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The Sarasota County Administration building will be one of several closed facilities
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 28, 2019
Sarasota County announces Independence Day closures

Most county-led government and recreational facilities will be closed to celebrate the July 4 holiday.

  • Sarasota
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Rudy Vazmina won four golds at the National Senior Games. Photo courtesy Rudy Vazmina.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota swimmer wins four National Senior Games golds

Sarasota swimmer Rudy Vazmina wins four National Senior Games golds in Albuquerque, N.M.

  • Sarasota
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Daniel Vasquez and Matthew Bailey
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Company stands up to childhood cancer

S-One raised money for Alex's Lemonade Stand on June 21.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
“The Winterkeeper” is Jo Schmidt’s first self-published book. She writes under the pen name “Anna.”
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota romance author branches out

Jo Schmidt, who writes as Anna Schmidt, released ‘The Winterkeeper’ in March.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Summer at the circus

The Circus Arts Conservatory’s camps fuel a love of performing for kids from 5-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: June 27

Jeannie Sparks spotted and photographed this great blue heron recently at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Longboat Key weather page photo: June 27

Michael Cohen catches an image of a yellow-crowned night heron on Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Col. Kurt Hoffman
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 27, 2019
Hoffman to run for sheriff

Col. Kurt Hoffman has worked with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.

  • Sarasota
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Nancy Shapiro's favorite part of watching Wilbur was seeing how he developed.
    By
  • Whitney Elfstrom
  • June 27, 2019
Return of the baby ospreys

Sarasota resident Nancy Shapiro bid adieu to the baby ospreys she's been photographing for a month and a half.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Haylee Peace ("Hail Storm") and Ashley Britt ("Demolition Darling") are best friends and members of the Junior Rolling Rebels.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2019
Members of youth roller derby team learn lessons and leave bruises

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2019
Selby: What's not to like?

The directors and CEO of Selby Gardens are doing their job: enacting a vision to turn the endangered asset into the jewel is deserves to be.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Workers from HP Communications Incorporated perform work on a small cell tower located on Ringling Boulevard
    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • June 27, 2019
Sarasota cell towers prompt 5G concerns, curiosity

Poles sprouting around downtown will boost cell service with new technology and host 5G in the future, but worries emerge about long-term risks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Michael Bergquist said the Sarasota United Water Polo Club is welcoming both experienced players and newcomers as it works to establish itself locally.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
Water polo group lobbies for practice space

Does the city have room to accommodate water polo players at Arlington Park?

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Those in attendance at Wednesday's meeting hoped they might be able to coordinate and streamline waste storage and collection in the alley.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2019
St. Armands leaders discuss alley needs

Businesses, property owners and city staff discussed the best way to clean up an alley near the Circle parking garage.

  • Sarasota
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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.27.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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