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Jon and Teresa Mast
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 21, 2024
Two new faces will join Sarasota County Commission this fall

In a study of contrasts, Teresa Mast wins District 1 as Tom Knight ousts incumbent Neil Rainford in District 3 Republican primaries.

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Sarasota County primary election results
  • By Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota County primary election results

Complete results from the Aug. 20 Sarasota County primary election.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 20, 2024
Paid lobbyists won't have to register in Sarasota

City commission denies Erik Arroyo's proposal to separate those paid to advocate from genuine activism.

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Flooded neighborhood debris collections begin Aug. 27
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2024
Flooded neighborhood debris collections begin Aug. 27

City announces final collection pass through the heavily damaged Bellevue Terrace neighborhood.

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A forest of campaign signs fill the space along Fruitville Road at the polling place at the Knights of Columbus hall on Fruitville Road.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota voters head to the polls on primary election day

Balloting off to slow start countywide

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Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • August 20, 2024
Students’ complaints fall on deaf ears

Things to consider in voting for Sarasota County School Board.

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Wilderley Mauricette
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 20, 2024
Ringling College graduate harnesses Sarasota’s Black history for feature film

Wilderley Mauricette was granted the opportunity by the Mometu College Short Film Festival in Los Angeles to adapt his short film 'Spare Me' into a feature-length production.

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Seniors with qualifying incomes who own homes in Sarasota are now eligible for a $50,000 city homestead exemption.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota approves property tax break for some homeowners

Seniors with qualifying household income can double their local homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

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Rick Erbacci, Stacey Fredericks and Donna Karasic
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 19, 2024
Second Toast Local event serves up craft beers and spirits for a cause

The event provided a tasting of craft beers and spirits while also supporting the community.

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The former S.H. Kress store in downtown Sarasota is an example of a property that would be eligible to transfer its by-right developable height and density to a developer of a receiving site.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 19, 2024
Sarasota explores air rights transfer program to preserve historic properties

The program would allow owners of historic downtown properties to sell their buildable air rights to developers of non-historic sites.

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Students jump on the trampoline.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 18, 2024
Train like an Olympian: More niche sports with homes in Sarasota

The Summer Games fun doesn’t have to end. Here are two more Olympic sports you can learn in Sarasota.

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Cardinal Mooney High's Bo O'Daniel (7) celebrates as teammate Marcus Galloway jogs into the end zone for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 16, 2024
Cardinal Mooney High football beats Booker High in preseason clash

Both teams made showstopping plays in a 45-32 Cougars home win.

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Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 16, 2024
City manager describes retirement decision as 'heartfelt anguish'

Marlon Brown's letter of resignation tinged with emotion, gratitude and caution to maintain the city's course toward progress.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 16, 2024
Sarasota School Board election brings critical issues into spotlight

Candidates share their visions on issues including finances, political division and fostering academic success.

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Jennifer Pilate, Erin McLeod and Felton Pilate
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 16, 2024
White House honors Senior Friendship Centers CEO with Lifetime Achievement Award

The prestigious award recognized McLeod's more than 6,500 hours of community service in her lifetime.

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