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The removal of trees associated with development led to concerns from residents about enforcement of protection rules, while some landowners had concerns about whether city regulations were flexible enough. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2021
City holds off on changes to tree protection rules

A series of recommended revisions to the city’s tree regulations are years in the making, but officials are still not ready to adopt new rules.

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The ten-member Charter Review Committee will make recommendations on potential revisions in March, at which point the City Commission will decide which items it wants to set for a voter referendum.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2021
Charter Review Committee takes first look at mayor options

The advisory board intends to hold a meeting this fall to have a thorough discussion about potential revisions to the city’s form of government.

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Anna Kimbrell and Marti Sementelli will be in attendance at the All-American Women's Baseball Classic. Photo via American Girls Baseball.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 15, 2021
All-American Women's Baseball Classic coming to Sarasota

There will also be a free clinic for local players at Ed Smith Stadium

  • Sarasota
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Emory Conetta is particularly proud of the Robert Colescott gallery space.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 14, 2021
Sarasota native returns as museum curator

Sarasota native Emory Conetta has returned to her hometown to be Sarasota Art Museum's assistant curator.

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  • Neighbors
Bramwell Tovey, new music director of Sarasota Orchestra
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra's new music director is a maestro on a mission

Bramwell Tovey aims to explore new composers and works in his time here.

  • Arts + Culture
    A time to celebrate |
  • September 13, 2021
Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II

The 2021 wedding season kicked off this past Labor Day weekend with Sarasota residents Brittany Bryant-Swift and Randy Connery Swift II.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
United Airlines is one of 10 carriers with operations at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 13, 2021
SRQ breaks 12-month passenger record in eight months

Traffic through Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport surpasses a record set in 1990.

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#SafeArtsSarasota: New Safety initiatives in place to protect spread of COVID for Sarasota's performing arts venues.
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • September 13, 2021
Sarasota arts organizations roll out new COVID-19 rules

Testing requirements, voluntary vaccine proof among new plans for largest indoor performances.

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When two Secret Service agents asked then-Longboat Observer Executive Editor Lisa Walsh to back off reporting on the 9/11 terrorists, she politely declined. "We're reporters. That's what we do," she said.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 12, 2021
An untold story of Sept. 11

In the 43-year history of the "Longboat Observer," two staffers' involvement in Longboat Key's connection to that horrible tragedy will forever tie them and the newspaper to history.

  • Longboat Key
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Drita Hajroja of the Drita Dawn business works on her art.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Artful Giraffe hosts speakeasy soiree

The outdoor arts event was held Sept. 12.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 12, 2021
Sarasota National Cemetery holds 9/11 memorial ceremony

First responders, survivors and supporters paid their respects on Sept. 11.

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The properties at 1588 N. Casey Key Road face the Gulf of Mexico and Little Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 12, 2021
Casey Key waterfront estate sells for $9.25 million

The property at 1588 N. Casey Key Road was the top seller in the Sarasota, Palmer Ranch, Siesta Key, Casey Key and Nokomis areas for the week of Aug. 30-Sept. 3.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.10.21
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2021
Sarasota football roundup: 09.10.21

Sarasota football roundup: 09.10.21

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joe McKenna said the organization hopes to finalize a site for a new music hall next year — and that site won’t be in Payne Park. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 10, 2021
Amid community debate, Sarasota Orchestra rules out Payne Park as future home

The orchestra has once again said it is focusing on sites outside of city limits as it seeks land to construct a new music hall.

  • Sarasota
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“Enjoy the Beach!” signs replaced the “Red Tide Present” advisories at the beaches this week.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 10, 2021
Sarasota County reports beaches are free of red tide

Monitoring will continue, but advisory signs have been removed from all 16 county-maintained sites.

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