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  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer staff
  • April 4, 2019
Red tide: Myth vs. Fact

Questions like, 'Did Lake Okeechobee cause this red tide bloom?' and 'Can I go swimming during a red tide?' are answered.

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For months, red tide took its toll on Sarasota, dominating the attention of the entire community. Beaches emptied as dead marine life lined the shores; photos of the carnage made national headlines.
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  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2019
How can we stem the tide?

A variety of factors fueled the 2018 outbreak and Sarasota's reaction to it.

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  • By Katie Johns and Brynn Mechem | Observer staff
  • April 4, 2019
Red tide life cycle hits four stages

From agriculture to storms, there are questions surrounding what factors actually influence red tide and its intensity.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 4, 2019
Siesta Key Beach sees high rate of return for lost items

In the peak season for things that go missing, parks staff wants to get your stuff back to you.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 4, 2019
Allegiant begins service this week to seven new destinations from SRQ

Flights operate twice a week, year-round, airline says.

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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 4, 2019
Historic Terrace Building undergoes renovations, renewal

Originally built in 1925 by developer Charles Ringling, the Terrace Administration Building is getting a breath of fresh air with renovations that are designed to both preserve history and increase utilization.

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Downtown Improvement District Chairman Ernie Ritz helped establish a downtown historic district in 2009. Now, the DID is discussing ways to discourage the demolition of buildings within that district.
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  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2019
Downtown group talks historic preservation

Downtown leaders are brainstorming ways to encourage the preservation of historic properties. Is it too late to save these aging buildings?

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Although residents have expressed concern about the appearance of the home at 1445 Flower Drive, the city says the exterior of the property is in compliance with the code.
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  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2019
Neighbors push for action on problem property

Construction on a Harbor Acres home has been causing problems for residents for more than a decade.

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The owners of the Midtown Plaza shopping center, which formerly housed a Winn-Dixie, see residential zoning as an attractive path to redevelopment in the future.
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  • David Conway
  • April 4, 2019
City explores mixed-use option for shopping centers

Could residential zoning be a path to redeveloping languishing commercial plazas throughout Sarasota?

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Approximately 850 students in Sarasota County will receive free internet access in the first year of the program.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota County Schools collaborates to provide free internet access to low-income students

Sprint’s 1Million Project aims to help approximately “1 million low-income high school students across the country by providing them with free high-speed Internet access at home.”

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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 3, 2019
East Bradenton community swings big for helping Homes for Our Troops

Rosedale nets $140,000 for veteran's home.

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A Sarasota County Schools Police Department vehicle sits outside of Sarasota High School.
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  • Samantha Chaney
  • April 3, 2019
School Board OKs resolution against arming teachers

Members ultimately approved a statement 3-2 but not without differing views on how message should be articulated.

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Esther and Brent Williams are both back at work following the kidney transplant.
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Bird Key executive chef makes recovery from kidney transplant

A week before he was set to start dialysis, Brent Williams found out he had a kidney match a lot closer than he thought.

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Guests of the job fair had a wide variety of businesses and industries to select.
    By
  • Andrew Atkins
  • April 3, 2019
Higher goals at job fair in Lakewood Ranch

In a modern age full of LinkedIn requests and Indeed job applications, some companies — and job seekers — believe there’s no way to substitute genuine human interaction between employers and job candidates.

  • East County
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Chief of Operations Larry Luh, EMS Chief Paul DiCicco and District Chief Mark Regis are seeking ways to keep their ambulances in circulation.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 3, 2019
Surge is EMS concern in Manatee County

Manatee County EMS hopes better use of 911 will lessen strain on ambulances.

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