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Sarasota

Virginia Haley
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
Tourism bureau sets ambitious strategy

Despite a budget increase for Visit Sarasota County, county officials signaled an interest in scrutinizing the resources devoted to the group.

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If you see birds down by the water at Lido Beach, don't run through and send them scattering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 28, 2018
Watch out for birds on beaches

Bird advocates are working to educate the public about the importance of nesting areas on beaches on Lido Key, Siesta Key and Longboat Key.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 28, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.28.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Southside Elementary students check out a solar eclipse last year.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2018
Sarasota school district maintains A grade

District among the state's top-rated for 15 years.

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The city will revisit its budget discussions at a July meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 27, 2018
Commission split on tax increase

City residents could see a bump in their tax bill if officials stand by a proposal to help pay for new expenditures, including parks maintenance.

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BLVD will feature 49 units ranging from 3,550 square feet to 5,400 square feet.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 27, 2018
Ground broken on BLVD project in Sarasota's Rosemary District

49 units planned in 18-story tower.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 27, 2018
Stick to education

It should have been obvious from the start: Let the public-safety experts protect the students.

  • Longboat Key
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    A time to celebrate |
  • June 27, 2018
Just Married: The Cappiellos

This couple's journey took them from Ed's Tavern to the Powel Crosley Estate.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
USRowing CEO Patrick McNerney announced Nathan Benderson Park as the host of the 2019 World Rowing Under-23 Championships next July.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 26, 2018
2019 World Rowing U23 Championships coming to Nathan Benderson Park

The announcement comes on the heels of USRowing's agreement with the park to host the next three Youth Championships.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 26, 2018
Norlen Gaile Asbury Holliday

Norlen Gail Asbury Holliday passed away December 29, 2017 and her obituary tribute is being published in the Observer Media Group, Longboat and Sarasota Siesta Key editions.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bill Robertson

Trial lawyer Bill Robertson, 59, traces roots back to colonels in the Civil War.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Jenny Craig

As a female business owner, Jenny Craig knows she has more opportunity here than she might in other countries.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Katy Cartlidge

Student activist, 18

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    By
  • David Conway
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Bernie Ehrlich

Veteran and former Truman speechwriter, 91.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 26, 2018
Voices of Patriotism: Charlotte Latham

Teacher, 58.

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