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Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger has accrued a sizable collection of Elvis memorabilia over the years.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Elvis Around Town: Sarasota remembers history with the King

On the 43rd anniversary of Presley's death, Sarasota recalls a glancing encounter with the King of Rock 'n' Roll.

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  • Neighbors
Brennan Asplen is sworn in as the new Sarasota County Schools superintendent while his wife Mari Ellen Asplen looks on.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 10, 2020
Asplen sworn in as Sarasota County Schools superintendent

Brennan Asplen said he's ready to begin work to ensure a safe reopening of schools.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Built in 1999, the home at 1364 Harbor Drive has five bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 5,240 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 10, 2020
Harbor Acres property sells for $6.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 27-31.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Supervisor of Elections office in the Terrace Building, 2001 Adams Lane is one of five early-voting locations.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 7, 2020
Early voting kicks off Saturday in Sarasota County

Five locations open through Aug. 16.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kelly Strickland, shown front left with a portion of the city's finance department in 2017, was the subject of a city investigation after Lorrie Simmons, back and second from left, filed a complaint. Photo via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2020
City finance director subject of discrimination complaint

An internal investigation determined a city employee made racially insensitive remarks to her staff but disputed allegations of discriminatory hiring practices.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 6

Gordon Silver captured these green parrots at Sarasota Bayfront Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Staff and parents will be able to fill out symptoms for their household members daily.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 6, 2020
Sarasota Military Academy will launch COVID-19 tracing program

The school used its Operation Outbreak program to help prepare for its newest program which will allow real-time tracking of symptoms for students and staff..

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Residents hope county leaders will make improvements along major corridors first.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 6, 2020
County leaders consider bicycle, pedestrian improvements

County begins considering how to improve cycling and pedestrian connectivity with an eye toward fewer crashes for all.

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Eric "The Voice" Steiner moved to Sarasota in December. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 6, 2020
A Sarasotan is an ESPN commentator for niche sporting events

He's helped call stone skipping and cherry pit-spitting competition, among other things.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City staff has spent months reviewing the specifics of a site plan for the first phase of The Bay Sarasota’s park project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2020
The Bay seeks changes to city code

The group planning a public park project on city-owned waterfront land is requesting regulatory changes to accommodate its vision.

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After launching a bike rental program at St. Armands Circle earlier this year, the city added a second station in the Palm Avenue parking garage. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2020
City happy with early bike rental results

Officials believe a bike share program could become a valuable part of the city's transportation infrastructure.

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Some St. Armands stakeholders hope an increase in promotional spending will draw more people out to the Circle.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 6, 2020
St. Armands leaders discuss business priorities

Businesses and property owners on St. Armands Circle hope increased advertising and enhanced holiday lighting can help offset the financial effects of the ongoing pandemic.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 6, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.6.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Don Patterson
  • August 6, 2020
Dear Sarasota Citizens

Dear Sarasota Citizens

  • Sarasota
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 4, 2020
Stick with school plan, health expert says

As school board members ask for specific metrics to guide them, health officials advise an Aug. 31 opening.

  • Sarasota
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