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Rosemary District Association President Howard Davis discusses the proposed changes to the overlay district at a Nov. 28 workshop.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 6, 2018
Rosemary District stakeholders plot building changes

New zoning regulations brought a wave of residential projects to the Rosemary District. Can those same regulations help provide neighborhood improvements?

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • December 6, 2018
What will grow Sarasota tourism?

Visitors who say good things about Sarasota constitute the big X factor in tourism.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 6, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 12.6.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Auxiliary Recording Secretary and event co-chair Sidney Turner, Auxiliary President Linda Bergen, event co-chair Diane Muldoon and President and CEO of SPARCC Jessica Hays
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 5, 2018
SPARCC celebrates Christmas in Sarasota

SPARCC hosted Cookies, Cakes and Carolers on Dec. 5.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rabbi Elaine Glickman
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 4, 2018
Sarasota's traditional lighting of the menorah

Temple Emanu-El lit up their menorah and snacked on traditional israeli foods.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The City Commission will discuss City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini's future at a Jan. 7 meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • December 4, 2018
City places auditor and clerk on administrative leave

An independent report investigating allegations of workplace misconduct advised the City Commission to fire Pamela Nadalini.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    In Memoriam |
  • December 4, 2018
John Graham O’Neil

John Graham O’Neil, age 82 passed away peacefully on Sept 26, 2018. “Jack” was a resident of Sarasota, Florida for 34 years, previously of the North Shore of Chicago and Peoria, IL. His Obituary Tribute is publishing in the Sarasota Siesta Key Observer.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 3, 2018
Candy cane hunt gets Sarasota kids in the holiday spirit

The Children's Garden hosts its annual event on Dec. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Santa and Mrs. Claus are always the last float on the parade.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • December 2, 2018
Santa the star of Sarasota's holiday parade

Bands, floats and more lead the way for the Jolly Old Elf.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview football falls in state semifinals
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 30, 2018
Riverview football falls in state semifinals

The Rams could not stop Mandarin High's passing attack

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Veda Krolik and Rhea Krolik take a picture with Santa.
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Christmas tree lights up

Five Points Park in downtown Sarasota had Santa come into town to light the Christmas tree.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city posted advisory signs along Main Street about parking restrictions and road closures for Saturday's parade.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota Holiday Parade brings Saturday street closings

Event begins at 7 p.m., but parking restrictions and street closings begin a lot earlier.

  • Sarasota
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Sean White looks for an open receiver downfield.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2018
Riverview football reaches state semifinals for first time since 2004

The Riverview High Rams reach the state semifinals with a win against Dr. Phillips, who knocked them out of the playoffs in 2017 and 2016.

  • Sarasota
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Tray Hall stepped up for Cardinal Mooney when the quarterback position took a hit.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 29, 2018
Sarasota high school fall season's under-appreciated athletes

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Leaders throughout the Sarasota area, including Lakewood Ranch and Longboat Key, have expressed a desire in expanding pickleball offerings.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 29, 2018
City, county consider pickleball options

Sarasota officials see opportunities to capitalize on the sport's sustained popularity.

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