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  • October 20, 2020
The Observer's 2020 general election recommendations

Here are some insights and opinions to consider on the region’s candidates.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 19, 2020
Amendments could make changes to county charter more difficult

A pair of amendments could make it harder to get citizen-initiated amendments on the general election ballot.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 19, 2020
2020 General Election Candidates

Meet the candidates.

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The home at 931 Blue Heron Overlook has four bedrooms, five-and-two-half baths, a pool and 6,977 square feet of living area. (Photo courtesy of Steve Abbe of Coldwell Banker Realty.)
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 18, 2020
Home in the Oaks tops transactions at $2.65 million

Top real estate sales for the week of Oct. 5-9

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 16, 2020
Sailors football falls to Manatee

Sarasota took an early lead on Manatee but could not hold it.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 15, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: October 15

Sepp Gmuender captured the sun setting behind the clouds over Sarasota Bay.

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Michael Hayes.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 15, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Top of their game

Highlighting some underrated fall sports performances.

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  • Sports
This concept image shows the vision for a bayfront park centered around a new performing arts venue. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2020
City to consider The Bay tax-funding agreement

The city and county could soon adopt a funding deal allocating as much as $200 million toward capital improvements for the bayfront park project.

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The commission will discuss the city attorney's report before deciding whether to pursue policy changes related to host-occupied rentals.
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  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2020
City explores new home-sharing regulations

The city attorney determined officials have the authority to permit "hosted rentals" in residential neighborhoods.

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The Axon Body 3 camera activates when a deputy pulls out a weapon, turns on flashing vehicle lights or comes close to a deputy with an activated camera. Photo courtesy Axon.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2020
Sarasota Police Department to implement body camera program

The city of Sarasota is investing $3.66 million to outfit the Sarasota Police Department's patrol division with body cameras.

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City staff has already installed plexiglass dividers at the commission table in advance of a return to in-person meetings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2020
City Commission prepares for in-person meetings

Elected officials are working with staff on health and safety protocols ahead of a return to City Hall next month.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.15.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The sand fill work on Lido Key is progressing north toward the Lido Beach pavilion.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 14, 2020
Another judge rejects challenge to Big Pass dredge

The group Save our Siesta Sand 2 failed to convince a district court that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not thoroughly consider the environmental impacts of the project.

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Celery Fields is a popular walking location that is home to more than 240 bird species.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 14, 2020
Conservation easements granted for land near Celery Fields

Easements on three land parcels will keep development from encroaching on Celery Fields.

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The county landfill will increase to 200 feet in some portions, which will add 15 years to the lifespan.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 14, 2020
County landfill to increase to 200 feet

The height expansion will add 15 years to the life of the landfill.

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