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  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2021
SRQ Fashion hits the runway for nonprofit

The fashion event on June 13 raised money for Mothers Helping Mothers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Security is a concern at events not only at Larry and Mary Greenspon Family Campus for Jewish Life but also at temples, such as this new-member event at Temple Emanu-el.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2021
Jewish Federation granted $1 million for security upgrades, training

State money approved as part of a larger package to help prevent anti-Semitic violence.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 14, 2021
Temple Emanu-El blesses pets at ceremony

The weekend blessing was held June 13.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 13, 2021
Sarasota, East County rowers compete in USRowing regatta

Sarasota Crew and Manatee County Youth Rowing all had representatives in A and B Finals at Nathan Benderson Park

  • East County
  • Sports
Built in 2016, the home at 1423 S. Lake Shore Drive has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,323 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 13, 2021
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $4.7 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 31-June 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Three parcels of land, comprising about 33 acres, are now officially preserved under a conservation easement.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2021
Land next to Celery Fields officially preserved

Sarasota County commissioners rezoned three parcels of land to allow for a conservation easement.

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ODA Coach Mike Matthews was named the Class 2A Coach of the Year by Florida Dairy Farmers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 11, 2021
ODA baseball picks up postseason awards

Thunder junior Logan Tribble and Coach Mike Matthews received their honors on Friday.

  • East County
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Michael Moore shows the group the mock-ups of what the four-story aquarium will look like.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 11, 2021
Mote delivers aquarium update to Kiwanis Club on Longboat

Members heard a progress report on the new project planned for Benderson Park.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: June 10

Patricia Donnelly captured this photo of an osprey hunting for fish over a lake in Village Walk.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
Southwest Airlines adds New York, Washington for the fall

New destinations add to record traffic at SRQ.

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In addition to sharing a preliminary concept image for a carousel in St. Armands Circle Park, the project team said the ride could be configured to reflect the area’s history and incorporate work from local artists. File image
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 10, 2021
St. Armands carousel concept sparks controversy

Amid criticism from nearby residents, the group behind a proposal to place a carousel in St. Armands Circle is asking for community input before city officials weigh in.

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Former Booker High boys basketball Coach Markus Black is leaving to become a graduate assistant at the University of Arkansas.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 10, 2021
Booker High boys basketball coach leaves for the University of Arkansas

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 10, 2021
A response to a response

Letter writer’s thoughtful letter raised questions that challenged whether our objections to CRT were hypocritical, given our laissez-faire, free-market leanings. We felt compelled to respond.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 10, 2021
City approves height increase for Lido condo

A developer plans to build a 10-story, 70-unit residential building on the site of the Gulf Beach Motel and Coquina on the Beach.

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Enjoy this week’s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 10, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.10.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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