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The new programs would help those with substance abuse or those who have mental illnesses. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Jail
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 27, 2020
County officials hope to lower recidivism rates with new initiatives

The Sarasota County Commission approved three new programs that aim to lower recidivism and overcrowding in Sarasota County Jail.

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Several homes on Treasure Boat Way are listed on Airbnb for about $100 a night.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 27, 2020
As county collects Airbnb tax, some question need for vacation rentals

The county collected $1.8 million from the vacation rental site, but some Siesta Key residents would like to see the end of the rentals in residential areas.

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    In Memoriam |
  • February 27, 2020
Dorothy Barichak, RN

On Thursday, February 20, 2020 the world said goodbye to one of its finest caregivers, Dorothy M. Barichak, RN.

  • Longboat Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2020
Sarasota weather page photo: February 27

Stephen Jordan captured these amazing sunset colors over the Gulf of Mexico.

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  • Neighbors
Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini signed items for fans before the Boston game.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 27, 2020
Prose and Kohn: "O," it's magic

The Orioles celebrate 10 years at Ed Smith Stadium.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Chris Goglia of the St. Armands Residents Association speaks during a panel on short-term rentals at a Sarasota County Council of Neighborhood Associations meeting on Friday, Feb. 21.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2020
St. Armands remains focused on ‘hotel houses’

The city is still reviewing its options for regulating rental properties, an exercise that could soon be affected by new state laws.

  • Sarasota
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Palm Avenue merchants paid to install seasonal tree lights on the street late last year, but the city must approve a plan to allow for permanent lighting on certain downtown streets.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 27, 2020
Palm Avenue merchants push for tree lights

On Monday, the city will consider allowing the installation of year-round tree lighting in portions of downtown and St. Armands Circle.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.27.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Jon Thaxton suggested the city could use a tiered incentive system to reward developers who provide the most beneficial housing projects for the community.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 26, 2020
City leaders offer differing housing perspectives

As city staff works to advance policy changes, commissioners shared their affordable housing priorities at a workshop Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Toby Jaffee is a sophomore at Booker High School.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
The power of flowers

Booker High School sophomore Toby Jaffee, 16, passed out 91 carnations on Valentine's Day.

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  • Neighbors
Barry Napshin retired from Alta Vista 25 years ago.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
Teachers throw 90th birthday surprise party for former Alta Vista principal

Barry Napshin turns 90 on Feb. 28.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan nominated 10 Sarasota students to U.S. Service Academies on Feb. 25.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 26, 2020
Buchanan submits 22 service academy nominations

Each year, members of Congress nominate seniors for admission to U.S. Service Academies.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 26, 2020
He should be fired

FDOT is not the one to blame for the traffic backups on the Ringling Causeway. The city is. It controls the timing of the projects.

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  • Opinion
The ordinance would allow occupied RVs to be attached to single family residences from occupied RV would only be allowed from December 1 through March 31.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2020
Commission approves RV ordinance to Pinecraft overlay

On a trial period, the Sarasota County Commission approved an oridnance that would allow residents to use RVs as accessory units to single family residences.

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Erick Barnard, 20, and Brianna Trecartin, 19, started the race for their CAS project.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • February 24, 2020
SMA students, community 'Rise and Run'

Sarasota Military Academy hosted its third annual Raiders Rise and Run 5K on Feb. 21.

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