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    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • September 21, 2017
Tailgating and other things for which we’re grateful

The forecast for the rest of fall isn’t that optimistic.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Downtown Improvement District is developing a strategic plan through 2022.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
Downtown group maps out future

The Downtown Improvement District is trying to figure out what projects it should take on during the next five years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Planning Director Steve Cover thinks residents want to see a more proactive planning strategy from the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
Planning department gets boost in city budget

Despite criticism from some commissioners, the city will add staff to its burgeoning planning department in 2017-18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Parking Manager Mark Lyons said the city is still on track to implement paid parking on downtown streets and garages next year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 21, 2017
City proceeds with paid parking plans

There’s more groundwork left, but the city is making advances toward implementing paid parking downtown next year.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Department volunteers, led by Sgt. Bruce King, packed four trailers and two semi-trucks with donated supplies to bring to the Florida Keys.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota's hurricane heroes pitch in to help

Irma's wind's had barely settled, and the Sarasota community was already lending a hand.

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  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 21, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.21.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The city and county have begun collecting storm debris that piled up after Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2017
Storm debris collection underway in county, city

A county spokesperson asked that residents be patient, as people across the state are having the same problems and resources are limited.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 501 Juan Anasco Drive sold for $570,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2017
Sleepy Lagoon Park home sells for $570,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
The home at 22610 Morning Glory Circle recently sold for $770,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2017
Preserve at Panther Ridge home sells for $770,000

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 4-8.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 20, 2017
Three things

All about the land

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • September 20, 2017
The Survivor

A classic beach house with a classic beach view.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2017
FEMA visits upcoming in Manatee County for damage assistance registration

Representatives will be on hand in eight Manatee County locations in the coming days.

  • East County
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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 20, 2017
No hurricane make-up days for Sarasota students

Sarasota schools already include an extra 30 minutes of instructional time daily, and that allows the district not to schedule make-up days.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Students work with a reading recovery teacher in first grade to start reading on grade-level. Photo courtesy Gulf Coast Community Foundation.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 20, 2017
Reading recovery program changes students's lives

One-on-one, short-term intervention helps students read better, younger — and remain strong readers as they grow.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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