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Following his positive COVID-19 test, Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated in his swearing-in via Zoom as the oath was administered in the commission chambers.
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  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2020
Sarasota city commissioner tests positive for COVID-19

Kyle Scott Battie said he is in good spirits after a rapid test at City Hall led to his remote participation in his own swearing-in ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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John Annis with the Barancik Foundation read to children at Fruitville Elementary last year. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2020
Reading initiative aims to 'fill buckets' online

Embracing our Differences teams up with school districts in Manatee and Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Resilient Retreat founder Sherri Mills, emcee Barry Ayers a.k.a. Ms. Fruitville, and Board Vice Chair Sherri Mills embraced the "Wizard of Oz" theme at the opening.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 10, 2020
Resilient Retreat nonprofit hosts groundbreaking

The abuse nonprofit announced the groundbreaking on Oct. 30.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2020
Observer delivery delayed

Due to Hurricane Eta, this week’s print editions of the East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key Observers will be delayed.

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Maureen Burke, Larry and Jackie deAngelis and Al Taricco had their photo taken in front of the sphinx.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 9, 2020
Travel With The Observer

Observer readers have brought the newspaper across the globe.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 9, 2020
Buchanan nominates local students to U.S. service academies

Of the 20 selected, 10 were from Sarasota and Manatee counties.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Michael Saunders & Company
  • November 9, 2020
Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

Four Rooms for Grateful Gatherings

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Flags were whipping in the wind Monday morning on Sarasota's bayfront.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 8, 2020
Tropical storm prompts Sarasota school district to cancel classes Monday

Eta expected to bring winds of 40 mph to Sarasota, along with heavy rain.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 8, 2020
Oyster Bay Landings home sells for $4.29 million

Sarasota-area residential real estate transactions for Oct. 26-30.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Commissioners Erik Arroyo and Liz Alpert recite the oath at Friday's swearing-in ceremony, while Commissioner Kyle Scott Battie participated remotely. Photo courtesy city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 6, 2020
New Sarasota City Commission selects Brody as mayor

After winning Tuesday's election, City Commissioners Kyle Scott Battie, Liz Alpert and Erik Arroyo took the oath of office at a meeting today.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 6, 2020
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE ESSENTIALS

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    A time to celebrate |
  • November 5, 2020
Happy Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: November 5

Thomas Fox captured this sunset off Turtle Beach in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Hannah Mauer, Aaron Whitley, Jacqueline Putrino, Alana Kutt and Rachel Carlson took home the state title. Photo courtesy Regina Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2020
Rams girls golf celebrates state title win

Riverview High took the title after finishing top-three the past two seasons.

  • Sarasota
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Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 5, 2020
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The junior girls golfer talks her golf origin story.

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