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Sarasota Police are investigating a crash on Tamiami Trail just south of downtown.
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  • May 5, 2020
Lanes reopen after Sarasota traffic crash

Collision involving motorcycle prompted closure at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street.

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The Giving Challenge results were presented virtually instead of during an in-person ceremony.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • May 5, 2020
2020 Giving Challenge raises $18 million for nonprofits

The fundraising challenge easily broke 2018's record of $11.7 millions

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A majority of the commission wanted to see a sustained decline in the rate of COVID-19 cases locally before reopening Lido Beach, which has been closed since March 21.
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  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2020
City to keep Lido Beach closed

In a split decision, the City Commission voted to keep the beach closed through mid-May as officials await more COVID-19 test results. Boat ramps will reopen Tuesday.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 4, 2020
Lawsuit challenging county's redistricting plan denied in federal court

A lawsuit that claimed Sarasota County's new district lines were unlawful was denied in federal court.

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Customers sit outside Pastry Art Bakery Cafe on Monday afternoon, the first day outdoor dining was allowed following a statewide stay-at-home order associated with COVID-19.
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  • David Conway
  • May 4, 2020
Reopening begins in Sarasota

The public can resume some activity that had been restricted to limit the spread of COVID-19, including outdoor dining and parking at county beaches.

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Lakewood Ranch's James Rivera.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 4, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 4

Track and field championships highlight this date for Sarasota and East County athletes.

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Some stores and restaurants will have modified hours at Sarasota's Mall at UTC.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 4, 2020
Sarasota's Mall at University Town Center to reopen Wednesday

Mall at UTC takes safety precautions as it reopens this week.

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"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival extended through May 10

The festival, presented online due to COVID-19, will be shown for an extra week.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 1, 2020
Christie, Dungy, Farrow headline RCLA's 2021 schedule

Pair of postponed events from 2020 will be presented in November.

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Unit 501 at 1301 Main St. was built in 2016. It has two bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and 1,912 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 1, 2020
Main Street condo sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 20-24.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: April 30

MaryAnn Parks captured this image of a gallunule at Celery Fields in Sarasota.

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The annual powerboat event draws large crowds to Lido Key and downtown Sarasota every summer. Photo courtesy Pete Boden.
    By
  • David Conway
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix postponed

Organizers said they will attempt to reschedule the annual event, originally set to take place June 26-28, later in the year.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota County to reopen beach parking, tennis courts

County leaders also are looking at plans to reopen basketball courts and dog parks.

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Kimberly Cullen cheers on students at Sarasota High School as they pick up their caps and gowns.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Teachers find ways to connect with seniors during final weeks

Teachers in the Sarasota County Schools district reflect on the final weeks with the 2020 senior class.

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Mitsi Corcoran
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 30, 2020
Sarasota Schools leaders consider budget options

Sarasota leaders are looking at the Great Recession as a guide for its budget plans for the next five years.

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