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  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 25, 2018
A ray of sunshine

Booker theatre students rallied together to throw a benefit show on June 14 for their classmate Isabella Smith after she suffered a traumatic brain injury.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
This rendering depicts The Bay's finalized master plan concept for revitalizing the area around the Van Wezel.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 25, 2018
Bayfront group unveils master plan proposal

The Bay Sarasota has produced a finalized plan for redeveloping the land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 25, 2018
Siesta Key lightning victim identified as Seffner man

Visiting first responders administered aid as fire-rescue personnel were on the way.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 25, 2018
Sarasota airport adds American flight direct to Chicago

Nonstop flight will operate daily in-season, beginning Dec. 19.

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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 24, 2018
Weekend warriors take over Friday Fest

Reggae band Jah Movement kicks off the Van Wezel's Friday Fest series.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Bay Sarasota is developing a plan for more than 50-acres of city-owned land around the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 22, 2018
Bayfront group sets public presentations

The Bay Sarasota will unveil the latest version of its proposed master plan for city-owned bayfront land next week.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 22, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 21

Tom McGee photographed these juvenile night herons in south Sarasota.

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The high school Pivotal Directions group, spearheaded by Isabella McDevitt, pose on their 2018 trip. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
Cardinal Mooney soccer grad spearheads Jamaica service trip

Cardinal Mooney High graduate and soccer player Isabella McDevitt gathered 24 high school students from the area to go to Kingston, Jamaica, on a service trip through Pivotal Directions.

  • Sarasota
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Raul Ramirez and Cathy Leetzow are two of the Sarasota Ringling Redskins board members attempting to help the league return to prominence.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
A once-dominant youth football organization is attempting a comeback

The Sarasota Ringling Redskins youth football organization s attempting a "re-establishment" by overhauling its fields, board members and vision.

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Hudson Gough.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 21, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Hudson Gough

Booker High boys basketball guard Hudson Gough scored 48 points, including 13 3-pointers, in Booker's win against Avon Park High at the University of South Florida Team Camp on June 16.

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The home at 4087 Shell Road and two vacant lots on Higel Avenue recently sold in combination for $2.45 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 21, 2018
Siesta Key home, lots, sell for $2.45 million

Siesta Key house, two lots, sell for $2.45 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Despite years of research, the city has made no decision on the future of the municipal golf course.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
Forums find support for Bobby Jones upgrades

After gathering public input, the city is preparing to once again discuss options for renovating its 45-hole golf complex.

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The County Commission holds annual workshops before finalizing a budget and millage rate in September. This year, the board scrutinized future spending commitments in addition to next year’s budget.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
County examines future budgets

As it reviews the preliminary 2018-19 budget, county officials are also preparing to address long-term financial questions.

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Despite a decision from the state, Siesta Key residents remain convinced dredging Big Pass will result in negative environmental side effects.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
Despite permit, Big Pass dredge remains contentious

The state has approved plans to renourish Lido Key with sand from Big Pass, but Siesta Key residents are still considering options for objecting.

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The Siesta Key Palms Resort will be renovated under the new zoning regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 21, 2018
County creates zoning rules for boutique hotel

The owner of a Stickney Point hotel gained approval to redevelop his resort under new regulations.

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