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Kyle Scott Battie, Donald Patterson and Joe Barbetta have entered City Commission races, creating a pool of 10 candidates for three seats.
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  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2020
Candidates join City Commission race

Former County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and business executive Donald Patterson have entered the District 2 race. Television host Kyle Scott Battie is running in District 1.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 6, 2020
Rain doesn't stop Sarasota-Manatee Black Lives Matter march

Protesters marched down Dr. Martin Luther King Way on June 6.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 5, 2020
Casey Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 25-29.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key home sale highest in Sarasota thus far

Sanderling Club home sells for $10.5 million.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 4

Dennis Pacheco captured two osprey chicks that had recently hatched at Bay Tree Club on South Siesta Key.

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Silver City's Debra Lewis, Suzanne Muschinsky and Monica Galfre say the Tide Away line has given them a great way to give back to the community.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key jeweler uses line to raise money for Mote

Silver City created its Tide Away line to raise money for Mote's red tide research.

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Clayton Slentz is the new boys basketball coach at Cardinal Mooney. Photo courtesy Cardinal Mooney.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 4, 2020
New Mooney basketball coach wants all-out defensive effort

Clayton Slentz learned how to run a program from his coaching mentors.

  • Sarasota
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Riah Walker is part of Kentucky's No. 1 ranked recruiting class.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 4, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Riverview volleyball player part of historic class at Kentucky

Riah Walker said she does not feel extra pressure from the rankings.

  • Sarasota
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In Southside Village, merchants leveraged existing relationships to promote local businesses after shutdowns began.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2020
After reopening, Sarasota businesses plot promotional strategies

Hopeful for an economic recovery, merchants and officials are encouraging consumers to spend their money locally.

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The City Commission plans to have a conversation about the future of Unconditional Surrender after gathering input from the city's Public Art Committee.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2020
Unconditional Surrender slated for temporary move

The city is preparing to relocate the bayfront artwork elsewhere while a roundabout is built at Gulfstream and U.S. 41. Long-term plans for the statue remain unsettled.

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Meters downtown and on St. Armands Circle have remained active, but city staff has not enforced parking regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2020
City prepares to resume parking enforcement

After temporarily suspending ticketing during the COVID-19 emergency response, the city intends to resume standard parking operations next month.

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Residents near the John Ringling Causeway have said a decrease in the number of cars on the road has led to an increase in speeding issues.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 4, 2020
Resident complaints spark emphasis on speeding

The Sarasota Police Department is attempting to address public concerns about speed violations.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.4.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 3, 2020
Spirit of America: Jeanette Nowaski

The Bay Haven kindergarten teacher has found unique ways to connect with her students while learning online.

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