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City utilities director Mitt Tidwell and McKim and Creed Project Manager Robert Garland discuss plans for Lift Station 87 with a Hudson Bayou resident.
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  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2016
Hudson Bayou residents brace for Osprey closure

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A home on Siesta Beach tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 26, 2016
Siesta Key home sells for $2.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between May 9 and May 13.

  • Sarasota
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After eight years, Riverview athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Giving his all for the kids

After eight years, Riverview High athletic director James Ward will retire from his post June 9.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 26, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 05.26.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Riverview running back Areon Green and the Rams will travel to North Fort Myers for their spring game May 26.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
That's the ticket ...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

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Sarasota Christian senior Tony Jiang, pictured with coach Douglas MacArthur, will play golf for Rutgers University this fall. (courtesy photo)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • May 26, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.26.16

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Daisy Vulovich, an associate vice president, explains how State College of Florida aligns itself to help area businesses.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
Educators, businesses form bonds that should help growth in Manatee County

Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance event discusses the 'State of Talent' in the area.

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DUI Wolfpack scheduled for Manatee, Sarasota counties.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
FHP will have extra patrols seeking drunk drivers in Manatee, Sarasota counties

Wolfpack Operation will be held Friday night.

  • East County
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Gulf Gate residents lob questions at Medallion Home representatives during a community meeting last year.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 25, 2016
Beruff’s firm buys Gulf Gate Golf Course

Medallion Home’s $3.9 million purchase moves forward plans to develop the course into a 109-home community.

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    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • May 25, 2016
Giacomo’s hosts Business After Hours

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce held its monthly Business After Hours May 24, at Giacomo’s Bar and Lounge.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • May 25, 2016
Sofrito Mama’s slated for new downtown Sarasota building

The Schimberg Group aims to revitalize the east end of Main Street with the popular Puerto Rican restaurant.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 25, 2016
Re-orient ourselves on turtles

Longboat Key’s proposed ordinance with stricter beach lighting requirements can be viewed as more government reach. But helping hatchlings can also be a selling point.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2016
REMEMBER THE FALLEN: MAY 30

Memorial Day was first observed May 30, 1868.

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The Manatee County Law Enforcement Memorial Service held May 19 in front of the Manatee County Courthouse honored the nine members of law enforcement who were killed in the line of duty in Manatee County.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
A few kind words can work wonders for our law enforcement officers

Side of Ranch: Jay Heater

  • East County
  • News
Drummers Ted Robinson, who will be a 10th-grader next semester, and Max Gonzalez, 11th grade, practice for the Tribute to Heroes Parade.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 25, 2016
Lakewood Ranch marching band to appear in Tribute to Heroes Parade

Mustang Marching Band combines community involvement with desire to earn awards.

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Cardinal Mooney football was stocked with star athletes in 2025 en route to the FHSAA Class 2A state title. The Cougars, though, were far from the only local high school athletic program to achieve big things.
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Madison McKay is in her second and final season with Sarasota Crew. With the club's Youth Women's Eight boat, she'll have a chance at ending her high school rowing career as a junior national champion.
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