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Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Sarasota on July 3.
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 23, 2021
Trump to hold rally July 3 at Sarasota Fairgrounds

Former President Donald Trump rally in Sarasota on July 3 will include special guests, fireworks.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 23, 2021
Despite dip, Sarasota lands in top five for Florida Standards Assessments

Third grade students tested four percentage points lower in English Language Arts than in 2019.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 23, 2021
Ringling Bridge lights up with rainbow colors for Pride Month

The bridge will display Pride colors for the rest of June.

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Before it was reopened to traffic June 13, this section of Lakewood Main Street had been closed to traffic for 14 months. At least 850 people have signed a petition asking to keep the street open to pedestrians.
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 23, 2021
Opening Lakewood Main Street to traffic irks some residents

A Change.org petition to keep part of the Lakewood Ranch street open to pedestrians has more than 850 signatures.

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Manatee County Animal Services Chief Sarah Brown holds Elwood, a tabby who was taken in by the shelter Jan. 10. Commissioners are debating how to fix the problem of the county's overcrowded shelter. File photo.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 23, 2021
Manatee County commissioners disagree on need for Lakewood Ranch animal shelter

Some commissioners say a planned animal shelter might not be necessary in East County thanks to donation of Bishop Animal Shelter.

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This draft shows Manatee County’s plan for the library with 60% of the design complete. The plan is subject to change because of design tweaks and the commissioners’ budget approval process. (Courtesy of Manatee County)
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  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 23, 2021
Proposed budget for Lakewood Ranch library in Manatee County skyrockets

Manatee County commissioners debate whether a $19.9 million budget is necessary for a Lakewood Ranch library.

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A lower student enrollment means the district will receive less money from the state, which could cause issues when it comes time to balance the books.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 23, 2021
School district weighs effects of lower enrollment for 2021-22

The district is expecting about 920 fewer students than it projected, which has a direct impact on how much money the district receives.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2021
Two killed in car crash near SRQ airport

Two other serious injuries reported in three-vehicle collision on Tamiami Trail.

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Several boaters dock on the weekends on the north end of Longboat Key. Photo courtesy of James Haft.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key to consider new rules to quiet loud boat music

North-end residents have expressed their complaints for months.

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Boats navigated the water on June 16 near the Longboat Pass Bridge.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 21, 2021
Coast Guard planning to reinstall Longboat Pass navigational markers

U.S. Coast Guard plans to replace navigation markers removed during beach work dredging.

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David Vozzolo uses a secchi disk to test water transparency after mini reefs were installed.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 21, 2021
Siesta Key Grand Canal project receives grants, hopes for others

A group of Siesta Key residents hopes to improve the canal’s water quality through the installation of mini reefs.

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Fun Life Entertainment's floating jungle gym anchored off the eastern shore of Greer Island.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • June 21, 2021
Longboat Key cites floating jungle gym owner

Fun Life Entertainment's floating playground is often docked east of the Longboat Pass Bridge.

  • Longboat Key
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Joseph Holt has shaped the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota performances for six seasons now.
  • By Harry Sayer
  • June 20, 2021
Joseph Holt stepping down from Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota leadership role

The musical director took great joy in selecting artists for musical series.

  • Arts + Culture
The Manatee County Administration Building closed for the weekend after two employees died of COVID-19.
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • June 19, 2021
Two Manatee County IT department employees die from COVID-19

Manatee County's administration building will be shut down and sanitized after COVID-19 deaths.

  • East County
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Parrish's Samara and Joel Pineda excitedly watch as the 2020 fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park begins to shoot across the skyline. File photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee Fourth of July 2021 calendar

From races to the classic fireworks, check out these events to help you celebrate Independence Day right.

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