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A unit in the 1350 Main Residential building in downtown Sarasota sold for $615,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2017
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $615,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sands Robnick.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents say dislodged and missing bricks on Hawkins Court are causing problems.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Laurel Park residents ask for brick street repair

On Hawkins Court, portions of a brick-lined street are deteriorating. The city is working to address the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roots on large trees planted in the 1800 block of Second Street are emerging from the ground and dislodging portions of the sidewalk — one reason the city should be careful about where it puts trees, staff says.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
City pushes for tree resolution

City staff hopes a citizen committee will bring closure to tree-related issues that have lingered for more than two years.

  • Sarasota
  • News
New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Under a new policy, anyone under 16 will need to be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Lakewood Ranch Main Street adds policy governing unsupervised children

Those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult after 6 p.m.

  • East County
  • News
There are four gates at each of University Place's two entrances. Currently, they are remotely monitored and controlled 24-7.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 5, 2017
University Place considers gate changes

Supervisors want resident input on potential security switches.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2017
Sarasota Superintendent Todd Bowden outlines plan to get every student reading on grade level

In a letter to readers, Bowden explains how Sarasota County Schools can improve in the coming years, starting with helping students master the foundational skill of reading.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Tom Mannis, who is a League of American Bicyclists certified instructor, taught a safety course at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 5, 2017
Cyclists get a break in Lakewood Ranch

Although some motorists are rude, bicyclists feel safe on Lakewood Ranch roads.

  • East County
  • News
Once staff completes its review of Benderson's application, the county will hold multiple public hearings on the Siesta Promenade proposal.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 5, 2017
Benderson adjusts Siesta Promenade plans

Benderson is moving forward with its plans for a mixed-use project near the south Siesta Key bridge, but residents remain opposed to the proposal.

  • Siesta Key
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