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Siesta Beach is the number 6 beach in the United States, according to USA Today.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • August 1, 2019
No time to lose: Must do places to visit before summer is over

With the kids or without, here are five must-experience destinations for summer vacation in Sarasota.

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Police responded to reports of a body in the water. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 1, 2019
Body found in water near Sarasota Pier

The body was found by a passing boater.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 1, 2019
Letters to the Editor: Readers go round and round about St. Armands speed humps

Road changes are designed to slow traffic around pedestrians.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Michael "Poodah" Hayes bruises his way through the Dr. Phillips defense.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
A look backward as high school football practice begins

A look backward at the top moments from Riverview, Sarasota, Booker and Cardinal Mooney as high school football practice begins.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Evan Keogh, Lucas Simon, Dimiter Zafirov, Frank Runge and Liam Henry recreate the "Thunder, lightning, power" chant.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at FLAGS

Sarasota Tsunami swimmers set national relay marks at the 2019 Florida Age Group Summer Championships (FLAGS).

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
More than 36,000 gallons spilled into the Grand Canal, though 14,700 were recovered.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • August 1, 2019
Siesta residents eager to see changes after sewage spill

A July pump failure caused 36,000 gallons of raw sewage to be dumped in Grand Canal.

  • Sarasota
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Kody Lawton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2019
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kody Lawton

The cheerleader talks forming close bonds and his best moves.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The county will continue its redistricting discussion when it reconvenes later this month.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
County redistricting work draws questions

A consultant's population estimate indicated a larger gap between the largest and smallest commission districts than staff's projections did.

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Although the city has not yet secured any land for a project, Rosemary residents produced a rendering envisioning what a park could look like.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
Rosemary District refines park vision

Neighborhood leaders are seeking resident input on a potential community park.

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The Sarasota Kennel Club’s on-site racing operations shut down this year. Now, two different contract purchasers are putting together plans for redeveloping the Old Bradenton Road site.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
Redevelopment awaits Sarasota dog track site

The Sarasota Kennel Club could soon be replaced by a residential-focused project, though the prospective owner is open to community input.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 1, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.1.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Paid parking expanded west of Orange Avenue this week, the final phase of implementing a downtown paid parking program.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 1, 2019
City activates more downtown parking meters

Paid parking is now in effect for prime downtown spots between School Avenue and Gulfstream Avenue.

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    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 31, 2019
Hundreds gather for town hall over Sarasota YMCA closures

Government officials and YMCA administrators, employees and members gathered at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones branch.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • July 30, 2019
School Board approves 2019-2020 budget

Concern about reserve fund prompts 3-2 split.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Erik Arroyo, left, and Dan Clermont, right, will compete for the District 3 seat that Shelli Freeland Eddie currently holds.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 30, 2019
Candidates enter City Commission race

Ahead of the 2020 election, Erik Arroyo and Dan Clermont have announced their candidacy for the District 3 seat.

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