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Adam Bowman, Marco Vannucci and Quayshaun "Q" Oliver make up the band AWAKENNATION. Photo Courtesy
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  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 8, 2019
Local band premieres first song 'Sarasota'

The band AWAKENNATION featured lyrics about Sarasota Bay and the Ringling family in the city-themed song.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
VPA director Rebecca Abrahamson and VPA Theatre Chairman Scott Keys stand about where the lobby will be expanded to.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 8, 2019
Booker VPA to see $4 million renovation

School officials hope investment into the theater facility will shine a brighter light on student artists.

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Senior safety Matt Garcia is a steadying presence in the secondary.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2019
Riverview High football season preview

The Riverview High Rams and football coach Josh Smithers have high expectations after a historic playoff run.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brian Battie, who played for the Sailors as a sophomore, is back for his senior season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota High football season preview

The Sarasota High Sailors football team believes it is close to righting the ship under Spencer Hodges.

  • Sarasota
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Brian Battie.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 8, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Brian Battie

Returning Sarasota High running back Brian Battie talks USF and his burger preferences.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The size of a proposed 500-space, five-story parking garage with a rooftop restaurant has been central to the controversy over Selby Gardens' master plan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 8, 2019
State scrutinizes Selby Gardens plans

FDOT officials questioned the scope and impact of a redevelopment project, but gardens officials stand behind the proposal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ken Shelin thinks it's possible to reach a simple, agreeable solution for changing building regulation on South Palm Avenue, but residents are initially sharing opposing perspectives on the best path forward.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 8, 2019
Palm Avenue residents, owners at odds over zoning

Can neighbors with opposing perspectives find room for compromise on building rules?

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this weeks edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.8.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • August 7, 2019
Ardith Laurel (Eilola) Tromley

Ardith Laurel (Eilola) Tromley, 87, formerly of Colts Neck NJ, and currently of Sarasota, Florida, passed away on July 27, 2019.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
At the meeting, Superintendent Todd Bowden also said more than half the teachers at Oak Park School received updated crisis intervention training.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 6, 2019
School board approves policies ahead of new year

The policy changes focus on student safety and community partnerships.

  • Sarasota
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Director of Transportation Jason Harris said the call line will help facilitate the hundreds of calls the transportation office receives daily.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 6, 2019
Sarasota schools add transportation help line

The line can be accessed from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m . Monday through Friday by calling 941-486-2141.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Planning consultant Joel Freedman goes over a preliminary site plan for the Arlington Commons project in front of residents at a community workshop Monday, Aug. 5.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 5, 2019
Arlington Park residents criticize apartment plans

The majority of speakers at a community workshop voiced opposition to a proposed 233-unit complex on Bahia Vista Street that would include 35 attainable apartments.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 5, 2019
Sarasota Police Department fosters relationships, community through barbecue

The Sarasota Police Department held its first Blue + You BBQ on Aug. 4 in Gillespie Park.

  • Sarasota
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Devan Prewett, Tanner Storck, Ron Ciaravella Justine Tryson, Clarissa Miller and Asheley Mayes
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 2, 2019
Dolphin Aviation gives back to Sarasota students

The aviation services company held its 18th annual scholarship presentation on Aug. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Left turns off U.S. 301 to Ringling Boulevard and Main Street are OK once again.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 2, 2019
Downtown left turns OK once again

Sarasota road project wraps up, returning flow to normal around U.S. 301, Main Street and Ringling Boulevard.

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