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  • Adam Hughes
  • September 19, 2021
Home in the Landings sells for $1.6 million

The home at 4808 Peregrine Point Circle West was the real estate sale for the week of Sept. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis and Osprey.

  • Sarasota
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At least eight fire-rescue units were sent to the crash Friday night of two vehicles at Myrtle Street and U.S. 301 north of downtown. (Sheriff's Office photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 18, 2021
Sarasota man killed in crash on U.S. 301

Fatal crash took place around 10:43 p.m. at Myrtle Street.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2021
Rams football extends winning streak to three games

Riverview defeated Sebring High with a long fourth-quarter touchdown run

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 17, 2021
Sarasota Chamber celebrates 101st annual meeting

About 400 members of the chamber met at the Hyatt Regency for lunch.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 16, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: September 16

Richard Bottorff captured this image of an egret resting on one leg taking in the sunlight in Selby Gardens.

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The future of the county’s downtown office building is in question, but any changes could add to a residential-leaning redevelopment trend on Ringling Boulevard that dates back to 2014. Harry Sayer
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  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2021
County building sale adds to evolution of Ringling corridor

The potential redevelopment of the Sarasota County Administration Center is likely years away, but it could be a piece of a larger series of changes along Ringling Boulevard.

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The city hopes to replicate the success of the Siesta Key Breeze and mitigate traffic congestion by launching a trolley travelling from downtown to Lido Key. The service is expected to cost $1.5 million annually. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2021
City leaders, downtown property owners at odds over trolley funding

The City Commission is set to overrule the Downtown Improvement District’s proposed budget for the first time ever, a source of alarm among the self-taxing group.

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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.
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  • 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

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Emory Conetta is particularly proud of the Robert Colescott gallery space.
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  • 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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Bramwell Tovey, new music director of Sarasota Orchestra
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  • 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.

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    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.

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United Airlines is one of 10 carriers with operations at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • 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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