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Supervisor of Elections Ron Turner said there has been a significant increase in interest for voting by mail in this year's election.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
Sarasota’s primary elections: What you need to know

Between the effects of COVID-19 and a switch to new election formats in the city and county, the Aug. 18 primary will be a new experience for voters.

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Although the City Commission planned to move Unconditional Surrender into storage during construction of a nearby roundabout, the city's Public Art Committee is recommending a permanent relocation off the bayfront.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
Art committee recommends moving Unconditional Surrender

As city leaders consider the long-term future of the bayfront artwork, there’s a push to move the sculpture to the Sahib Shriners property.

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City planners are centering safety in conversations about transportation in Sarasota, particularly when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists.
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  • David Conway
  • August 13, 2020
City planners consider traffic safety strategies

A partnership with the University of South Florida is one prong in a multifaceted plan for improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Sarasota.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.13.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Erick Stevens will host an independent wrestling show on Aug. 22, which will be available to stream. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 12, 2020
Local professional wrestler loves the sport, not the flashiness

Erick Stevens is presenting a livestreamed wrestling event on Aug. 22 as part of his comeback tour.

  • East County
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  • By Corey DeAngelis and Adrian Moore
  • August 12, 2020
Lockdown highlights why we should fund students instead of school systems

Funding students directly allows less advantaged families to afford various schooling options.

  • Sarasota
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Dylan and James Brennan loaded several swordfish to be weighed.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 11, 2020
Sarasota Slam reels in fishing adventure

The annual tournament was held August 4 to 8.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 11, 2020
County to decide how to spend relief funds

The county has been approved to receive $18.9 million to assist with COVID-19 impacts, though it could receive up to $75.7 million.

  • Sarasota
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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.

  • Sarasota
  • 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.

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  • 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
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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.

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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..

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