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  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2021
Residents push for change to Gulfstream roundabout

Although construction has already begun, public input could lead the city to alter plans for a major U.S. 41 intersection.

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The Bay Park Conservancy leadership expressed a desire to retain “natural names” for amenities such as trails and mangrove bayous, rather than renaming areas after donors. Photo courtesy The Bay Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2021
The Bay Park board sets naming rights policy

At the recommendation of the group leading the park planning process, The Bay Park intends to largely eschew opportunities to name park amenities in exchange for large donations.

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After voting 4-1 to finalize a list of three maps for consideration, the County Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 15 to select new district boundaries for use beginning in the 2022 election.
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  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2021
Sarasota County commissioners settle on three redistricting maps

A contentious debate over County Commission district boundaries has spilled into a new decade. Will map-related disputes become a regular occurrence in Sarasota?

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Robby Wagner and Penny Lesnick pose with the Havdalah. Courtesy photo.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 26, 2021
Temple Emanu-El mixes costumes and ceremony at HavdalahWeen

The temple's annual Halloween party was held Oct. 23.

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Allegiant Air flies to 26 locations from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 26, 2021
Allegiant adds Akron to SRQ offerings

New flight begins in March.

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Consultant Kurt Spitzer produced the map that forms the basis for one of the three options under consideration, largely adhering to boundaries originally established in 2019.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 26, 2021
County finalizes redistricting map options

The County Commission will choose one of three maps establishing new district boundaries. A consultant produced one option, and a resident submitted the other two.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 25, 2021
Sarasota-Manatee real estate prices keep climbing, supplies keep falling

Less than a month's inventory drives up median prices.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2021
Howl-O-Ween brings thrills and chills for families

The movie night event was held Oct. 23 at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2021
Two-condo sale in the Casa de la Playa building is week's top real estate deal

Sale of a pair of condos on Siesta Key tops transactions for Sarasota and surrounding areas in the week of Oct. 11-15.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 24, 2021
Sarasota Chamber throws centennial bash at art museum

Oct. 22 celebration was held at Sarasota Art Museum/

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Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2021
Sarasota football zips past Lakewood Ranch

The Mustangs have lost three games in a row

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Marjorie Broughton, the executive director of Meals On Wheels of Sarasota. (file)
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2021
Meals on Wheels of Sarasota seeks gift donations

Collections of small gifts, personal items are sought until Dec. 3.

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City officials celebrated the groundbreaking of the Sarasota Housing Authority’s Lofts on Lemon project earlier this year, but so far, incentives have failed to produce other affordable developments in the Rosemary District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2021
Committee identifies affordable housing strategies

An advisory board has presented the city with a suite of policy recommendations aimed at addressing a shortage of affordable residences in Sarasota.

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Sarasota Bradenton International Airport President and CEO Rick Piccolo and Avelo airport relations spokesperson Bud Hafer announced Thursday the addition of nonstop flights between Sarasota and New Haven, Connecticut.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • October 21, 2021
Avelo to add nonstop service between SRQ and Connecticut

The airline plans to start its service on Jan. 13 between Sarasota and New Haven.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 21, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 21

Laurie Richardson captured a reflection on the Myakka River.

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