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Despite an unusual end to the school year and a concurrent learning model, students are performing well on benchmark tests.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 17, 2020
Despite 'COVID-slide,' students testing well

Early benchmarks show that students are testing higher than school administrators anticipated.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 17, 2020
Key Niners swing into a new season with a pandemic-era luncheon

The Longboat Key golfers dined outdoors at the Longboat Key Club.

  • Longboat Key
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Tom Knight has been sheriff in Sarasota County since 2008. Sheriff-elect Kurt Hoffmann will take office Jan. 5, Knight will assume his new role Jan. 25.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 17, 2020
Tom Knight hired as CEO of First Step Sarasota

The outgoing sheriff will begin work Jan. 25.

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Business has dried up at the South Gate Community Center since the start of the pandemic.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2020
South Gate Community Center faces uncertain future

The longtime event venue is looking for a potential buyer.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County will provide internet services to students in need for six months.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 16, 2020
County, Comcast partner to bring WiFi to students

The county will provide internet services for students for six months.

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Voters in Manatee and Sarasota counties cast fewer write-in votes for president this year compared to 2016.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • November 16, 2020
Voters cast wide range of write-in votes for president

Even though it didn't count, Kermit the frog, Superman and Baby Yoda received votes during the 2020 election in Manatee and Sarasota counties.

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    In Memoriam |
  • November 16, 2020
Andrew David Babcock

Andrew David Babcock, born May 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, beloved son, brother, and friend passed away on November 9, 2020 at his home in Sarasota, Florida.

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City staff produced this concept image depicting Unconditional Surrender at its new location on the bayfront between Marina Jack and Oleary's. Commissioners said they picked this spot in part to accommodate photography.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 16, 2020
City selects new bayfront site for Unconditional Surrender

The City Commission agreed to keep the art near its current location, moving to a spot between Marina Jack and Oleary’s.

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  • November 16, 2020
Letters to the editor: Readers question recent column on elections

Readers sound off

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The home at 7462 Cove Terrace was built in 2012 with five bedrooms, five-and-a-half baths, a pool and 6,765 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 15, 2020
Coral Cove home sells for $3.8 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Nov. 2-6

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 15, 2020
Hot Works Open Air Fine Art Show makes debut in Sarasota

The first Hot Works art show in Sarasota was held Nov. 14 and 15.

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    By
  • Brendan Lavell
  • November 13, 2020
Despite Pack's big day, Sarasota football falls to Lehigh in regional play-in

Sarasota football's season ends in loss to Lehigh despite two scores from Pack

  • Sarasota
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for 1A
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 13, 2020
Welcome back, Sarasota!

Here's a snapshot of some of the news you missed while you were away.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The National Hurricane Center had issued a tropical storm warning for Sarasota and Manatee counties Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
Eta news and updates

The latest stories on Tropical Storm Eta coverage for Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Although portions of the parking lot and beach access at Ted Sperling Park were still underwater Thursday afternoon, the city said all major streets were reopen following Tropical Storm Eta.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 12, 2020
City, county assess Tropical Storm Eta’s effects

Although the region avoided the worst of the storm, officials responded to reports of flooding and debris Wednesday and Thursday.

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