshops before finalizing a budget and millage rate in September. This year, the board scrutinized future spending commitments in addition to next year’s budget.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
County examines future budgets

As it reviews the preliminary 2018-19 budget, county officials are also preparing to address long-term financial questions.

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  • News
Despite a decision from the state, Siesta Key residents remain convinced dredging Big Pass will result in negative environmental side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
Despite permit, Big Pass dredge remains contentious

The state has approved plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, but Siesta Key residents are still considering options for objecting.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Palms Resort will be renovated under the new zoning regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 21, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.21.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 20, 2018
Cops Corner: No license to drive

Police reports from around Longboat Key,

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
The owners of Main Plaza are taking their time selecting a plan for redeveloping the property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2018
Main Plaza owners ponder changes

More than two years after buying the Hollywood 11 complex, the owners have no set plans for redeveloping the property.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jane Ross-Herrin has experience working in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island and Sarasota County.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 20, 2018
Longboat Key Fire Rescue appoints new fire marshal

Jane Ross-Herrin previously worked as the Sarasota County Fire Marshal for 11 years.

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  • News
A condominium in L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Unit K-505 recently sold for $2.23 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 20, 2018
L’Ambiance at Longboat Key Club condominium sells for $2.23 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 20, 2018
Lake Club home tops local sales at $1.9 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 20, 2018
Money for Mote

A growing list of organizations wants millions of dollars from Sarasota County’s tourist tax. Mote Marine has a vision that makes it far worthier than funding a baseball stadium.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
With Superintendent Diana Greene leaving, the School District of Manatee County will need to find a new leader.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 20, 2018
Time to keep close watch on School District of Manatee County

With a new superintendent being hired, three new school board members up for reelection and financial woes caused by the need to staff every school with a School Resource Officer, it is important for taxpayers to keep a close watch on the school district.

  • East County
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