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The city has been working since 2014 on a plan to renovate Bobby Jones Golf Club after the course depleted its reserves and began to draw hundreds of thousands of dollars annually in general fund subsidies.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 17, 2020
Final decision looms on future of Bobby Jones

Ahead of a discussion at Tuesday’s City Commission meeting, Sarasota City Manager Tom Barwin has procured outside recommendations to shrink the golf course to 27 holes.

  • Sarasota
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Ambassador Wendy Sherman talks climate change, technology

The former Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs was the third keynote speaker during the RCLA Town Hall series.

  • Sarasota
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Chip and Pat Mack share a kiss before the ceremony.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Couples say 'I do' all over again

Sarasota County has held the Say 'I Do' Again ceremony for more than 30 years.

  • Sarasota
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Patty Stutz, Dale Stutz, Julie Murphy, Rich Meyers, Joyce Robinson and Mark Curtis
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 17, 2020
Motorcycle lovers roll into Thunder by the Bay

The motorcylce and music festival took over the Sarasota County Fairgrounds from Feb. 14-16.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Built in 1925, the home at 1433 Bay Point Drive has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,915 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 17, 2020
Bay Point Drive home sells for $4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Feb. 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
City Hall and the county administration building will be closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 14, 2020
County, city facilities to close for Presidents Day

Sarasota County and the city of Sarasota announced a slate of closures for the Feb. 17 holiday, which will not affect trash collection.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Ken Shelin
  • February 13, 2020
My View: City lacks leadership in development issues

Commissioners, Planning Board members aren't experts on land-use.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 13

Thomas Norton captured this juvenile brown pelican at North Jetty Beach in Nokomis.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Algae turned the water green and killed marine life during the 2018 red tide outbreak. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Film festival hopes to shed light on Florida's water quality

The festival will be held on March 11 at the Ringling College of Art and Design.

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Ex-Kansas City Chiefs head coach Todd Haley is the new offensive coordinator at Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview football hires ex-NFL coach Todd Haley as offensive coordinator

The Rams wasted little time in replacing Jared Clark, who left to become the Cardinal Mooney head coach.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview High School head football coach Joshua Smithers is excited for the field to undergo renovations. Brynn Mechem
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Riverview first of Sarasota schools to see track and field improvements

Riverview High School will be the first of Sarasota County Schools to receive an astroturf field and rubberized track.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
William Johnson, 6, passes a water bottle to a police robot.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Southside blooms during STEM night

Southside Elementary School hosted its first STEM night on Feb. 6.

  • Sarasota
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Troy and Natalie Duquette during the 2019 Say I Do Again.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 13, 2020
Love in Sarasota: Take a nontraditional approach

Beyond candy, roses and a card, there are plenty of ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in a uniquely Sarasota style.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The survey will be open through the remainder of February.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 13, 2020
Sarasota County seeks feedback on mental-health tax district

If approved, money from property taxes would be distributed to local organizations.

  • Sarasota
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Can John Means put together a full 2020 season? His quest to do so starts in spring training. Photo courtesy Todd Olszewski/Baltimore Orioles.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 13, 2020
Prose and Kohn: Still America's pastime

There are plenty of reasons to attend Orioles spring training games in 2020.

  • Sarasota
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