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    In Memoriam |
  • August 4, 2020
Thomas Allan Dearden

Thomas Allan Dearden (Tad) 63 died at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln Massachusetts on Wednesday July 22, 2020 after a long illness.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 3, 2020
Sarasota Sheriff candidates debate online

The candidates discussed body cameras and systemic racism in an online forum.

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    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • August 3, 2020
St. Armands Key Lutheran Church hosts first-ever food drive

The donations will support four organizations in the Manasota area.

  • Longboat Key
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 1, 2020
Sarasota Farmers Market returns with social distance guidelines

Weekend downtown attraction returns with hopes of building its following.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2020
Top junior golfers compete in match play event

The event will continue on Sunday.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 31, 2020
Cardinal Mooney sends Class of 2020 into the world

Cardinal Mooney sends its graduates into the world.

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  • Neighbors
The main home at 1906 Casey Key Road was built in 1955 with three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 4,388 square feet of living area. A second home was built in 1997 with one bedroom, one bath and 1,379 square feet.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 31, 2020
Casey Key property sells for $4.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 20-24.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Sites such as the walk-up testing center at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex could remain closed until the middle of next week. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2020
UPDATE: Sarasota COVID-19 testing sites to remain open

Although the state announced plans to close COVID-19 testing sites ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias, locations in the region will continue to operate.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: July 30

Janice Rutkowski photographed this great blue heron on a canal between St. Armands Circle and Lido Beach.

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Sarasota High rising junior Carson Spence said he's never played in an event quite like the Suncoast Jr. Match Play Invitational. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 30, 2020
Sarasota golfers prep for a unique event

The event will combine stroke play and match play.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city of Sarasota and Sarasota County point to the establishment of homeless outreach teams as one part of a coordinated strategy they believe is effectively responding to regional homelessness. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2020
Challenges, opportunities arise for homeless service providers

Those working to fight homelessness in Sarasota hope to establish a unified strategy for addressing issues related to COVID-19.

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The city launched the grant program to help small businesses with rent, payroll and the implementation of COVID-19 protective measures.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2020
City readies expansion of business grant program

Officials could soon broaden the parameters of an initiative issuing $5,000 grants to small businesses as part of a COVID-19 response effort.

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The Coalition of City Neighborhood Associations supported increased fines for noise violations after Arlington Park residents voiced concerns about the Cabana Inn property. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2020
City mulls further revisions to noise ordinance

After the commission agreed to increase the financial penalties for violators, the city’s sound regulations will be revisited at a future hearing.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 30, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.30.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

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Commissioners expressed concern about proposed reductions to the operating hours of recreational facilities such as the Payne Park Tennis Center. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 29, 2020
Parks cuts among city budget concerns

The commission set a preliminary millage rate Tuesday, but staff’s proposed budget could be subject to further revisions before final adoption.

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