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  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Carl Shofstall

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  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At Large: Sheldon Rich

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  • August 9, 2022
Sarasota City Commission, At-Large: Debbie Trice

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Charlie Mopps will return on Wednesday to his new role in Longboat Key, serving in a senior role to Public Works Director Isaac Brownman, overseeing all major construction projects for the town. (File photo)
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  • August 9, 2022
Mopps returns to Longboat after seven months in Venice

The former town employee was hired as the Public Works program manager.

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  • August 9, 2022
Longboat Key Cops Corner: Credit where credit is due

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

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This great egret is a regular at the Publix on Bay Isles Road. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
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  • August 9, 2022
Egret keeps his eyes on Longboat Publix

This great egret is a regular at the Publix on Bay Isles Road.

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GreyHawk Landing's Kristen Barnhardt looks forward to a new school year for her sons Mason Barnhardt, who is a kindergartner, and Parker Barnhardt, who is a second grader, with Principal Chuck Fradley. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • August 9, 2022
Rowlett Academy families look forward to a new school year

East County is among the parents who get an introduction to the 2022-23 school year.

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Duane Chapman introduces himself to the audience. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • August 9, 2022
'Dog the Bounty Hunter' talks fighting through adversity at The Source Church

TV personality Duane Chapman and his wife, Francie, shared their story at the East County church Aug. 7

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Previews begin for The Players' "Let It Be" on Aug. 17.
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  • August 9, 2022
The best things to do around Sarasota for Aug. 11-17

There's jazz, theater, comedy and live music taking place all across Sarasota this week if you know where to find it.

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  • August 8, 2022
Hayden of 'The Bachelorette' once sold real estate on Longboat Key

The 29-year-old worked for two companies on the island from 2018 into 2019.

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Industrial Court serves as the access road to U.S. Recycling. To the right are businesses located along Central Avenue. (Courtesy photo)
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  • August 8, 2022
Neighborhood complaints over recycling plant reach City Commission

With little authority available, the Sarasota City Commission is considering all options to provide relief for residents in Central Cocoanut surrounding a growing debris recycling business.

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  • August 8, 2022
Crowds enjoy spectacle at traveling Loomis Bros. Circus

The traveling circus made its visit to Sarasota from Aug. 5-7.

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    In Memoriam |
  • August 8, 2022
Robert Wagner

Mr. Robert Thomas Wagner (Bob), 90, of Sarasota, FL, died peacefully on July 21, 2022, with his children by his side.

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There's an element of the familiar and the exotic in the braised rabbit tacos at Melange. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • August 8, 2022
Melange goes down the rabbit hole on distinctive taco dish

You might not find rabbit in the supermarket, but you can find it on Executive Chef Lan Bradeen's menu at Melange.

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The town must have their comprehensive plan evaluated every seven years. (File photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2022
Planning and Zoning Board halfway through revising town's comprehensive plan

The first set of amendments to the plan have been approved by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity.

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