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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 15, 2017
Recreational burn ban lifted by Sarasota County

Seasonal rain, better conditions have reduced the wildfire threat in the county.

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The Patterson Foundation President and CEO Debra Jacobs with Community Foundation of Sarasota County President and CEO Roxie Jerde celebrate raising over $13 million during the 2016 Giving Challenge.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 15, 2017
Giving Challenge waves off 2017 event

Organizers see September event's growth and reset date for May 2018.

  • Sarasota
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Lakewood Ranch man injured in accident.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch man injured in one-car accident

Driver left in serious condition after wreck occurred on Ocean Boulevard in Sarasota.

  • East County
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Premier Sports Campus attracts thousands of players and spectators each year through soccer, lacrosse and other tournaments.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 15, 2017
Lakewood Ranch developer offers Premier Sports Campus to Manatee County

The deal would require the county to build an aquatics center on neighboring land within five years.

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Alyson Zildjian started the Peak Performance brand specifically to work with athletes and teams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota caterer starts brand to provide athletes nutritious meals

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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The Riverview volleyball team celebrates its first district title since 2006.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Top-five 2016-2017 Sarasota high school moments

A team and individual state title were the standout successes for area schools.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Crew coxswain Jacob Shusko, Cian Grave, Travis Earp, Clark Dean, Shaw Bowman, C.J. Irving, Jeremy Lipford, Harrison Schofield and Andrew O’Grady.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
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Jamar Johnson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 15, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 06.15.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Charter Review Committee will meet for the last time time on Friday, June 16.
    By
  • John McGuire
  • June 15, 2017
Final Longboat Key Charter Review meeting will be held on Friday

The group began its work in April.

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The home at 123 Osprey Point Drive sold for $1,975,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 15, 2017
Osprey Point Drive home sells for $1,975,000

Residential real estate transactions for May 29-June 2.

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  • Real Estate
Devin Beede, 17, led a project to build and install seating at Fruitville Road Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
Boy Scout improves neighborhood park

Residents wanted to make some changes to Fruitville Road Park. Devin Beede, working to become an Eagle Scout, decided to help.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
City refines St. Armands garage plans

There may be some lingering concerns, but city staff is optimistic the St. Armands parking garage project will be a success.

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County parks employee Ryan Murphy is working with Lido residents to raise public awareness regarding the importance of the dunes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
County shores up Lido dune protection

Officials are working to protect the dunes on Lido Beach in advance of the Fourth of July and Sarasota Power Boat Grand Prix.

  • Sarasota
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Carrie Boucher of the Royal Innovation Design Group sketches out the ideas shared at Tuesday's Downtown Improvement District workshop.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2017
United We Stand: Downtown groups discuss joint marketing campaign

Historically, it's been hard to get downtown groups to work together — but now, they’re trying to establish a clearer identity for the area.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.15.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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