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Paisley Gabbard and Wesley Hoben, first graders at Gene Witt Elementary School, work on an assignment during class.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 20, 2019
Mold concerns Gene Witt parents

Concerns of mold persist at Gene Witt as school board votes for complete renovation

  • East County
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

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The Manatee County Property Appraiser sought clarification on which of the town's two beach-taxing districts encompassed island properties.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 19, 2019
Two Longboat meetings set for Wednesday

Commissioners will clarify which beach-tax zone island properties will occupy and settle issues with police contract negotiations.

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Architect rendering of the new entry pavilion. Rendering done on Lumion courtesy of DSDG Architects.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 19, 2019
Save Our Seabirds plans expansion on City Island

Renewed entry and education facilities are in the cards for the organization.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 19, 2019
Longboat election qualifying closes with four unopposed candidates

Two newcomers to the Town Commission now considered 'commissioner-elect.'

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The owner of the Main Plaza shopping center plans to demolish the two-story commercial structure to make way for a primarily residential development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2019
New Main Plaza owner plots 10-story residential buildings

In addition to 418 dwelling units, the plans for a portion of the downtown property call for 50,700 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

  • Sarasota
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Maxwell Guss, 34.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2019
Sarasota police arrest middle school teacher

Students at two schools reported incidents of inappropriate touching.

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Beverly Marchese places stickers next to the amenities she thinks are most important for the trail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 18, 2019
Legacy Trail extension project to be underway by 2020

The project will connect the trail's current terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park to Payne Park in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Sea turtle nesting.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Turtle season ends with record numbers

Nesting has been on an upswing for several years.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Longboat artist reveals turtle-made-of-trash sculpture

Longboat Key Turtle Watch volunteers gathered the raw materials for the work over the course of their season of beach patrols.

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Office workers watched on the street as the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Monday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2019
Vehicle catches fire in One Sarasota Tower garage

Emergency personnel have put out the fire at the downtown office building’s parking structure.

  • Sarasota
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(marty fugate)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 18, 2019
Welcome back, Longboaters: Here's what you missed

While the summer heat was on, a batch of stories made us think and (occasionally) smile. Here are the 10 best, plus a few extras for good measure.

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Bill Kelley poses with guest of honor Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 17, 2019
Former longtime Longboat Key veteran leads GOP banquet, meets Graham

Bill Kelley led Sarasota event in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

  • Longboat Key
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Sherry Dominick
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 17, 2019
Longboat elections 2020: Five Questions with Sherry Dominick

Realtor qualifies for District 1 run for Town Commission.

  • Longboat Key
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Brain Health Initiative Executive Director Stephanie Peabody (center) helps warm up the runners before the 5K. She obviously was not running in the 5K with those boots.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • November 17, 2019
Mind really matters in Lakewood Ranch during Mindful Triathlon

The Brain Health Initiative gets a huge boost as more than 250 entrants participate in the first Mindful Triathlon in Lakewood Ranch.

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