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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • June 25, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.25.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Traffic exits Interstate 75 southbound at University Parkway, because of a crash on the overpass in this FDOT traffic camera image.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 24, 2020
Fatal crash blocks I-75 in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Florida Highway Patrol reroutes traffic for fatal I-75 crash in Manatee County.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 23, 2020
Edward N. Schaye

Edward N. Schaye of Longboat Key, FL, husband of Harriet B. Schaye of blessed memory, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2020 just shy of his 91st birthday.

  • Longboat Key
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Kirby Bywaters, Liza Kane-Hartnett, Stanley Kane, Betsy Kane-Hartnett, Meghan Kane-Hartnett and John Kane-Hartnett all celebrated at Betsy's home. Photo Courtesy of Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 23, 2020
A life well lived: Stanley Kane turns 100

The arts benefactor recently celebrated his 100th birthday.

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Peffley in 2011.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • June 22, 2020
Gentle giant Jack Peffley dies at 72

The man was known for his kindness, readiness to help, and his loud pants.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 22, 2020
Goodwin named FSBA president

School board member Jane Goodwin was named the 2020-21 president of the Florida School Boards Association.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 20, 2020
Juneteenth Festival offers message of joy, unity

A celebration in Newtown was envisioned as an opportunity to bring Sarasota’s Black community together.

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The home at 1440 Flower Drive was built in 2006 with has four bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 4,414 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 19, 2020
Home on Flower Drive sells for $1.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 8-12.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 18, 2020
Candidates for county elections finalized

Many incumbents for various positions will seek reelection while some have already secured another term.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 18

Mary Ann Tygh Parks captured this butterfly on a spring afternoon in Myakka State Park.

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1. The Cougars embrace each other after winning the state title.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 18, 2020
A banner year: Top moments from the 2019-2020 high school sports season

There were championships abound despite a shortened spring season.

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  • Sports
Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

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The project will require the monitoring of the coastal environment surrounding Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Lido Beach renourishment begins next month

City officials say the dredging of Big Pass will help protect the natural and built environment on Lido Key.

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The Kolter Group hopes to finish construction on the Bayso project by early 2023.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Developer plots another high-rise on Quay site

City staff has offered preliminary feedback on plans for an 18-story building near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

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A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

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