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Father John Bociu stands in front of the icons at the entrance to the altar at St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2022
Greek Festival in Sarasota puts Byzantine-style art on display with church tour

Festival offers chance to view Byzantine-style with a tour of the St. Barbara Greek Orthodox Church of Sarasota.

  • East County
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    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Mike Cosentino files to run against Brody for County Commission seat

Mike Cosentino will meet Hagen Brody in the Democratic Primary Election in August for the County Commission's District 2 seat.

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Peter Wish
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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • February 4, 2022
Book Talk, Mayor Erik Arroyo visit Selby Library

The first speaker was Peter Wish, an author whose strategy Arroyo used in his campaign.

  • Sarasota
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Scottie Littles is the new head coach of Booker High's football program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 4, 2022
Booker High names new football coach

Scottie Littles brings a winning resume to the Tornadoes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
American alligators have a crucial role in keeping wetland habitats healthy, and alter habitats in ways that benefit other species. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • February 4, 2022
American alligators keep Myakka's wetlands healthy

Deep Hole at Myakka's Wilderness Preserve is an important dry season refuge.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A couple enjoying a previous vow-renewal ceremony. Photo courtesy of Sarasota County.
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 4, 2022
Vow-renewal tradition to continue on Siesta Key Beach

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources will hold it's annual vow-renewal ceremony on Siesta Key and Nokomis Beach on Valentine's Day. Registration is open online through Feb. 7.

  • Siesta Key
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Students arrive at Southside Elementary aboard a school bus. (File photo)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2022
Sarasota schools will add ID card readers to buses next year

Students will swipe their ID as they board, disembark school buses.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 3, 2022
‘Yes’ on the two referenda

Sarasota County voters have shown since 2002 that they’ll support good schools with their money. Expect that again on March 8. Meanwhile, voters should go back to countywide voting for commission seats.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: February 3

Gordon Silver captured this sunset over Sarasota Bay from Centennial Park.

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Sharing is located at the corner of Second Street and Pineapple Avenue.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 3, 2022
City's public art master plan looks ahead to an even more creative city

Sarasota works its way toward a master plan for public art, setting guiding principles for a lot more than roundabouts.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 2, 2022
Brody files to run for Ziegler's County Commission seat

Sarasota City Commissioner and former mayor first to file for District 2.

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County Commissioner Alan Maio cutting the ribbon in front of the new downtown cooling plant. (Photo courtesy of Sarasota County)
    By
  • Blake Fussell
  • February 2, 2022
New cooling plant opens in downtown Sarasota

The new cooling plant will provide air conditioning for eight county buildings and is expected to be 40% more efficient than the old cooling plant.

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The five-citizen Surtax IV Ad Hoc Committee recommended $10 million to extend Legacy Trail beyond downtown to University Parkway.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota panel finalizes list for surtax projects

City plans on receiving about $191 million over 15 years if fourth iteration of countywide 1% tax passes.

  • Sarasota
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Boys soccer player Luke Spycher was humorously told to "be a goldfish" by Riverview coaches in 2022.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Spycher

The Riverview boys soccer senior talks his origins in the game and his favorite hobby

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarah Glass leads the children in dance each week.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 2, 2022
Free dance class is Sarasota woman's way to give back

After a series of medical setbacks, Deanna Williams remembers what dance meant to her.

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