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The city previously closed the Osprey Avenue bridge in 2016 and 2017, using sign boards and speed tables to divert traffic away from residential streets. File photo.
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  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2019
Another extended closure coming on Osprey Avenue

With more than a year left to go before the completion of Lift Station 87, the project team is working to prepare residents for the effects of construction.

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The city has made earlier efforts to plant mitigation trees in neighborhoods, but officials are hopeful a new initiative will overcome some previous challenges. File photo
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  • David Conway
  • December 12, 2019
City tests tree giveaway program

The city is giving away up to $25,000 as it tries a new strategy for planting trees in residential areas.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 12, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.12.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Laurel Oak Country Club Staff
  • December 11, 2019
Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

Laurel Oak Country Club continues to carve out a new path to success

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  • Neighbors
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Heather Young is the 2020 Sarasota Teacher of the Year.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 11, 2019
Venice Elementary's Young named Teacher of the Year

Sarasota School District's Teacher of the Year was announced during a luncheon at The Westin on Dec. 11.

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Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a longterm administrator is named.
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 11, 2019
Sarasota Schools keeps Corcoran as interim superintendent

Mitsi Corcoran will remain the acting superintendent until a search is completed for a longterm administrator.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • December 11, 2019
Clean up messes before beginning a search

Interim Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran needs financial support to clean the school district's lawsuits.

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Plans call for the Stardust Skate Center building to be repurposed as an indoor pickleball facility by fall 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2019
Developer plots pickleball facility at former roller rink

Sarasota resident Brian McCarthy is working to establish an indoor pickleball club at the 12th Avenue building that housed Stardust Skate Center.

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The city hopes to begin taking sand from Big Pass, which has never been dredged before, in early 2020.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 10, 2019
County OKs staging request for Lido shoreline project

Despite concerns about the beach renourishment’s effects on county-owned property, the County Commission is moving toward approving an agreement with the city.

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  • Brynn Mechem
  • December 10, 2019
Sarasota School Board approves land purchases in Lakewood Ranch and along Clark Road

The combined purchases would not exceed $14 million.

  • Sarasota
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Be a Santa to a Senior runs through Dec. 15.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 9, 2019
Organization ups Christmas spirit with senior program

Home Instead Senior Care will hold "Be a Santa to a Senior" program through Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Mermaids make a splash at the Bazaar

The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime held a mermaid festival on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 8, 2019
Sarasota says 'Mele Kalikimaka' with annual holiday parade

Thousands of Sarasota residents packed Main Street for a "Holidays by the Sea" themed holiday parade on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 7, 2019
Sheriff's Office welcomes community to open house

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office held its second annual open house on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa Claus plugs in the Christmas tree.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • December 6, 2019
Five Points Park lights up for the holidays

Sarasota opens holiday season with a tree lighting in Five Points Park.

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