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State Sen. Greg Steube
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2017
Veto Sen. Steube’s bill

Sarasota Sen. Greg Steube isn’t afraid to go against what is popular for what he thinks is right. But on two measures — public records and home rule — he should recalibrate his positions.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2017
They look good, while you suffer from the results

Legislature wants to ask voters to raise homestead exemption

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Observer recommends voting for Hagan Brody Hyde, left, and Martin Hyde.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2017
Observer recommends

Early voting is underway in Sarasota City Council race

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Mustangs softball advances to second round

Lakewood Ranch beat Countryside 4-2.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
Working hard and barely making it

'It's expensive to be poor'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
Readers sound off on Sarasota-area issues

Meals on Wheels, climate change, downtown traffic are addressed.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A condominium at Majestic Bay recently sold for for $2.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 4, 2017
Majestic Bay condominium sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 17-21

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The DID has budgeted up to $150,000 to install the gateway signs.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2017
Downtown group waffles on gateway signs

The Downtown Improvement District is still vetting a plan to install large signs marking the entrance to downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
St. Armands stakeholders want to improve the landscaping in the commercial district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2017
St. Armands seeks landscaping upgrade

St. Armands Circle property owners want to change the way the city maintains medians in the area. Will that be enough to enhance the look of the district?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota's own Marlon Mack was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts. Photo courtesy USF Athletics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Booker legend's selection in NFL Draft a win for community

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Roy throws punches during his Rock Steady Boxing class.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota gym's boxing program helps participants fight Parkinson's

One man credits the program with recovering his confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Lexi Albero.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.4.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dave Bullock, left, and Juan Florensa are retiring in January.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2017
Succession planning at Town Hall

Key has two big positions to fill

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Jaasiel Torres. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.04.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.04.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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