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  • By David Verinder
  • August 26, 2021
Sarasota hospital CEO urges vaccinations after losing father-in-law to COVID-19

Loss of a relative galvanizes need for action.

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  • Opinion
Steve Scott says he's grateful to the Good Samaritan who administered CPR to him and wants to "pay it forward."
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  • Andréa Martone
  • August 26, 2021
Years later, Sarasota man wants to thank the 'angel' who saved him

2019 heart attack brings resident of Jefferson Center Retirement Home to new outlook.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • August 26, 2021
Chamber figures network at summer showcase

The 2021 Sarasota Chamber Summer Showcase was held Aug. 25.

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The project team working on the Bahia Vista Apartments first shared plans for a residential complex in 2019, a concept that has continued to draw outspoken neighborhood opposition. File photo
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
Arlington Park apartment plan remains contentious

As a developer proposes 250 apartments for the corner of Tuttle Avenue and Bahia Vista Street, efforts to defend the scale of the project aren’t swaying neighboring opponents.

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Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium has framed its planned new facility as a regional tourism destination and an educational asset for Sarasota County. File rendering
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  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
County approves changes for Mote aquarium

Amendments to the county’s comprehensive plan and unified development code will eventually allow Mote to proceed with a long-awaited aquarium project.

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The city's year-round tree lights are maintained by the Downtown Improvement District, an expense the group expects to total $60,000 in fiscal year 2022. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • August 26, 2021
City leaders consider options for downtown lights

Mayor Hagen Brody is determined to bring enhanced holiday lighting to downtown Sarasota. Do other officials share his passion for that cause?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2021
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.26.21

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • By Badger Bob's Services
  • August 26, 2021
Nothing But Hot Air?

Troubleshooting Your “Uncool” A/C

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota police try to identify body found on Lido Beach

T-shirt could play a role in identification, investigators say.

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Senior Tayven Clark will be the starting quarterback for Cardinal Mooney High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota high school football preview: Cardinal Mooney High

In coach Jared Clark's second season, Cardinal Mooney could be a team to watch.

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Jim Rieser announced his retirement today, leaving the top position in the Sarasota Police Department vacant for the second time in seven months.
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  • David Conway
  • August 25, 2021
Sarasota Police Chief Jim Rieser announces retirement; deputy chief will fill in

Seven months after his hiring, Rieser said he would be stepping down because of recent health issues. Deputy Chief Rex Troche will serve as interim chief.

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Cardinal Mooney junior Jordyn Byrd waves goodbye to ODA after Mooney's 3-1 road win.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2021
Prose and Kohn: Cougars volleyball gets assist from crowd

Cardinal Mooney had some help during its first match of a long, season-opening road stint.

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Bramwell Tovey is considered a versatile conductor, along with his talents as a composer and pianist.
    By
  • Andréa Martone
  • August 24, 2021
Sarasota Orchestra names new music director

Internationally renowned conductor Bramwell Tovey to serve as sixth music director in the Orchestra's 72-year history

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The Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game has been moved to 7 p.m. Thursday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 24, 2021
Cardinal Mooney-Booker football game moved to Thursday

The game was originally scheduled for Friday

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As an Observer staffer put it, running from Longboat to the mainland likely would have been faster than driving.
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • August 24, 2021
Traffic circle shift show can only get better, right?

A Longboater’s weeklong diary detailing the new traffic pattern at Gulfstream and US 41.

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