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The home at 1775 Cherokee Lane was built in 2018 with three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,793 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 24, 2020
Cherokee Park properties sell for $4.2 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 10-14.

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Following the City Commission's approval last week, the Sarasota County Commission could finalize plans for a rental assistance program on Wednesday.
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  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2020
Housing funds slated for rental assistance

Sarasota has received more than $770,000 in federal funds to help those who have been affected by COVID-19.

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    In Memoriam |
  • August 21, 2020
Joan Hannah Peterson

Joan Hannah Peterson, 87, of Sarasota, Florida, passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2020.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2020
Historic St. Armands home hits market at $12.7 million

The home was the fifth house constructed on St. Armands.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2020
County to begin construction on new cooling plant

The $14.8 million project will support air conditioning for the county's downtown campus buildings.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2020
No swim advisory issued at Siesta Beach

During routine water quality tests, staff found a high level of enterococcus bacteria.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: August 20

Gordon Silver captured this seagull riding the waves on top of a pelican on Sarasota Bay.

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Wilkinson Elementary School teacher Pat-e Gillezeau started a Facebook group to help teachers get the resources they need.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 20, 2020
Facebook group helps teachers get supplies for new year

Adopt a Sarasota County Teacher Facebook Group allows residents to gift teachers with necessary back to school items.

  • Sarasota
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Tommy Gregory
  • By Rep. Tommy Gregory
  • August 20, 2020
My View: Florida Democrats target black incumbents

Three Democrat lawmakers who dared to support school choice and limits on teen abortions are being labeled as no longer Democrats.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 20, 2020
Sad kiss goodbye?

No. Say it won’t be so. Unconditional Surrender sets Sarasota apart. Keep it on the bayfront.

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Head coach Josh Smithers and the Riverview football team will start practice Aug. 24 and can play games as soon as Sept. 4 — if they can find an opponent.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 20, 2020
Sarasota County coaches cautiously excited for fall sports season

Practice begins Aug. 24 for all sports.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.20.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 19, 2020
Commission approves relief fund allocations, programs

County staff will now work to release applications by September and allocate funds by Dec. 30.

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The current owners of the Sarasota Kennel Club have been working to sell the land for redevelopment after greyhound racing came to an end in 2019.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 19, 2020
Developer plots residential project on Kennel Club site

A new prospective owner of the Sarasota Kennel Club property hopes to build apartments, but specific plans are still to be determined.

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Barrie spent years directing theater students in Sarasota.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 18, 2020
Turning the Page: Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book

Former Sarasota resident Zara Barrie releases self-help book that heads in a different direction.

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