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Sun King co-founder Clay Robinson is moving his beer business and his family to Florida. (Photo by Spencer Fordin)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 29, 2022
Sarasota's newest brewery opens on Mango Avenue

Clay Robinson, the co-founder of Sun King Brewing, isn't just opening a new venue in Sarasota. He's moving his life and family here.

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Railroad ties at the unused Seminole Gulf Railway tracks at 17th Street are crumbling. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 29, 2022
Original plans derailed, city studies urban trail options to complete Legacy Trail

As negotiations with Seminole Gulf Railway have jumped the tracks, Sarasota looks to take the remaining 4.3 miles of Legacy Trail to the streets.

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Braden River high senior JT Wright, junior Ty Moore, junior Jackie Sanchez and senior Liam Tvenstrup plan a bootcamp to bring Technology Student Association members together. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 29, 2022
High school survival tips from those who know

Current students offer tips on avoiding high school pitfalls.

  • East County
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If parents prepare a base meal for the week in advance, they can throw in different sides each day to add variety, like carrots and celery stick with hummus, a container of yogurt, or strawberries. (Photo via Ello)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2022
Early preparation key in getting students to eat healthy

Here are some tips for low-stress meal preparation as your child heads to school.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: July 28

MaryAnn Tygh Parks photographed this turkey in Myakka River State Park.

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The beachfront land at 2501 Casey Key Road totals .75 of an acre and includes bayfront land with a deep-water dock. (Photo courtesy Lisa Napolitano, Premier Sotheby's International Realty)
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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2022
Property on Casey Key sells for $6.5 million

A property on Casey Key Road tops this week's sales at $6.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Daphne White and Abigail Gbadebo have been participating in Miss Amazing competitions on and off for 10 years. (Photo by Harry Sayer)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 28, 2022
Sarasota mother and daughter head to Miss Amazing pageant

Abigail Gbadebo will serve as the Miss Florida representative for the weekend at the national Miss Amazing event in Nashville.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 28, 2022
The Observer's 2022 primary election recommendations

CEO Matt Walsh shares his recommendations for races in Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
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Autumn McMillan and Chris Skinner stand in front of their new food truck after serving to town public safety personnel. (Courtesy Photo)
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 28, 2022
Former Longboat Key Police Department lieutenant opens food truck

Chris Skinner served in the department for about 11 years before retiring last September.

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(Via Facebook.com/Pub23)
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  • Spencer Fordin
  • July 28, 2022
Local Irish-owned Pub 32 announces closing date

Ross and Louise Galbraith operated Pub 32 for more than a decade, but they announced in a Facebook post this week that they will soon be closing down.

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Revenue for the renovated Bobby Jones Golf Course in 2023's budget is expected to offset debt service once it opens to golfers. (File photo)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 28, 2022
City revenue rises on lower tax rate for 2023

A lower millage and increased spending requests have combined for a $3.2 million deficit in the city's proposed 2023 budget despite an additional $6.4 million in property tax revenue.

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(Courtesy photo)
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 27, 2022
Sarasota Memorial Hospital earns spot on Best Hospitals list

The hospital earned accolades from U.S. News in multiple categories.

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The mangroves open up along the boardwalk to offer waterfront views. (Photo by Lesley Dwyer)
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 27, 2022
The best things to do on Longboat for every type of tourist

From marine life to Michelin Star food, Longboat Key has it all.

  • Longboat Key
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JR Rosenberg (44) is a dominant linebacker at Cardinal Mooney High. (File photo)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 27, 2022
Prose and Kohn: 10 senior athletes to watch in Sarasota

A look at the area's top senior football players before practice begins Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
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The Swim City store at Tamiami Trail and First Street has been plagued by roundabout construction for more than a year. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 27, 2022
Roundabout construction limits access to Tamiami Trail business

The owners of Swim City on Tamiami Trail say the construction has cost them nearly 30% in sales in recent months. Detours, street closures and a closed crosswalk will continue until fall.

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