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  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 10

Nick Charalambous captured a beautiful Siesta Key sunset.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
County Commission requests new redistricting map

Commissioners want a fourth map drawn based off one submitted by a member of the public.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota County to see increase in water and sewer fees

Capacity fees will increase by nearly $800 and wastewater rates will increase 5% annually.

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Lilian Peltz-Petow. Photo by Ashley Sherman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Prose and Kohn: Sarasota tennis player wins ITF Super-Senior gold medal

She has been courting her passion for her whole life.

  • Sarasota
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Maddie Walker (3) jumps into Riah Walker's (5) arms after Riverview beat Venice High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Family acts as heartbeat of Rams volleyball

After this season, only one Walker sibling will remain at Riverview.

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Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacqueline Putrino

The sophomore talks getting her first hole-in-one and looking toward the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Arlington Park residents appeared at a September City Commission meeting to show their opposition to proposed changes to zoning regulations in the area.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 10, 2019
Arlington Park pushes for neighborhood plan

After residents complained about two proposals to increase density in and around the neighborhood, they're asking the city to produce a long-term plan for the area.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 10, 2019
Sarasota government, school board bodies are doing a disservice to taxpayers

Every summer and fall, our government bodies produce enormous budget books with every last detail of how they’re spending your money. But it’s an exercise in confusion.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 10, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 10.10.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Sarasota, left, is the first project under construction at the Quay site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 9, 2019
Quay developer continues pursuit of destination district

A condo tower and a mixed-use luxury apartment project are the first two in a series of buildings coming to the Sarasota waterfront property.

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Lisa Fisher and Rep. Greg Steube
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 9, 2019
Sarasota employee selected as 17th Congressional District MVP

Lisa Fisher was awarded for her work with Sarasota County Schools' Reading Recovery program.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 9, 2019
Pink ducks float with hope

Pink rubber ducks will float in the City Hall fountian in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Although Brittany Orlando argued the pedal tours wouldn't be a problem for the city, officials said the potential issues associated with the vehicles outweighed the benefits. Photo courtesy Sip-N-Cycle Cruises.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 8, 2019
Pedal tours a no-go, city says

Citing safety concerns, the City Commission voted 3-2 against permitting commercial cycle tours to operate on downtown streets.

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St. Armands Cirlce is home to several restaurants and stores.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Circle your vote for landmark

St. Armands Circle is a finalist in the American Planning Association's 2019 Great Places in Florida People's Choice.

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Preston Turner, Shawna Trost, Angelique Turner, David Turner and Julian Turner
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 8, 2019
Fruitville Grove brings fall fun to families

Fruitville Grove celebrates its 31st annual Pumpkin Festival.

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