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Amy McKinlay and Luca Giunta
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 4, 2021
Moms on motherhood

New mothers and empty nesters alike say there is nothing pre-packaged about life as a parent.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Structures at Bobby Jones Golf Club will be removed this spring and early summer.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2021
Bobby Jones nature trails closing next week

Work begins to demolish buildings in preparation for renovation of property.

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A city ordinance requiring a face mask when social distancing was not possible in public expired earlier this year after state regulations nullified enforcement options. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2021
City scraps plans for mask ordinance

An executive order from Gov. Ron DeSantis rendered consideration of a mask mandate moot, the city attorney said.

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Chuck Palmeri received a Silver Star medal for his time fighting in World War II.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 4, 2021
Memories of service remain strong for World War II Silver Star recipient

Chuck Palmeri reflects on his time in the war on the eve of V-E day.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 3, 2021
Karin’s Causes organization to put on 14th annual Estate Sale

The annual sale will offer up plenty of eclectic oddities May 13 to 15.

  • Sarasota
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Shepard Englander is 57.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 3, 2021
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee takes on new CEO

Shepard Englander is making his way to Sarasota this September.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 3, 2021
Virtual public forum planned about Vamo Drive Park

Participants can ask questions, make comments.

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Built in 2019, the home at 2905 Casey Key Road has five bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,188 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 2, 2021
Casey Key home sells for $6.49 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 19-23.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 2, 2021
Satchel's Last Resort and Our Y unite for first dog wellness expo

The first annual dog walk and wellness expo was held May 1.

  • Sarasota
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Students play on the playground at the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2021
Temple Emanu-El reopening early learning center

After a year of closures due to COVID-19, the Susan Schwaid Early Learning Center will reopen for summer school and fall classes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 29

Sheryl Vieira captured this dowtown Sarasota sunset over the Palm Avenue parking garage.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2021
Sarasota weather page photo: April 22

Judith Horn captured this photo of a great blue heron at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Max Famiglietti officially launched Tiger Fire, LLC on New Year's Day.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • April 29, 2021
Entrepreneur's hot sauce takes long, winding road

Sarasota native Max Famiglietti started making his Tiger Fire Hot Sauce during the pandemic while in Peru.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2021
Casey Key property ties for highest-priced area sale

3.7 acre compound sells for $16.5 million, equalling price of Longboat Key's Serenissima.

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The owners of the Sarasota Modern hotel could develop land surrounding the building to include 90 residences in structures up to 10 stories tall. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 29, 2021
City approves Rosemary District rezoning

The change would allow 10-story buildings near the Sarasota Modern hotel, which some neighbors are unhappy about.

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