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    In Memoriam |
  • July 8, 2021
William R. (“Bill”) Korp

William R. ("Bill”) Korp. Born November 29, 1932; died June 25, 2021.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
More than two years after the final race at the Sarasota Kennel Club, a developer is advancing plans to build up to 380 apartments on the site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2021
Developer outlines plans for apartments at Sarasota Kennel Club site

The prospective buyer of the Sarasota Kennel Club has plans to redevelop the property as an apartment complex with up to 380 units, which has some neighbors worried about traffic.

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The Charter Review Committee is scheduled to produce its recommendations to the City Commission for consideration in March 2022.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2021
Commissioners appoint residents to Charter Review Committee

For the first time in a decade, an advisory board will assemble to discuss potential changes to the city’s most significant governing document.

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Palms sway along the Sarasota bayfront on Wednesday morning.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 7, 2021
Elsa leaves minimal damage in Sarasota County

Airport resumes operations and city, county offices reopen for business.

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Sarasota shooter Mary Tucker, here competing with the University of Kentucky, will participate in three Rifle events at the Tokyo Olympics. Photo courtesy NCAA Photos.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 7, 2021
Sarasota Olympic shooter's specialty, explained

A breakdown of the Olympic sport kicking off the games, plus news on another Sarasotan headed to Tokyo — in a management capacity.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Participants of the 2017 VIP Program put on a show. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 7, 2021
Florida Studio Theater to offer camp to youth on the autism spectrum

The Puzzle Project will be offered to children ages 7-12 who are on the autism spectrum.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Amy Baker, Lysette Daniels and Marisa Baker check out the beach erosion in the 3100 block of Gulf of Mexico Drive in Longboat Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2021
Hurricane Elsa's peak wind gust at SRQ airport: 54 mph

A frequently updated report on the progress of Elsa.

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Commissioner Mike Moran first proposed the special district.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 6, 2021
Talk turns to millage, other funding sources for county mental health district

Commissioners are considering whether to increase the county's millage rate by one-tenth of a mill to support the Mental Health Care Special District.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2021
Attempt to silence social media clearly unconstitutional

Legislation to control social media flies in the face of Gov. Desantis' and the GOP's free-market values.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Former Booker High wideout Talik Keaton, a sophomore at Marshall, and other athletes can now promote brands on social media thanks to the NCAA's new Name, Image and Likeness laws, which went into effect July 1. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2021
Prose and Kohn: New NCAA laws boost Sarasota-area alumni's potential earnings

The Name, Image and Likeness laws went into effect July 1, and a former Booker High wideout has taken advantage

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The National Hurricane Center's projected path as of 5 p.m. Monday shows the storm arriving in our area on Tuesday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2021
With Tropical Storm Elsa approaching, city declares state of emergency

Because of the approaching storm, officials have decided to cancel Tuesday’s City Commission meeting and close city offices for the day.

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The city will not pick up trash, recycling and yard waste on Tuesday. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 5, 2021
City cancels Tuesday trash collection ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

The city has not yet rescheduled trash pickup for those affected by the cancellation.

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  • July 5, 2021
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  • Harry Sayer
  • July 4, 2021
Sarasota lights up with July 4 parade and fireworks show

The parade and fireworks show took place July 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • July 3, 2021
Fireworks On the Lake back with a bang at Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park of Sarasota hosts full-blown Fourth of July celebration one year after pandemic-restricted event.

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