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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 29, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $7 million

Property at 316 N. Casey Key Road was the top seller in the Sarasota area for the week of Aug. 16-20.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota's mask mandate takes full effect Monday morning

Measure would send students home for non-compliance with rule.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2021
Sarasota High football scores late to beat Barron Collier

A T.J. McKay touchdown run gave the Sailors a 19-13 lead with 2:04 to play

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 27, 2021
Jury trials on hold over COVID-19 concerns

12th Circuit's chief judge suspends proceedings.

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  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: August 26

Gordon Silver captured this photo of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

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  • By David Verinder
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

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Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2021
Chamber figures network at summer showcase

The 2021 Sarasota Chamber Summer Showcase was held Aug. 25.

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The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has framed its planned new facility as a regional tourism destination and an educational asset for Sarasota County. File rendering
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
County approves changes for Mote aquarium

Amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan and unified development code will eventually allow Mote to proceed with a long-awaited aquarium project.

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The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota police try to identify body found on Lido Beach

T-shirt could play a role in identification, investigators say.

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Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

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