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  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 26

Anna Passalaqua captured these storm clouds over Lido Beach.

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King Winkfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 26, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: King Winkfield

The Booker High senior talks his basketball origins and his movie-watching habits.

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Nik Wallenda performs in June at Benderson Park.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 25, 2020
Nik Wallenda among five Circus Ring of Fame inductees

January ceremony in St. Armands postponed because of COVID-19 concerns.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 25, 2020
Triumph of a noble cause

On the 400th anniversary of the Puritans settling in the New World, the story of the repatriation of Williams Bradford’s history of Plymouth Colony is a vivid reminder of why our nation exists.

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People line up for COVID-19 tests at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex on Monday, Nov. 24.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2020
Rising COVID-19 numbers spark concern in Sarasota

An increase the local rate of positive COVID-19 tests has officials stressing the importance of behaving cautiously and following health guidelines.

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Artspace's previous deveopments include the Sailboat Bend Artist Lofts in Fort Lauderdale.
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  • David Conway
  • November 25, 2020
Artist affordable housing project resurfaces

The Arts and Cultural Alliance is one of several parties interested in bringing affordable housing to a county-owned site on the North Trail.

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Belpointe has not yet filed plans for its recently acquired property in the 1700 block of Main Street, located across the street from the former Sarasota Herald-Tribune office building. File photo.
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  • Kevin McQuaid
  • November 25, 2020
Main Street block sells for $6.8 million

A multifamily housing developer has expanded its portfolio of downtown properties. Meanwhile, another portion of Main Plaza is on the market.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 25, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 11.25.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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The staff of the Circus Arts Conservatory celebrates with its award.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 24, 2020
Taking the bull by the horns

Two Sarasota groups win business awards for shifting gears in a pandemic.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 24, 2020
Commissioners discuss single-member districts, future of county elections

After the 2020 elections, commissioners want to gauge public opinion on single-member districts.

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The Sarasota County Courthouse was built in 1927 on land owned by Charles Ringling.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 23, 2020
County courthouse given historic designation

The courthouse was built on land owned by Charles Ringling and first opened its doors in 1927.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 22, 2020
Temple Emanu-El families get thankful

The monthly event had a Thanksgiving theme on Nov. 21.

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Unit 302 of the Oceane condominiums was built in 2019 with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and more than 4,200 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 22, 2020
Condo sells for $4.45 million in Siesta's Oceane

Residential real estate transactions for Nov. 9-13.

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  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 20, 2020
Riverview romps to shutout win over Lennard

Riverview defense dominates Lennard in shutout win

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Emergency Services Director Rich Collins said the county has enough applicants to hit the total $75.7 million it has to allocate and not go over.Â
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2020
County pauses federal relief funding applications

Applications already in the system will be processed. New applications will begin if the county doesn't reach its $75 million limit with existing applications.

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