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Sarasota

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 29, 2020
County events canceled through May 17

Utility fees and service shutoffs are suspended through May 31.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2020
Gardens of Ringling Park neighborhood's lion says thanks

Statue frequently decorated for seasonal events.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 29, 2020
‘You’re not the boss of me’

No one really knows what is the best path forward — not President Trump, not Gov. DeSantis. But given the option to reopen, we’ll figure out what’s best.

  • Sarasota
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Lauren Shinn
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 29, 2020
Cardinal Mooney signs point to seniors

Cardinal Mooney honors graduates to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Unit 601 of La Bellasera was built in 2006, it has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and 3,384 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 29, 2020
Golden Gate Point condo sells for $2.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 13-17.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
City officials have expressed a desire to help small businesses struggling during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 28, 2020
City plots COVID-19 economic assistance program

At next week’s City Commission meeting, officials will discuss dedicating $2.3 million to an initiative that would issue $5,000 grants to local businesses affected by COVID-19.

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2. Rollerblade
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  • Harry Sayer
  • April 28, 2020
You Can Do It: Alternative Ways to Exercise

Gyms are closed, weights are nearly impossible to buy. Still, you can work out and have fun with a few substitutions.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
With a statewide closure of nonessential businesses set to expire at the end of the month, a group of local business leaders is advocating for a rapid reopening over the next few weeks.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 27, 2020
Business leaders advocate for reopening region

An ad-hoc task force is encouraging government officials to lift some COVID-19 restrictions and allow businesses in Sarasota and Manatee to resume operating.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: April 23

Gordon Silver captured an image of this sunset over Sarasota Bay.

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  • Neighbors
The tornado watch expires at 11 a.m.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • April 24, 2020
Tornado watch in effect for Sarasota, Manatee

While watch expires at 11 a.m., storms arriving from offshore will likely continue throughout day.

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"Revival" follows a group of four older New York choreographers as they teach dance to senior citizens for the first time.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival releases full lineup

The festival will be held online April 27 through May 3.

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Senior Jordan Post receives his sign.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Cardinal Mooney surprises seniors with signs

Staff members delivered yard signs to all 133 seniors.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota High teachers cheer on seniors as they pick up graduation garb

Sarasota High School teachers lined the parking lot with signs to celebrate seniors.

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  • By Gulf Coast Community Foundation
  • April 23, 2020
Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

Transform Together: COVID-19 Response Initiative

  • Sarasota
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Sponsored Content
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  • Eric Garwood
  • April 23, 2020
Deputies, police officers take motorcyclist into custody

Man detained on Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport property.

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