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  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2018
The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale

The Players' theater in Sarasota closes its sale.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 2, 2018
Dual-enrollment courses will be removed from high school campuses in July 2019

Classwork for 2019 school year be completed online or at State College of Florida campuses.

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The project has been designed to pull the main tower away from Boulevard of the Arts — a change designed to address resident concerns.
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  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2018
Developer shares Boulevard of the Arts condo plans

The team behind a proposed 18-story building next to the Hyatt Regency Sarasota says it’s adjusted the project to create a better pedestrian experience in the area.

  • Sarasota
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A section of State Road 70 east of Betts Road is temporarily closed. Stock image.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • October 2, 2018
Sinkhole leads to Manatee County road closure

A section of State Road 70 in Myakka has been temporarily closed.

  • East County
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Merchants expressed concern about starting a major downtown construction project during the busiest time of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2018
Businesses express concern about Lemon Avenue construction

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, several downtown business representatives asked the city to delay a planned streetscape project.

  • Sarasota
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Hedge damaged Friday
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  • Suzanne Elliott
  • September 29, 2018
Vehicle crashes into Longboat Observer parking lot

Police said the driver had a medical emergency

  • Longboat Key
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Maria Micelli and her fifth-grade son, Christian Micelli snap a quick picture before Christian Micelli keeps jogging around the track during the walkathon.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • September 28, 2018
Lakewood Ranch students put best foot forward

Willis Elementary hosts its annual Walkathon fundraising event.

  • East County
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A political committee opposing changes to county elections has drawn scrutiny and criticism from two local activist groups.
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  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

  • Sarasota
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Florida Department of Transportation already modified the median entrance of State Road 64/Greyhawk Boulevard to improve safety.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • September 27, 2018
More interchange improvements coming

FDOT reacts to crashes at S.R. 64-Greyhawk Boulevard

  • East County
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Manatee County Sheriff's Office lieutenant injured during crash.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2018
Orlando woman crashes fleeing from Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

Suspected thief crashes fleeing from Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies

  • East County
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The county is still working on the building design, but preliminary renderings show what the building along School Avenue could look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
County plots $17 million downtown facility

The county plans to construct a new industrial building on what is currently a Ringling Boulevard parking lot.

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The Evolution development team hopes to begin construction in spring and complete the project by late 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Developer plans Golden Gate Point condo

A proposed eight-story, 20-unit condominium drew questions from residents about parking and construction staging.

  • Sarasota
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The city is considering short-term and long-term options for improving the operations at Bobby Jones.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Bobby Jones considers rate increases

As the city prepares to discuss significant renovations to the golf facility, advisory board members are focused on a more sustainable business model.

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The city and Siesta Key residents have offered differing accounts of each side’s willingness to have a dialogue regarding the proposed Big Pass dredge.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Siesta Key residents await Big Pass ruling

As the city mobilizes for a Lido Key renourishment project, opponents are preparing to make the case the plans violate county regulations.

  • Sarasota
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Planning Director Steve Cover is part of the city team that will be responsible for reviewing an updated draft of the form-based zoning code.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2018
Revised form-based code coming soon

City staff will review and process the document without the input of its author, who is leaving her position this week.

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Former Booker football players Jacobey Mobley (left) and Joel Morris (right) are pictured during a game in 2025. The Tornadoes are under administrative probation for their upcoming season.
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The Badwater 135, organized annually since 1987, starts in Death Valley and ends on Mt. Whitney in California. Brad Hamilton was one of just 100 runners around the world selected to this year's field.
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