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County Administrator Jonathan Lewis said the county is pausing some positions to help save money.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 13, 2020
County officials project millions in general fund losses due to COVID-19

Sarasota County leaders have proposed a budget of $323 million and a millage rate of 3.46 for fiscal year 2021.

  • Sarasota
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    A time to celebrate |
  • July 13, 2020
Burke-McGuire Engagement

Cindy Burke and Jason McGuire, who live on Siesta Key, happily announce their engagement.

  • Siesta Key
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The Blue Heirloom volunteer Martin Sperber stands next to the Elvis statue that stands outside of the thrift store at 5650 Swift Road in Sarasota, Florida.
    By
  • Mark Bergin
  • July 10, 2020
All shook up about COVID, Elvis statue dons a mask

The statue is located outside of the Blue Heirloom in Sarasota.

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Unit 532 at 544 Beach Road was built in 198 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 2,611 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 10, 2020
Beach Road condominium sells for $1.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 29-July 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The device was discovered this morning near a trash can. (From Sarasota PD video)
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 10, 2020
Lido Beach reopens following removal of device

Sarasota Police call in experts from MacDill AFB following the discovery this morning.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota officials break ground on Legacy Trail extension

When completed, the extension will connect North Port to Sarasota with a 30-mile bike trail.

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  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: July 9

Gordon Silver took this image of pelicans at Centenial Park in Sarasota.

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The Observer is promoting transparency in journalism with "The Convo."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 9, 2020
New podcast wants listeners to feel like part of the newsroom

The Observer is promoting transparency in journalism with 'The Convo.'

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Bradenton Lynx shortstop Devyn Flaherty, a Riverview grad, smiles while completing a home run trot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 9, 2020
Sarasota-area college softballers participate in the local Florida Gulf Coast League

The league is the first of its kind for college softball players.

  • Sarasota
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    A time to celebrate |
  • July 9, 2020
Harry Anand

Honorable Harry, Happy 60th Birthday.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
DID board members have signaled an interest in pursuing additional capital improvement projects after the tree lighting is installed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2020
City approves downtown tree lights

Despite some questions about the choice to prioritize the project, the Downtown Improvement District is moving forward with plans to install additional permanent lighting.

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Latressa Preston, the city's new Police Complaint Committee chairperson, said she felt passionately about finding a way to help serve the community.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 9, 2020
Newtown residents to lead police boards

In the wake of recent protests over policing, city leaders said diversity is a priority for two citizen oversight bodies.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 9, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.9.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 8, 2020
Sarasota County School board gears up to name new superintendent

Superintendent finalists enter last phase of selection process, culminating July 14 with school board decision.

  • Sarasota
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The city provided this map highlighting the area on Coon Key where the boil water advisory is in effect. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 8, 2020
City issues boil water advisory for Coon Key

A contractor damaged a water main along John Ringling Causeway on Tuesday, disrupting water service on the city's barrier islands.

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