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The girls Riverview High School came out to show support for Andrew Monroe, who played soccer when he attended Riverview.
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  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 6, 2019
Andrew Monroe Memorial 5K races for a purpose

The memorial 5K raised money for scholarships for Riverview High School students.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Isaac Azerad, Rabbi Elaine Glickman and Sabrina Silverberg
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 5, 2019
Exploring new cultures in Sarasota

Temple Emanu-El celebrates traditional sephardic jewish culture.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Samantha Chaney
  • January 4, 2019
Sarasota County awarded for pursuits in sustainability

The County of Sarasota has again been recognized for maintaining a steady course towards sustainability and effective material management.

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    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Gerald Dane “Spyder” Broussard

Spyder Broussard, loving husband and father, left his family and friends on New Year’s Day 2019. Spyder was born in Kaplan, Louisiana in 1939, a Cajun through and through. His obituary tribute is publishing in Longboat, Sarasota, Siesta Key, East County

  • Longboat Key
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Elaine Marieb
    In Memoriam |
  • January 4, 2019
Elaine Marieb

Dr. Marieb’s effect on teaching and learning anatomy and physiology has been profound. Dr. Elaine Marieb died on December 20th in Naples, FL at the age of 82. Her obituary tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observers in Florida.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
The results of the survey could inform the future decisions of city officials.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 4, 2019
City launches community survey

The city of Sarasota is asking residents and visitors to share their thoughts on key issues.

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An alligator-inspired sculpture by Ron MacDonald and Steve Topazio brought Florida flavor to the festival last year. File photo.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota's 10 Events for 2019

2019 will not disappoint with new and old events popping up over the coming months.

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  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Sarasota weather page photo: Jan. 3

Kevin French photographed this bald eagle flying off after bringing fish to its eaglets.

  • Sarasota
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A home in Oaks II at 663 N. Macewen Drive recently sold for $1.8 million. Built in 2007, it has five bedrooms, five baths, a pool and 5,382 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 3, 2019
A home in Oaks II sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Dec. 10-14.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Since he joined the city in 2017, Steve Cover has been preparing to undertake a comprehensive transportation study to assist with long-term planning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Steve Cover

The city’s planning director will lead significant discussions about traffic, zoning and more.

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Parking meters are already installed on St. Armands Circle. Up next: downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Parking

Paid parking is coming to St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota this year. Could Siesta Key be next?

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Mote Marine Laboratory's plans for a new aquarium are relying on a significant financial contribution from Sarasota County.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Mote aquarium

Mote Marine Laboratory is moving aggressively in pursuit of a new aquarium. Will it reach its ambitious goals for the new year?

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Virginia Haley called Visit Sarasota County’s strategic planning the most important tourism initiative of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
People to watch 2019: Virginia Haley

From red tide recovery to long-term funding questions, the Sarasota tourism guru is set to have a busy year.

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Construction won't begin for a while, but bayfront planners are mapping out a multi-year strategy for funding and building the park project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 3, 2019
Issues to watch 2019: Bayfront planning

In a transitional year, leaders of a bayfront redevelopment effort must bridge the gap from master planning to a fully realized project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 1.3.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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