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Sailors coach Spencer Hodges believes the team is "120" degrees turned around, not "180," despite being in the playoff hunt.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota football secures first winning season in 13 years

The Sailors now have a chance to make the postseason with a win against Riverview High.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Cougars celebrate a win over Bishop McLaughlin.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Crazy for the Cougars

The Cardinal Mooney community has embraced volleyball in 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
August Drews.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: August Drews

The Sailors senior talks his first touchdown and gives a shoutout to a teacher.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Hart's Landing has been hosting performances from local musicians for nearly two years, but the parking issue associated with the event didn't arise until this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2019
Parking problems surface for Hart’s Landing events

The operator of the city-owned property expressed optimism a solution could be reached regarding musical performances near the water.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Matthew Brockway discusses plans for the Fruitville Forum project at a community workshop at City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 24.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2019
Developer plots Beneva housing project

A workshop about a proposed apartment complex near Fruitville Road drew questions about infrastructure and trees.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 31, 2019
Beware of the vitriol

Don’t let the vitriolic hyperbole about Selby’s restaurant cloud the bigger picture. Every concession weakens Selby’s ability to achieve long-term sustainability.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.29.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Two projects in Sarasota and Manatee took different approaches to creating affordable housing.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2019
Affordable Housing: New projects seen as signs of progress

Affordable developments in Sarasota and Manatee are contributing to the regional housing supply.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2019
Part 1: Sarasota residents, officials grapple with affordable housing shortage

More than 40% of Sarasota County residents are facing an unaffordable housing situation. How severe is the issue, and how did it arise?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kathy Trost and Lexi, 2, dress as matching witches.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 30, 2019
Pups pack Arlington Park for Bark-O-Ween

Pups dressed up in Halloween costumes for Bark-O-Ween at Arlington Park on Oct. 29.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kathy Trost and her dog Lexi, 2, dress as witches for Arlington Park's Bark-O-Ween.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 30, 2019
Seeing double

This Halloween match your costume to your pet's!

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 30, 2019
Two Sarasota County libraries to close for renovations

The North Port Public Library and Selby Public Library will close throughout November and December.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A three-dimensional model of the master plan — including the five-story garage with rooftop restaurant — sat in City Hall as the commission heard arguments for and against the Selby Gardens proposal.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 29, 2019
City Commission begins review of Selby Gardens plan

A public hearing on the gardens’ master plan proposal packed the chambers past capacity — and will require at least one more meeting to resolve.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 28, 2019
Maultsby resigns district position

Superintendent had recommended dismissal of the district chief operating officer following allegations of harassment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 28, 2019
Arlington Park gets spooky with Haunted Trail

Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex held its first-ever Haunted Trail Carnival on Oct. 25.

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