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  • Ian Swaby
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Caragiulos opened in Mira Mar in 1989.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 11, 2023
Caragiulos restaurant plans to move to Ringling Boulevard

The Italian American eatery will vacate its space in the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue after 35 years.

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Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler speaks to the Republican Club of Longboat Key on April 12, 2022.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota School Board to request resignation of Bridget Ziegler

The Dec. 12 Sarasota County School Board meeting follows accusations of hypocrisy against Ziegler for the admission of a tryst with her husband and another woman.

  • Sarasota
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Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality

Nearly 8 acres of open land is lost to development per hour in Florida, says a panel moderator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Grimes, Forest Parker, Robert Martini, Sarah Schulz, Nicole Rissler, Greg Steinberg, Megan Timchula
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 10, 2023
Siesta Key holiday tradition continues at Sandy Claws Beach Run

Runners of all ages turned up for 1-mile fun run and 5K at Sandy Claws Beach Run.

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  • Neighbors
The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 10, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club grand reopening set for Dec. 15

The first rounds on the restored Donald Ross layout will begin at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 when the course and nature park open to the public.

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Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football wins FHSAA Class 1S state championship

The Cougars scored with less than a minute remaining to secure a 31-27 win over Trinity Catholic.

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Mike Moran
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2023
Moran named chair of Sarasota County Commission

The District 1 commissioner was selected during the board's annual planning retreat.

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A combination of a comprehensive plan amendment and waiver of a 12-month resubmission ban for rejected projects could put the Calle Miramar hotel in Siesta Village back in play.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 8, 2023
Denied Siesta Key hotel proposals could be reconsidered by Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Commission approved moving forward on a study of a comprehensive plan change that would allow high-intensity hotels on the island.

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Sarasota Chamber president and CEO Heather Kasten and Superintendent of Schools Terry Connor
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 8, 2023
Sarasota Chamber connects school officials with business community

"You would be amazed at the heroes that are leading, working in our schools," Superintendent Terry Connor says.

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Lights in Bloom is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 7, 2023
See Lights in Bloom illuminate Selby Gardens

The display is made up of 2 million individual lights across the botanical gardens' downtown Sarasota campus.

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Payne Park Townhomes' design reflects the Sarasota School of Architecture.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 7, 2023
Townhome development proposed for site beside Payne Park

The development on U.S. 301 in Sarasota is planned to include 50 rental townhomes and 9,100 square feet of retail space.

  • Sarasota
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A Mira Mar Beach property at 117 Beach Road built in 1940 topped sales at $2.63 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • December 7, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Nov. 20-24 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key property on Beach Road tops the week's sales at $2.63 million.

  • Sarasota
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Mooney senior defensive back Zeshon Casimir blocks an NFC punt in the first quarter. Senior linebacker Jacob Brown would return the blocked punt for a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2023
Cardinal Mooney High football is ready for Class 1S state championship

The Cougars said they have been working all season for this opportunity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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