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Sarasota

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • October 2, 2018
Sarasota Police Department hosts 'Night Out' for families

Sarasota families joined the rest of the country in celebrating crime prevention during the Sarasota Police Department during National Night Out, "American's Night Out Against Crime" event.

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  • Neighbors
Merchants expressed concern about starting a major downtown construction project during the busiest time of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 2, 2018
Businesses express concern about Lemon Avenue construction

At Monday’s City Commission meeting, several downtown business representatives asked the city to delay a planned streetscape project.

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Sarasota Scullers rowers Laura Corbett-Brown and Karen Wiegandt show off their medals.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2018
Sarasota rowers find success in Masters Regatta

Many people from the area took home gold

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Young Professionals Group Event Chairwoman Lauren Joseph and Co-Chairman Leroy Presley
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • September 29, 2018
Restaurants 'S'Mac Down' for mac 'n cheese cook-off

Seven local restaurants competed in the Sarasota Young Professionals Group's event on Saturday, Sept. 29.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 29, 2018
All Faiths Food Bank hosts inaugural Autumn Harvest dinner

The nonprofit held a family-style dinner fundraiser Sept. 28 at its Benderson Family Campus.

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.18

  • Sarasota
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A political committee opposing changes to county elections has drawn scrutiny and criticism from two local activist groups.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2018
STOP! lobs complaint over political committee name

Resident activists are accusing a group of deliberately misleading voters in its campaign against a Sarasota County charter amendment.

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The Men's C 8+ Final, featuring members of the Sarasota Crew, comes down to a photo finish. The Crew's boat finished fifth.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2018
2018 World Rowing Masters Regatta continues through weekend at Nathan Benderson Park

The event showcases the best rowers over 27 years old on the planet

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
“Andrew believes that health care should be a fundamental right, not a privilege … " — From Democrat candidate Andrew Gillum’s website
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 27, 2018
Health care is not a right

Let’s just call all that what it is: socialized, government-controlled  medicine.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney junior QB Ryan Bolduc has put up big numbers to start the season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Scratching the surface: Talented Cougars QB has led team to 4-0 start

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Colorado Springs, Colo.
    By
  • Guest Author
  • September 27, 2018
The benefits of an elected mayor

We we can learn from another city.

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Sam Koscho.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Sam Koscho

The senior receiver/safety talks playing both sides of the ball and his favorite play of his career

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sean White.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.27.18

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 27, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 27

Marlene Meyer took this photograph at sunset on Lido Beach.

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The home at 3801 Casey Key Road LLC sold the home at 3801 Casey Key Road recently sold for $4 million. Built in 2016, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,112 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 27, 2018
Casey Key home sells for $4 million

Casey Key home sells for $4 million

  • Sarasota
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