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Kahwa Coffee is Charlotte Corker's first solo show.
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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota coffee shop's walls are booked for local artists

Downtown cafe’s waitlist for new artists to display their work extends to 2020.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: September 12

Tom McGee captured this common gallinule family swimming together at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
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Sarabeth Kalajian is stepping down from her role as director of Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources after 35 years.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 12, 2019
Ready for the next chapter: Sarabeth Kalajian reflects on career with Sarasota County libraries

Kalajian's career spans 35 years, though it began with a chance encounter.

  • Sarasota
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 12, 2019
Sarasota County Libraries does away with late fines

The Sarasota County Commission approved the initiative with a 5-0 vote.

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The Rams celebrate after beating rival Venice for the first time since 2016.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Riverview volleyball beats rival power Venice for first time since 2016

The win gave the Rams confidence and chemistry moving forward.

  • Sarasota
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Brendan and Jay Roper are a freshman and cross country coach at Riverview High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 12, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Riverview cross country star is coached by his dad

Rams freshman Brendan Roper is posting impressive times while on a limited mileage plan.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 12, 2019
Stopping sewage spills should be top priority

Sarasota County has had sewage spills almost every week since March. You would think commissioners would be alarmed.

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Property owners downtown and in St. Armands Circle are considering teaming up to market commercial spaces.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Commercial districts plot real estate strategy

St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota leaders want to fill vacancies and attract desirable tenants.

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Critics of downtown paid parking are worried potential visitors are staying away, but city officials say there are conveniently located free alternatives for those uninterested in paying.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
Downtown paid parking draws mixed feedback

How is downtown Sarasota adapting to the recent installation of parking meters? Depends on who you ask.

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The speed humps will be in place for a year as the Florida Department of Transportation evaluates their efficacy.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 12, 2019
St. Armands Circle leaders discuss speed humps

Some stakeholders in the Sarasota shopping district are happy with the traffic-calming devices, but others wonder if improvements can be made.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 12, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.12.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Sarasota County honors the victims of Sept. 11

Sarasota County held the remembrance ceremony at Fire Station 16, 5875 Hummingbird Ave.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
2,977 flags were set up on the front lawn of Riverview High on Wednesday morning.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • September 11, 2019
Students pay homage to Sept. 11 victims

In observance of Patriot Day, Riverview High School's Young Americans for Freedom Club honors the 2,977 who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2019
School board finalizes 2019-20 budget, millage rate

$874 million passes by 3-2 vote, with objections raised over reliance on reserve funds.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The Sarasota Sharks will maintain control of Selby Aquatic Center for up to the next 30 years.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • September 10, 2019
Sarasota County Commission approves Selby Aquatic lease

The Sarasota Sharks have maintained control over the property since early 2018.

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