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Sarasota

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 4, 2019
Kids bounce through Nathan Benderson Park

The Big Bounce America took over Nathan Benderson Back from Nov. 1-3.

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(This one is my favorite because you can see the bulbs up close and the sculpture in the background establishes where the lights are.)
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 3, 2019
Out on a limb with lights

Wait... are those Christmas Lights in October?

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Sarasota County has begun delivering its new single-stream recycling carts. The service will begin Jan. 6.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota County begins delivery of single-stream recycling carts

The program, which is for residents living in unincorporated portions of Sarasota County, will begin Jan. 6

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  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 1, 2019
UBS opens office to trick-or-treaters

UBS Financial Services Inc. welcomed trick-or-treaters from after school programs on Oct. 31.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • November 1, 2019
Siesta Key estate sells for $10.5 million

Flamingo Drive property is the highest sale on the island this year and second highest overall.

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    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota Kiwanis Club's Veterans Day breakfast sends out a call to action

Retired Sergeant Major tells gathering communities must help veterans

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: October 31

Pamela Williams captured image of a deer while visiting Rothenbach Park.

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Affordable housing experts
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2019
Affordable Housing: Community concerns complicate push for new policies

Neighborhood activists say the dynamics of residential communities must be respected when considering new housing regulations, a potential challenge for officials and builders.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County schools resource officers aim to do more than protect

A few months in to the first fully-staffed department, Sarasota County school police officers hope to make bonds, be mentors to students.

  • Sarasota
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Jim Martin with Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County members.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota man receives $20,000 grant for Boys & Girls Clubs

Jim Martin has been a volunteer with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota County for more than 15 years.

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More than 100 citizens packed the commission chambers, with some wearing shirts that say "Rigged" on them.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • October 31, 2019
Sarasota County Commission moves ahead with two redistricting maps

The maps drew controversy, with many Newtown residents saying they would be disenfranchised.

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Sailors coach Spencer Hodges believes the team is "120" degrees turned around, not "180," despite being in the playoff hunt.
    By
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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