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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2021
Riverview football shut down by Venice

The Rams failed to generate enough offense in a 42-7 road loss

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  • October 29, 2021
MY VIEW: LJSA a critical piece of legislation

Profit might respond to free-market libertarianism, but truth does not. 

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 28, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: October 28

Dee Blake captured this photo of the sunrise from Siesta Key.

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  • Neighbors
Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted this play on the Revolutionary War flag first flown in 1775 as a battle cry against British rule.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 28, 2021
Keep going, Governor

Unlike many of his peers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has the guts to stand up to Washington and defend Floridians’ livelihoods.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • October 28, 2021
School Board majority: Themselves above voters

In making it more difficult for their bosses to speak to them, Sarasota School Board sees themselves as elite rulers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Christina Fraser has made a haunted high seas production of her backyard.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 28, 2021
Halloween fanatics go deep for costume creations

Detailed outfits and makeup are just the beginning for these Oct. 31 enthusiasts. (Ask them about their characters' backstories.)

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Siesta Key Hotel project includes five levels of hotel rooms over three levels of the parking, some of which would be open to the public. Rendering courtesy DSDG Architects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 27, 2021
New development rule opens door to Siesta Key hotels

Despite vocal resident opposition, the County Commission approved applications tied to a 170-room Siesta Key Village hotel, and more projects could be on the way.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney juniors Madeline Carson (6) and Gracie Page (3) leap for block attempts.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 27, 2021
Cardinal Mooney volleyball falls in regional quarterfinals

The Cougars were swept 3-0 in match much close than the final score

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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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    By
  • 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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