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  • Adrian Moore
  • July 8, 2020
Common sense solutions for police reform

Local police departments need to make changes to more easily help citizens.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers intends to begin work today on a Lido Key renourishment project using sand taken from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2020
Federal judge denies request to block Lido Key renourishment

The U.S. District Court decision represents the latest in a series of failed efforts from Siesta Key residents to halt the dredging of Big Pass.

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  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • July 6, 2020
Exquisite Homes. The very best of Gulf Coast Living

Exquisite Homes. The very best of Gulf Coast Living

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The fireworks display included fireworks forming the shapes of hearts and Mickey Mouse ears before the grand finale.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • July 3, 2020
Patriotic celebration in Sarasota

Fireworks show at Nathan Benderson Park celebrates nation's independence.

  • East County
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Parents can sign up for Inner Explorer, which helps students manage their anxiety and stress.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 2, 2020
Therapist offers ways to help students manage stress, anxiety

Students can try breathing techniques and mindfulness apps to help them refocus.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Built in 1972, the home at 1207 N. Lake Shore Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,043 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 2, 2020
Oyster Bay Estates home sells for $1.95 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 22 -26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Brody Wiseman. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 2, 2020
Interim Sarasota coach plans on continuing culture rebuild

Brody Wiseman is keeping things on the same trajectory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Willow and Whitney Willis sit in the children's area at the back of Willow's Café, a Rosemary District restaurant that opened in April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
Community support carries Willow's Cafe through challenging circumstances

Despite opening during a statewide lockdown, the owner of the Rosemary District restaurant is determined to make things work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Florida Department of Transportation has signaled an interest in shifting the design of Fruitville Road from an almost-exclusive emphasis on cars to one that more effectively serves cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
State examines future of Fruitville Road corridor

The state is emphasizing safety and multimodal transportation as it considers changes to a road that stretches from the interstate to downtown Sarasota.

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St. Armands Circle stakeholders have been pursuing plans for public restrooms for years. File image.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
Circle bathroom plans clear hurdle

Although construction is projected to take place during season, the St. Armands Business Improvement District is moving forward with the project.

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City Manager Tom Barwin speaks at a press conference to discuss new COVID-19 regulations and the city's plans to give out 50,000 masks to the public. Residents can get masks at City Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 2.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 2, 2020
City mask requirements officially take effect

Sarasota officials hope an increased emphasis on face coverings — mandatory in the city, strongly encouraged in the county — will slow the spread of the coronavirus.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 2, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.2.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Police released this image of the crane.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 1, 2020
Two men charged with climbing aerial crane

Sarasota police arrested pair after security personnel spotted them inside a fenced construction site, climbing a crane ladder.

  • Sarasota
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Get used to ordering groceries online.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 1, 2020
So you have the coronavirus. What's next?

Our reporter gives his thoughts on experiencing the virus.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    A time to celebrate |
  • July 1, 2020
Dr. Norman Pritchard

We are blessed to have Dr. Pritchard delivering world class sermons at Christ Church of Longboat Key (CCLBK) and ministering selflessly to our growing congregation.

  • Longboat Key
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