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Sarasota football roundup: 09.18.20
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2020
Sarasota football roundup: 09.18.20

Sarasota football roundup: 09.18.20

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The city has produced images depicting Unconditional Surrender at a variety of sites, including the Municipal Auditorium, the Sahib Shriners property, J.D. Hamel Park and Hart’s Landing. Images courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 18, 2020
City launches Unconditional Surrender survey

Through next Friday, members of the public have the opportunity to select their favored location for the bayfront artwork from a list of nine options.

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  • By Freya Robbins, CDFA™
  • September 17, 2020
Who Makes the First Move?

Who Makes the First Move?

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: September 17

Beau Ciel captured this sunset overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 17, 2020
It’s not who; it’s what

Voters should know what they are voting for in November. The candidates are only facades.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Jared Clark picked up his first win as the head coach at Cardinal Mooney against North Port.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2020
Cardinal Mooney football coach has a successful homecoming

Mooney defeated North Port 42-7 in a family affair.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cross country senior Orlando Cicilioni is primed for a big year at Sarasota High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 17, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota High runner has chance at top-five finish

Cross country senior Orlando Cicilioni has been working hard to get his times down.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
In 2018, the county stopped operating parks including Arlington Park, giving oversight to the city. With county transitional funding set to expire next year, officials are concerned about a forthcoming budget crunch. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2020
Finalizing budget, city considers future parks needs

A proposal to allow the use of emergency funds for park operations drew support from a majority of the commission but concern from multiple officials.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Accessory dwelling units such as the Laurel Park residence pictured here are already allowed in certain neighborhoods, but the Florida Housing Coalition recommended permitting the structures by-right citywide.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 17, 2020
Planning Board endorses limited expansion of accessory dwellings

The city hopes allowing a small second unit on some single-family lots will help add affordable housing, though proposed changes fall short of consultant recommendations.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 17, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.17.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Although City Manager Tom Barwin said "overwhelming" public feedback supports keeping Unconditional Surrender on the bayfront, a final decision on where the city will place the statue is still forthcoming.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 16, 2020
Despite Buchanan post, no decision on Unconditional Surrender location

The city issued a statement today confirming that officials have not formally settled on a permanent home for the bayfront artwork.

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The course's lectures and lessons will be released to the public through a website.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2020
New College launches interdisciplinary COVID course

The three-month course is the production of 20 instructors and will be made available to the public.

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  • Neighbors
Lily, Mason and Cassidy Berg show off their masks before heading into Southside Elementary School.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 15, 2020
School board considers mask policy extension

If the policy extension is approved, students could have to wear masks for the rest of the school year.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 15, 2020
County relief fund applications open Wednesday

Individuals and businesses impacted by COVID-19 will be able to apply for financial assistance.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Robert Heron puts the books together all from his computer.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 15, 2020
Author, illustrator tells tales of beloved Scottish cat

Robert Lewis Heron enjoys spinning new yarns about Hamish McHamish, a real-life St. Andrews kitty who died in 2014.

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