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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 6, 2022
Sarasota Affordable Housing Town Hall set for June 13

Sarasota Planning Director Steve Cover and Housing Authority President and CEO William Russell will present details of programs to entice affordable housing.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 6, 2022
Study shows Sarasota rents slide for second straight month

Sarasota apartment rents dipped 3% last month but are up by 32.5% over May 2021, still outpacing the statewide average.

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Betty Atchison as Cher has people getting up and grooving.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 5, 2022
Project Pride leads off June with Grand Carnival fundraiser

The debut event had music tribute acts for Cher, Brittany Spears and more.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 4, 2022
Dogs costume up at Bazaar competition

The bazaar's first dog costume contest was held June 4.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 4, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital names health care industry veteran as new CFO

Jeff Limbocker will succeed the retiring William Woeltjen as chief financial officer of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System in October.

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Raccoons are nocturnal but can be active during the day: A mother raccoon out with her kits is likely teaching them how to forage. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • June 3, 2022
Raccoons are handy, adaptable

There's no masking this mammal's role in the state's habitat.

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The year-to-date number of building permits issued in Sarasota County decreased slightly from 2021.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2022
At midway point of county budget, the numbers are lining up

As commissioners begin looking at next fiscal year, a look back at current budget year appears rosy though economist recommends keeping an eye on the long term.

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Diana Corrigan and Richard Corrigan expect to enjoy retirement now.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 3, 2022
Diana Corrigan calls it a career at St. Armands Circle

More than 22 years after becoming executive director of St. Armands Circle Association, Diana Corrigan is looking forward to being at the iconic destination as a visitor.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 3, 2022
Sarasota bayfront home sells for $12 million

The property is the third-highest price sale in Sarasota city limits.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 2, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: June 2

Diane Suner captured this large crab coming out of its shell on Lido Beach.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 2, 2022
Joe Biden, you are crushing the American people

Destroying our wealth, our way of life, our happiness and our liberty — your plan is pathetic. Rise up, Americans.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Built in 2015, Unit 101 of the One88 building has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,884 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 2, 2022
One88 condominium sells for $5.25 million

A One88 condominium on Golden Gate Point tops the week's sales at $5.25 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Gazpacho at the Reserve Retreat
    By
  • Spencer Fordin
  • June 2, 2022
Savor Sarasota sets the table for fine dining

For two weeks, dozens of local restaurants will be putting their best meals forward at fixed prices.

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Clark Dean (right) has qualified for the Paris Olympics after helping the U.S. men's eight to a win (5:35.97) at the 2024 World Rowing Final Olympic and Paralympic Qualification Regatta in Lucerne, Switzerland on May 21.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 2, 2022
Where are Sarasota's Tokyo Olympians now?

Nearly a year removed from the Olympics, here is a look at what the area's four representatives have accomplished since the Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Columnist Ryan Kohn got a personal experience with dragon boating in 2019. He knows what a workout it can be. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 2, 2022
How to stay cool in Sarasota while staying active

Every year, Ryan Kohn finds ways to avoid the summer heat. Every year, his ideas get a bit more out-there.

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