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Danny Moroney sails supplies to The Bahamas with his nonprofit Hope Fleet. Brynn Mechem
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota nonprofit sails supplies, hope to those in need

The nonprofit Hope Fleet has sailed supplies to The Bahamas since Hurricane Dorian hit.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: May 28

Tony Munson captured a pair of sandhill crane colts fresh from their nest in Palmer Ranch.

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District leaders hope summer programs, which will be offered virtually, can help catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 28, 2020
Sarasota School leaders focus on summer learning, remediation

District leaders are hopeful that the Summer Boost program can catch students up before the 2020-21 school year.

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Josiah Joseph is the leader in the 6-9 division of The Junior Tour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 28, 2020
Young Sarasota golfers happy to be playing national golf tour

Thanks to a regional director, the tour features some of the best courses in Sarasota and elsewhere.

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    A time to celebrate |
  • May 28, 2020
Brianna Hair

Some are dreamers.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 28, 2020
The city has big plans

The city’s new transportation plan joins the list of long-range plans for water-sewer upgrades, parks and the Bay. From where will this $660 million come?

  • Sarasota
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Selby Gardens hosts events such as its annual New Year’s Eve Gala at Michael’s on the Bay. The event space and partnership with Michael’s on East was the subject of scrutiny from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Property appraiser questions nonprofit tax exemptions

A challenge from the Sarasota County Property Appraiser could affect Selby Gardens, Mote Marine Laboratory, Florida Studio Theatre and other organizations.

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The city closed a portion of the 1300 block of Main Street over the weekend to accommodate expanded outdoor dining. Despite some rain, at least one restaurant in the area said the closure was a financial success.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
City to continue street closure tests

As the city experiments with using roads as space for outdoor dining and pedestrian passage, it's unclear what direction the program will take.

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Eateries such as Columbia Restaurant have expanded outdoor dining as COVID-19 regulations remain in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Lido Beach reopening sparks hope for St. Armands recovery

The city is working with stores and merchants on the Circle to move more business activity outdoors.

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The prefabricated metal home was built to be assembled on-site — and could be dissembled if a plan for relocating it moves forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 28, 2020
Arlington Park residents hope to relocate historic home

The neighborhood association wants to turn Sarasota’s last remaining Lustron house into a community center.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 28, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.28.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Dozens of cars circled the school.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 27, 2020
Bay Haven School of Basics Plus bids farewell to students with parade

The parade for graduating fifth grade students was held May 27.

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The home at 1131 Horizon View Drive was built in 1987 with five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,989 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 26, 2020
Tortoise Estates home sells for $870,000

Real estate transactions for May 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The city said it has worked to communicate with residents in the area ahead of the extended Osprey Avenue closure. Image courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 26, 2020
City closes Osprey Avenue for construction

For the second time in four years, work on the Lift Station 87 project will close a portion of the road near the Hudson Bayou for several months.

  • Sarasota
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Observance honors fallen heroes at Chaplain J.D. Hamel Park

Sarasota residents braved the weather for the patriotic observance on May 25.

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