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Parents line up in front of school board chambers to show disdain of the district's mask policy. Harry Sayer
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 2, 2020
Parents file lawsuit against district's face mask policy

The lawsuit invokes the Florida Constitution and Brown vs. Board of Education of Topeka as reasons why the policy should be stopped.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • November 2, 2020
Fright Night on St. Armands brings out the Circle's spooky side

Families in costume strolled the Circle, to the delight of bystanders and restaurant diners.

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A condominium in Plaza at Five Points Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2020
Five Points condo sells for $2.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Oct. 19-23.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • November 1, 2020
Welcome back, winter residents!

A lot went on while you were gone. Here's a quick look at some of the stories that made news,

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Sofia Maniscalco was ready for candy.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 31, 2020
Siesta Key throws Halloween Safe Treats event

Costumed families flocked to Siesta Key Village for Halloween.

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  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 30, 2020
Sailors football rallies to beat Mustangs

Big plays make all the difference for Sarasota High.

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Chris Gilliland passed out candy in his uniform.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 30, 2020
Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office hosts Drive-Thru Halloween

The first drive-through event was held Oct. 30.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 29

MaryAnn Parks captured this egret along the banks of the river at Myakka State Park.

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Residents could soon trade rides on a bus for a ride share service as part of SCAT's system overhaul. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 29, 2020
SCAT to eliminate south routes, add ride share

As part of a system overhaul, many fixed routes will be eliminated in favor of a ride share service.

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Kasumi Wade.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kasumi Wade

The senior cross country runner talks her goals at states and her penchant for community service.

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The Cougars volleyball team is one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 29, 2020
Prose and Kohn: No quit in Mooney volleyball

The Cougars are one win from back-to-back Final Four appearances.

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  • Sports
City Commissioner Hagen Brody believes allowing host-occupied rentals through companies such as Airbnb will create an income opportunity for residents without negatively affecting surrounding neighborhoods. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2020
City hits pause on host-occupied rentals

Despite assurance from the city attorney, residents remain concerned about adjusting rental rules.

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Rob Robinson and Karl Raffurty pledged that the operations of Raffurty's Bar and Grill wouldn't change if the city approved a new liquor license for the business. Image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2020
Plans advance for Main Street bar

The city’s Planning Board was split over a proposal to allow Raffurty’s Bar and Grill to operate with a new liquor license.

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This weekend's Siesta Fiesta festival, rescheduled from April, featured signs reminding visitors that masks were required. Organizer Howard Alan hopes events can continue to go on during the pandemic. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2020
Sarasota event organizers sort out COVID-19 strategies

Although the city is restricting special events through March, some local gatherings are still moving forward.

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Plans for the ten-acre first phase of the park project include an open space events lawn and a spiral boardwalk that extends to the south side of Boulevard of the Arts. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2020
Planning Board endorses bayfront zoning changes

Objections from a nearby condo weren't enough to dissuade the advisory board from supporting The Bay Sarasota's proposal.

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