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Sarasota

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  • Matt Walsh
  • October 17, 2019
The $15 minimum wage: What does it mean for Florida?

Floridians are likely to be voting in 2020 to mandate a 77% increase in Florida’s minimum wage. Don’t be fooled. It would be destructive to all Floridians — lost jobs, less service, higher prices.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 17, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.17.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Slime became a big hit online in 2016.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 16, 2019
Get slimy at Robarts Arena on Saturday

The Sarasota Slime Blowout Festival will take place on Oct. 19.

  • Sarasota
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Susan Orr Henderson and Karen Orr
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 16, 2019
Impact 100 SRQ announces five $114,000 grant finalists

The announcement was made at Aloft Sarasota on Oct. 15.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the scene where officers are investigating the deaths. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2019
Sarasota Police investigate potential murder-suicide

An investigation is ongoing after the police found two dead individuals in the 1200 block of 32nd Street.

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City officials have suggested a partnership with the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast could help fund the construction of a park on the Bobby Jones Golf Club property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 15, 2019
Public meeting seeks input on park at Bobby Jones

The city is hosting a workshop today to engage with residents about plans to build a park on a portion of the municipal golf course property.

  • Sarasota
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Luke Simmons dresses as Harry Potter.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Ed Smith Stadium transforms into Hogwarts for 'spooktacular' night

The Orioles held its fifth annual Howl-O-Ween Movie Night Spooktacular on Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Will Stapleton and Reilly O'Connell pose with the marionettes before the children arrive.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Marionettes come alive at Pinocchio pre-show

Florida Studio Theatre opened its children's theatre season with Pinnochio on Oct. 12 and 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 14, 2019
Master Gardeners show off green thumb

The UF/IFAS Extension of Sarasota County hosted its annual Master Gardener Plant Sale on Oct. 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 12, 2019
St. Armands goes British for Jaguar car show

About 85 sports cars, sedans and other machines attracted a crowd.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 11, 2019
Rams football move to 5-2 with win over Sharks

Riverview will play Newsome next week in a de facto district championship game.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 11, 2019
Sarasota County Schools announces Principal of the Year

Brentwood Elementary School's John Weida is the Principal of the Year and Booker High's Merlin Schenk is the Assistant Principal of the Year.

  • Sarasota
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Terry Turner
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 11, 2019
Former Commissioner Turner files to run for city seat

Turner enters race for Seat 2.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2019
Selby garage proposal remains central point of contention

Sarasota residents and officials point to proposed 486-space structure, with a restaurant on top, as the main discussion focus.

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Benny Labinger, 7, picks a cookie from the platter.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 10, 2019
Temple Emanu-el breaks Yom Kippur fast

Temple Emanu-el held its annual Break-the-Fast meal on Oct. 9.

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