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A Winn-Dixie moved out of the space at 1325 S. Tamiami Trail earlier this year.
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  • David Conway
  • June 15, 2018
Midtown Plaza owner seeks rezone

The owner of the Sarasota commercial center hopes to fill the space a Winn-Dixie recently vacated, but no major changes to the property are planned.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 15, 2018
Red tide levels on Sarasota beaches in low, medium ranges

Higher levels found in beaches to the south.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 15, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: June 14

Susan Molnar photographed two black skimmers sailing in at sunset to settle down for the night. Look closely in the lower right to see a tiny chick exploring its new world.

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  • Neighbors
University of Michigan running back Karan Higdon, a Riverview High grad, had a stellar junior season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Prose and Kohn: The old college try

Area athletes continue to excel after high school.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview High football coach Josh Smithers says spending time with his own family is the thing he struggles with the most as a coach.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota County coaches dish on their profession's high turnover rate

There's no simple answer to the lack of consistency.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 14, 2018
Siesta Drive reopens after crash closure

Police advise lanes might have to close throughout the day as utility workers replace a pole.

  • Sarasota
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Jacques Bristol.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 14, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Jacques Bristol

Booker High defensive lineman Jacques Bristol talks his fist college offer, from the University of Southern Mississippi, and the best advice he's received.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unit 1804 of The Residence at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive recently sold for $3.19 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 14, 2018
A condo at The Residence sells for $3.19 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 28 and June 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Moving election day could mean longer terms for sitting City Commissioners.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 14, 2018
City to consider referendum language

Sarasota officials have 75 words to communicate major changes to the city's election system.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Renderings courtesy Center for Healing and Hope
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • June 14, 2018
Need for foster parents grows

Sarasota philanthropists and children’s organizations are spearheading innovative efforts to find more foster parents and help the children overcome their trauma.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 14, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.14.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota County Schools hires police chief

Grohowski previously led community college's four-campus security team in California.

  • Sarasota
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  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2018
Sarasota ranked No. 2 on Florida list of best places to buy

Fort Myers-Cape Coral on top of rankings.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Photos by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 13, 2018
On the ball: testing out the pickleball phenomenon

Journalist gives pickleball a try to see what Longboat's fascination with the sport is all about.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

Campers grab pencils, paint brushes and a healthy dose of creativity for Fathers Day.

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