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  • Jay Heater
  • October 2, 2021
Dragon boat racing roars again in Sarasota

More than 900 athletes descend upon Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park for national dragon boat event.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 2, 2021
Art enthusiasts gather at downtown craft festival

The annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival was held Oct. 2 and 3.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 1, 2021
Rams football extends win streak against Sailors

Riverview has now won 10 straight games against rival Sarasota

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The county has posted signage at all but two area beaches informing the public about the presence of red tide. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 1, 2021
Red tide present in the Gulf, tests show

County health officials discovered elevated levels of red tide this week at Lido Key, Longboat and other area beaches.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 30, 2021
East County weather page photo: September 30

John LeClaire captured these wood ducks at sunrise in Celery Fields.

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Benjamin Moulton told Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives Wednesday that he killed Sarasota's Nicole Rose Scott in 2011 and dumped her body near The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 30, 2021
Sarasota man confesses to killing a Sarasota woman in 2011 and dumping her body near Lakewood Ranch

Sarasota's Benjamin Moulton, 43, told Manatee County Sheriff's Office detectives he couldn't live with the guilt.

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The plant sale is Friday, October 9. From 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Twin Lakes Park is at 6700 Clark Rd. (East of 75). Free admission. Cash/checks only for all plant sales. On rain or shine!
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 30, 2021
October plant sale benefits Sarasota master gardeners

Volunteers work to establish an education center at Twin Lakes Park.

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Although downtown has drawn attention for a wave of new condo construction, older residential buildings such as the Essex House remain standing — and occupants face challenges to maintain the quality of an aging structure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
Downtown Sarasota condo owners grapple with maintenance challenges

The collapse of a building in Surfside, Florida is just one factor creating a more intense interest in issues associated with managing residential towers.

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On multiple occasions this year, residents of The Mark and representatives for Gator Club have clashed over their stances on appropriate dynamics for the city’s downtown core.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
City rejects Gator Club street closure request

When the downtown bar sought approval to expand its operations outdoors, residents pushed back, and the city attorney raised questions about the legality of the application.

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JWM Managment has proposed building a 98-room hotel, 15,000-square-foot grocery store and six townhomes on the site of the Fillmore lot. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
Parking details complicate sale of St. Armands Circle lot

Before a buyer can redevelop the Fillmore Drive parking lot, the city must determine what costs it’s willing to bear.

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The county cited increasing maintenance costs as the motivating factor for relocating its central offices from downtown Sarasota. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 30, 2021
County, Benderson negotiate sale of downtown administration building

On Tuesday, the County Commission empowered staff to discuss sales terms for the Sarasota County Administration Building.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • September 29, 2021
Hey Joe & Nancy: Tell us, what’s your vision for us?

We know they want us all bowing to their coercive laws that confiscate people’s wealth and make Americans dependent on them. But in the end, how will that make America stronger?

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Savannah Yoder.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2021
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Savannah Yoder

The Sarasota Christian volleyball player had 42 assists against The Out-of-Door Academy on Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
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Tyler Pack has been a strong second option in the passing game at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 29, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Underrated fall athletes get the spotlight

There are plenty of strong seasons happening at Sarasota high schools.

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The county will seek to adopt a new district map for commission elections by Dec. 31.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2021
New district maps coming for Sarasota County

Two years after a contentious redistricting effort, the County Commission agreed to redraw boundaries again to create a more balanced map for local elections.

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