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    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • July 13, 2017
A word to future generations

DNA analysis can provide a path to peering into tomorrow.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In June, downtown groups mapped out a potential path to a unified marketing campaign.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
DID untangles marketing strategy

Downtown groups want to create a new plan for promoting the district — but what do they do in the meantime?

  • Sarasota
  • News
City staff thinks officials have to spend money to make money at Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
In the Rough: Bobby Jones faces revenue challenges

Is an infusion of cash into Bobby Jones Golf Club enough to turn the municipal course into a moneymaker for the city?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bird Key Yacht Club is adding outdoor courts for pickleball, a fast-growing paddle sport.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 13, 2017
Bird Key Yacht Club preps for upgrades

A new pickleball court and expanded dining area will help accommodate the club’s growing membership.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Trisha Robinson-Antonelli. Photo by Pam Eubanks.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 12, 2017
Paws step up for charity

Restaurant offers clammy introduction

  • East County
  • News
Emory Stephens holds his pirate sword tight during the treasure hunt.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Sailors hunt for treasure

Sailor in the Sarasota Youth Sailing Camp searched Sarasota Bay for the "X" that marks the spot on July 12.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tom Harmer
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2017
Harmer tells County Commission he's Longboat-bound

County Administrator says he will stay until December, pending town's approval of contract.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Viewers now have a preview of MTV's new reality series "Siesta Key." Courtesy of MTV
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 12, 2017
MTV reveals trailer for 'Siesta Key' reality series

The reality program was shot locally in April through June.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The turtle tracks leading back to the water are mixed with chair tracks. Photo courtesy of Mote
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • July 12, 2017
Mote encounters third set of entangled turtle tracks

Another turtle became entangled in beach furniture on the night of July 11.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Katie Johns & Cassidy Alexander
  • July 12, 2017
Turtle season going swimmingly

So far, nesting numbers are breaking last year's record.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
This home at 16306 Foremast Place in Lakewood Ranch recently sold for $1.225 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 12, 2017
Lake Club home tops sales at $1.225 million

Real estate transactions for June 26-30

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Runners partake in the 2017 race. Photo by Anna Brugmann.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota Music Half-Marathon adds 10K race

The new race will take place Feb. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
County commissioners asked in June to see more options for the budget that did not include raising the millage rates.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 12, 2017
Sarasota County won't raise millage rates next year

Pending final budget deliberations, the commission still has the ability to lower the rate or add more taxes elsewhere.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Central Park residents are upset because an ordinance says two access points must connect the community to this commercial lot at the corner of Lakewood Ranch Boulevard and 44th Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 12, 2017
Central Park residents don't want holes in their security wall

County must connect Central Park to a commercial site to the west if ordinance isn't changed.

  • East County
  • News
Stella will be the Big Cat Habitat's first sloth and newest addition.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • July 12, 2017
The family tree grows at Big Cat Habitat in Sarasota

Stella the sloth finds temporary home in East County as her habitat is being built.

  • East County
  • News
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