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  • November 25, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: November 25

Gordon Silver captured these palms along a colorful sky on Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2021
Give back to the community this holiday season in Sarasota, Manatee

It’s easy to help others have a festive and memorable holiday season while making a difference in your town.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • November 25, 2021
Cold Turkey

Tips for Keeping Your Home Cool During Thanksgiving.

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Sponsored Content
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 24, 2021
No swim advisory posted for Bird Key Park

Results of follow-up testing expected on Friday.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 24, 2021
With record broken, Sarasota area home prices reach state's elite

Sarasota County median price hits $410,000, moving region to No. 3 statewide.

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The Bedrock of America
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  • Matt Walsh
  • November 23, 2021
The Bedrock of America

Thanksgiving is much more than remembering the Pilgrims’ and Native Americans’ first feast and being thankful for what we have. It reminds us why the Pilgrims came to America: for the freedom to worship.

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  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2021
City shares design concepts for Rosemary District park

Public feedback will guide the process of finalizing a design for a long-awaited neighborhood park.

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Although one commissioner wanted to require more space for pedestrians to walk by sidewalk cafes, a majority of the board voted to maintain the current standards.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 23, 2021
City approves expanded outdoor dining as long-term fixture

More than a year after the city enacted emergency rules allowing restaurant seating in parking spaces, officials are debating the best approach for more formal regulations.

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Rams sophomore quarterback Jeremiah Dawson throws a touchdown pass to senior Jaron Glover in the third quarter.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Riverview football heads into offseason having taken 'a good step'

The Rams lost in the second round of the playoffs to Venice High, but made progress this season

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Greg Campbell, the executive chef and director of operations at the Grove restaurant, doesn't use exact measurements when making his stuffing but rather his eyes to judge proper amount needed.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • November 23, 2021
East Bradenton residents share Thanksgiving stuffing traditions

Thanksgiving tweaks produce stuffing that will be gobbled up.

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Sophomore Elias Corn, junior Liam Heary, senior Cole Firlie, sophomore Luca Simon, senior William Shoemaker, junior Drew Vanden Heuvel and junior Evan Keogh are members of the Class 4A champion Sarasota High swim team.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2021
Sarasota boys, Riverview girls capture 4A swimming titles

The Rams had individual winners while the Sailors relied on their depth

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Retirees repair bikes for people in need

Sarasota resident Tom Ott leads a group of friends in repairing bicycles every week.

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Royal Chaffee proudly displays the rock he found.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 21, 2021
Children hunt for painted rocks at the Children's Garden Thanksgiving event

The scavenger hunt was held Nov. 21.

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Sarasota's top-seller this week was the home at 1635 Prospect St. in Seminole Heights. It has has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,845 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 20, 2021
Casey Key home is week's top real estate sale in Sarasota area

Property on Casey Key Road sells for $4.4 million.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 19, 2021
Rams football eliminated by Venice

Riverview made costly mistakes in a 56-14 loss

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  • Sports
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