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Construction takes place on the K-8 at Skye Ranch.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Major construction projects on the way for Sarasota schools

Sarasota County Schools is building two new schools, in addition to pursuing school facility replacements and renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Food Services Manager Melissa Phillips
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Riverview High staffer reflects on years with the district

After joining the school district in 1998, Melissa Phillips, a food and nutrition services manager, says there’s still nowhere she’d rather be.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Fruitville Elementary student Summer Medvecky heads to the car with ESE Paraprofessional Cluster Aide Tammy Gauntt.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
The ins and outs of pick-up and drop-off

Parents and a school principal offer their advice on successfully navigating the scene of pick-up or drop-off time.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
This home at 1624 Baywood Way (front) has two bedrooms, two baths and 2,060 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 18, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for July 1-5 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A home in Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $3.65 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The courtyard of The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Looking for things to do in Sarasota? She wrote the bucket list.

Kelly Stilwell is the author of the recently released book “100 Things to Do in Sarasota Before You Die.”

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Lola Bartolomeo, 10, learns the aerial silks.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 18, 2024
Circus Summer Camp teaches kids the art of performance

Circus Arts Conservatory offers the chance for children to discover new skills and grow confidence.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
From left, Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman addressed attendees at the 'Meet the Architects' workshop for the planned Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 18, 2024
SPAC architects meet with residents for first design workshop

Renzo Piano Building Workshop architects meet with community as they begin concept design for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Volunteers packed 250 backpacks with school supplies during the Pack the Patrol Car fundraiser in August 2019 to hand out to Sarasota students.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2024
Help Sarasota Police 'Pack the Patrol Car'

The school supply drive by SPD and Sarasota City YMCA continues through Aug. 2.

  • Sarasota
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Gail Bowers, a kindergarten teacher at Fruitivlle Elementary, works with student Marina Prybylski.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 17, 2024
Property tax referendum funds career pathways, teacher retention

Voters will decide whether to renew a property tax referendum in November.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Andres Rodriguez, who graduated in May from Booker High School and Suncoast Technical College's digital video technology program, puts finishing touches on a music video he made as a graduation project.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • July 17, 2024
Dual enrollment option gives Sarasota students a head start on a career

Sarasota options can suit a variety of career paths.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Holiday traffic frustration prompts two road rage incidents
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2024
Holiday traffic frustration prompts two road rage incidents

Drivers exit their vehicles to block the path of others during two incidents over the July 4 weekend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Traffic circulates around the new roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue on its first day of operation.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 17, 2024
Data shows efficiency of Gulfstream roundabout at peak hours

FDOT data helps engineers understand the efficiency of roadway improvements like the Gulfstream roundabout.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This empty city-owned lot along Laurel Avenue between Payne Parkway and South Washington Boulevard could become home to a new theater to be developed by the Sarasota Players.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 17, 2024
The Players' new theater heads to South Washington Boulevard

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to draft a lease that moves the proposed project outside Payne Park but still includes Payne Park Auditorium.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A digital version of Booker High alum Josiah Booker (8) snags a pass for Central Michigan University in front of a University of Akron defender in "College Football 25." Booker is a freshman wide receiver at CMU.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2024
'College Football 25' brings back memories, creates new ones

After an 11-year hiatus, the video game franchise is back — and with local athletes involved.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Can Buchanan be beaten?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 17, 2024
Can Buchanan be beaten?

Vern Buchanan is 12-0 in elections. But Eddie Speir, another little-known challenger, believes Buchanan’s RINO-ish voting record makes him vulnerable.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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