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  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Sarasota Libraries, schools partner to bring learning tools to students

The two organizations partnered to bring ONEPass, a program that contains a variety of learning tools, to the county.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Caroline Zucker
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Zucker chosen as Sarasota School Board Chair

Caroline Zucker will serve as board chair in her last year on the board.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 20, 2019
Redistricting Sarasota County is a no-win proposition

To redistrict now or wait doesn’t matter. The outcome will be the same: lawsuits and a government that weakens voters’ voices.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 19, 2019
Bowden officially done, search for interim superintendent begins

The Sarasota County School Board unanimously approved a proposed separation agreement

  • Sarasota
  • News
Naomi Person and Margaret Cass pose during the interfaith service.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 19, 2019
First Presbyterian holds interfaith Thanksgiving service

First Presbyterian Church held its community Thanksgiving interfaith service on Nov. 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kelley Storey packs one of the boxes.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 18, 2019
Season of giving

Gulf Gate Rotary Club partnered with Children Protection Center to donate Thanksgiving dinners to 80 families in need.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The owner of the Main Plaza shopping center plans to demolish the two-story commercial structure to make way for a primarily residential development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2019
New Main Plaza owner plots 10-story residential buildings

In addition to 418 dwelling units, the plans for a portion of the downtown property call for 50,700 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarabeth Kalajian and William Jervey
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • November 18, 2019
Night of surprises

Sarabeth Kalajian was recognized for her 35 years with the Sarasota County library system on Nov. 13.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maxwell Guss, 34.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2019
Sarasota police arrest middle school teacher

Students at two schools reported incidents of inappropriate touching.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Beverly Marchese places stickers next to the amenities she thinks are most important for the trail.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 18, 2019
Legacy Trail extension project to be underway by 2020

The project will connect the trail's current terminus at Culverhouse Nature Park to Payne Park in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Office workers watched on the street as the Sarasota County Fire Department responded to the vehicle fire Monday morning. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 18, 2019
Vehicle catches fire in One Sarasota Tower garage

Emergency personnel have put out the fire at the downtown office building’s parking structure.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title (update)

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 16, 2019
Cardinal Mooney volleyball captures 3A title

The Cougars were on the brink of defeat. Then, they dug deep.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 16, 2019
Festival rocks hunger in Lakewood Ranch

Giving Hunger the Blues at the Sarasota Polo Club in Lakewood Ranch benefits Mayors' Feed the Hungry program.

  • East County
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • November 16, 2019
Sand sculptors compete at 2019 Crystal Classic

The annual sand sculpture competition runs Nov. 15 to 18.

  • Sarasota
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