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Addison Sauickie, Bailey O'Regan and Gracie Weyant were individual gold medalists for the Rams. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
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  • November 9, 2022
Riverview High girls swimming captures second-straight team title at FHSAA state meet

The Rams dominated the meet, winning seven event gold medals in addition to the team title.

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  • November 9, 2022
Sarasota, Manatee county general election results 2022

The 2022 general election was held Nov. 8. The voter turnout was 62.02% in Sarasota County and 61.2% in Manatee County.

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The top vote-getter among three candidates, incumbent Jen Ahern-Koch checks election returns with a supporter at her celebration Tuesday night. (Andrew Warfield)
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  • November 8, 2022
Ahearn-Koch, Trice win Sarasota City Commission seats

Incumbent holds her seat while newcomer takes over for Brody's seat.

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Mark Smith is a 67-year-old architect is running for public office for the first time. He’s a 50-year resident of Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2022
Republicans hold Sarasota County Commission seats

Smith and Neunder hold off Democratic challengers in Sarasota County.

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Surtax money helped pay for a new ladder truck for the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department in 2020. (Eric Garwood)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota County voters support 1% surtax again

Added sales tax expected to deliver nearly $1 billion over 15 for use by county, cities, towns and school district.

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Sarasota's new city seal in full color and monochrome versions. (Courtesy image)
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  • November 8, 2022
Sarasota commissioners approve new city seal

Seven months after launching a public engagement process, the Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a replacement of the 120-year-old city seal.

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Fran Blum believes success is sexy. (Photo by Mark Wemple)
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  • Su Byron
  • November 8, 2022
Fran Blum believes success is sexy. And who’s going to argue with her?

In Fran Blum’s book of life there are no empty pages. There are many tales of travel, far-flung adventures, romance, groundbreaking careers and many missions accomplished.

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Michael Garey, Woody and Sue Wolverton and Svetlana Ivashchenko from the Children's Guardian Fund.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • November 8, 2022
Tickets on sale for Lawn Party by the Bay

The Lawn Party by the Bay is from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at Ken Thompson Park.

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St. Armands Circle Association Executive Director Rachel Burns says her mission is to find new and innovative ways to bring people to St. Armands Circle. (Photo by Lori Sax)
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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 8, 2022
Get to know the leader of the St. Armands Circle Association

Rachel Burns, the new executive director of the St. Armands Circle Association, brings passion to the position.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2022
St. Jude Catholic Church hosts 2022 Hispanic Fall Festival

The annual culture celebration was held Nov. 5.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • November 7, 2022
Le Marche Bohemien brings oddities and crafts to Five Points Park

The annual marketplace display was held Nov. 5.

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Dick Vitale whips up the audience with an inspiring speech after receiving the key to the city from Sarasota Mayor Erik Arroyo. With Vitale are his wife, Lorraine, and Arroyo. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota mayor awards Vitale a key to the city

Lakewood Ranch resident honored for his work with Sarasota's Boys and Girls Clubs.

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St. Regis Longboat Key Resort/The Residences’ amenities include two restaurants, a beach grill, three bars, and a saltwater lagoon. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2022
3 condos under construction bring a new level of luxury to the keys

Two of three high-end condo projects in the area have already sold out. A third might soon join the party.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 7, 2022
Sarasota police seek witnesses to fatal bicycle crash

A collision between a man on a bike and a dump truck took place last week at Ringling Boulevard and Pineapple Avenue.

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In 2021, Karen Fraclich and Dan Belcher won for their creation “Skull Duggery.” (Courtesy photo)
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  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 7, 2022
Sand sculptors amp up for the Crystal Classic

People come from around the region to marvel at the sensational sand sculptures, take sand sculpting lessons and enjoy the beach at the annual Siesta Key Crystal Classic.

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