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Gerri Chaffee hosts Por Nuestros Niños.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Spanish radio station hopes to educate Sarasota families on distance learning

The radio show Por Nuestros Niños is a Spanish language show about issues associated with distance learning and education.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: June 11

Patricia Muller captured a quiet evening sunset on Sarasota Bay.

  • Sarasota
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Superintendent pool narrowed to five

The five remaining candidates are all current administrators in Florida schools.

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  • Schools
Riverview football had its offense clicking in week one of the 2023 season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota sports programs will soon be able to practice — with some restrictions

The county is phasing in practices for high school athletes.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
City planning staff is recommending a series of complete street projects, creating what they feel is a more equitable mix of infrastructure for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. Concept image via city of Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2020
City unveils full transportation master plan

An emphasis on biking and walking has drawn rebukes from some vocal critics, but city staff says the plan reflects public input.

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  • News
Although gyms are allowed to reopen across the state, the shared fitness facilities in some multifamily housing complexes remain closed.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2020
Coronavirus poses challenges for multifamily buildings

Residents and property managers in condos and apartments are finding ways to navigate shared indoor spaces.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 11, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.11.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Pastor Tony Viglione addressed the crowd.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 10, 2020
Interfaith vigil burns prayer ties for equality

The event was held at the Church of the Trinity MCC June 10.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
(Photo courtesy of Scott Gerber Main) Street property owners and businesses in downtown Sarasota prepared for the worst last week.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 10, 2020
Reflections …

That we avoided violence shows that demonstrators saw its irrationality and our officials were proactive, not reactive.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
The city plans to reopen a number of parks and recreation facilities over the coming weeks. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 9, 2020
City reopens playgrounds, basketball courts

Officials continue to urge residents to follow safety guidelines to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19 as public amenities reopen.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kyle Scott Battie, Donald Patterson and Joe Barbetta have entered City Commission races, creating a pool of 10 candidates for three seats.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 8, 2020
Candidates join City Commission race

Former County Commissioner Joe Barbetta and business executive Donald Patterson have entered the District 2 race. Television host Kyle Scott Battie is running in District 1.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 6, 2020
Rain doesn't stop Sarasota-Manatee Black Lives Matter march

Protesters marched down Dr. Martin Luther King Way on June 6.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 5, 2020
Casey Key home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 25-29.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 5, 2020
Binge Blog: Spread the love

A list of 10 films/shows from black directors and actors to fill your weekend.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 4, 2020
Siesta Key home sale highest in Sarasota thus far

Sanderling Club home sells for $10.5 million.

  • Siesta Key
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