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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota Police close U.S. 41 near Selby

A crash has forced the closure of both lanes of Bayfront Drive near its intersection with South Palm Avenue.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2016
DID plans first responder appreciation month

The Downtown Improvement District has budgeted $20,000 to honor police officers, firefighters and EMS professionals throughout the month of January.

  • Sarasota
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The sale of this home on Casey Key Road topped real estate transactions last week.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 3, 2016
Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

Casey Key home sells for $3.2 million

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 3, 2016
Longboat Key Letter to the Editor

Isn’t marijuana also a pursuit of happiness?

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 3, 2016
Leadership for others

While many Americans lament public office seekers and their sycophants who are in it for themselves, here are four volunteer civic leaders contributing for the right reasons.

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • November 3, 2016
Pray for new role models

Our republic has survived plenty of strife in our polity. Out of this election, let’s pray the pendulum swings to elected officeholders pledged to lifelong honesty and decency.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 3, 2016
Siesta Key Village Association merges with chamber

After over 40 years of advocating for merchants' interests, the Siesta Key Village Association is dissolving.

  • Siesta Key
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Booker interim coach Dumaka Atkins graduated from the school in 2004 and went to play football at Florida State.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Interim Booker football coach brings discipline to program

He carries with him memories of growing up in and around the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview volleyball freshman Riah Walker had 17 kills and 29 digs in the Rams’ 3-1 win over Dr. Phillips on Oct. 28 in a Class 9A Region 2 semifinal match.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.03.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior forward Alex Turner scored 48 goals last season and finished fourth in Florida’s Mr. Soccer award voting. He'll look to start the season off well against Clearwater Central Catholic at 7 p.m. at home on Nov. 8.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Andre Spivey always dreamed of owning a team because of the pride a team can provide its city.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 3, 2016
Tech entrepreneur brings semi-pro basketball to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Michael Klauber outlined the next steps for the Sarasota Bayfront 20:20 planning effort at a meeting Friday. Although a new planning organization has formed, the community will stay involved, Klauber said.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 3, 2016
Sarasota Bayfront stakeholders prepare for next phase

With a new group set to lead the redevelopment effort, others want to keep the focus on community needs.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 3, 2016
Circle members get a sneak peek at new Ringling exhibit

Circle Exhibition Preview Dinner acts as Grand Opening of the Keith D. and Linda L. Monda Gallery of Contemporary Art.

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Sally Schule, Dr. Caryn Silver and Irene Nathanson
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 2, 2016
Observer releases behind-the-scenes video from Key to the Cure

Check out our insider look at one of the biggest events of the season

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2016
Republican Club meets the candidates

Six local candidates for various positions joined the club for their monthly meeting.

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