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The Tenth Street Boat Ramp is closed as the Sarasota Police Department investigates the death. Photo courtesy Sarasota Police Department.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2018
Sarasota police investigate drowning

Officers found a woman dead near the Tenth Street Boat Ramp this afternoon.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • August 9, 2018
Girls Inc. performs Beauty and the Beast

"Beauty and the Beast" gets an all-female cast during Girls Inc. end of the summer production.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The police are working to clear lanes of traffic on northbound U.S. 41.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
Car crash causes U.S. 41 closure

A driver reportedly having a medical issue crashed into several vehicles and a power pole on south U.S. 41, leading to traffic delays in the area.

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The no-swim advisory will remain in place until tests show acceptable water quality levels.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
No-swim advisory issued for Bird Key Park

County health officials found elevated levels of enterococcus bacteria in the water near the John Ringling Causeway, a phenomenon they believe is linked to red tide.

  • Sarasota
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Mote Marine Laboratory has begun bringing in the deceased dolphins and investigating the cause of the deaths. Photo courtesy Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
Mote recovers nine dead dolphins on county shores

Mote Marine Laboratory is working with partners to investigate the deceased dolphins, two of which were reported on Siesta Beach.

  • Sarasota
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Laurel Oak tennis director Ty Braswell was named the USPTA Florida Region 8 Professional of the Year.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2018
Laurel Oak tennis director named regional "Professional of the Year" by the USPTA

Ty Braswell said the award is reflective of the team around him

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Malachi Wideman set the basketball world on fire with two electric dunks. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2018
Riverview basketball player sets social media on fire — and impresses LeBron James

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Aug. 9

Mary Tygh Parks photographed this red-shouldered hawk at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Kayleigh Omang. Judge Brian Iten was appointed to the bench in 2015.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 9, 2018
Judge, attorney face off in rare race

Election, scheduled for Aug. 28, is first contested race for a judge in the region in 12 years.

  • Sarasota
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Thousands of dead fish lined Lido Beach on Aug. 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
Sarasota grapples with red tide's effects

Sarasota beaches were inundated with the unpleasant sights and smells associated with red tide this weekend. How does the community deal with the fallout?

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Bath and Racquet Club has held previous workshops, including one on the project site designed to address concerns about a proposed seven-story building.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
Bath and Racquet redevelopment proposal advances

Residents remain opposed to plans for up to 207 residences and a seven-story building near the city’s southern border.

  • Sarasota
  • News
STOP noted that residents near large downtown projects such as 624 Palm, right, did not receive notice when a developer filed a site plan with the city.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2018
City attorney recommends notice for new developments

A resident activist group gained a key supporter as it campaigns for changes to downtown project review policies.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 9, 2018
Bahia Vista home sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 23-27.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.9.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
During negotiations, city staff and the Gotcha Group determined i-Ride couldn't continue as a free service without additional public funding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 8, 2018
City to terminate agreement with i-Ride operator

The downtown transit option will continue to operate as a private venture, city officials said.

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