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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
Riverview football runs all over Alonso for win

The Rams scored six rushing TD's in a 48-8 win

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Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 21, 2018
Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

Sarasota football roundup: 09.21.18

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 21, 2018
Centenarians honored at Pines of Sarasota

Pines of Sarasota said cheers to a 100 years to its centenarians.

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  • Matt Walsh
  • September 20, 2018
It’s what Lido neighbors wanted

When commissioners vote on the Lido Pavilion, they need to remember: They have a signed lease.

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Bryce WIlliams (21) has taken control of the Minnesota running back position as a freshman. Photo courtesy Minnesota Athletic Communications.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Rising up: Area football stars emerge on college and NFL scene

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

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Sarasota High freshman swimmer Natalie Stafford won four golds at her first high school swim meet.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota High swimmer wins four golds at her first-ever high school meet

One of her coaches believes she has the potential for continued success

  • Sarasota
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Democrat Andrew Gillum, left, and Republican Ron DeSantis are squaring off to be Florida's next governor.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 20, 2018
Follow the money

Gillum takes in 4x more than DeSantis

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  • September 20, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 20

Gordon Silver captured these large gators at Myakka River State Park resting, while a brave great egret strolls by.

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The home at 3431 Edmondson Court recently sold for $2.3 million. Built in 1992, it has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,360 square feet of living area. It previously sold for $570,000 in 2014.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 20, 2018
Hudson Bayou home sells for $2.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 3-7.

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Cathy Antunes and David Riedlinger, opponents of the pavilion plan, offer critiques Monday at a news conference.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Lido pavilion plans meet resistance

Facing significant public opposition, will the city approve the proposed redevelopment of the Lido Beach pool and pavilion?

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Fish kills on Sarasota beaches have decreased since early September.
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  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Red tide concerns linger around Sarasota

Conditions have improved, but officials are preparing to continue to deal with the effects of the algae bloom.

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Mote hopes to move its aquarium operation from City Island to Nathan Benderson Park. The organization also would expand its research efforts at the City Island campus.
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  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
County offers support for aquarium plans

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium officials hope to secure a firm commitment from the county as they pursue a project at Nathan Benderson Park.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 20, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.20.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Harvey Vengroff said it’s still unclear whether he will ultimately follow through on plans to build affordable housing near downtown.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 20, 2018
Vengroff affordable housing project could be revived

A city policy change may lead to a renewed effort to build a workforce apartment complex near downtown, but challenges remain.

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The Payne Park Tennis Center is one of five county-operated facilities the city will begin managing Oct. 1.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 19, 2018
City announces temporary park closures

Payne Park and Arlington Park facilities will close next week as part of a transition to new management. The city will also host a meeting to discuss the future of the Payne Park Tennis Center.

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