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Riverview High football coach Josh Smithers says spending time with his own family is the thing he struggles with the most as a coach.
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  • 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.

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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.

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Unit 1804 of The Residence at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive recently sold for $3.19 million.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.

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Renderings courtesy Center for Healing and Hope
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  • 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.

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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
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Photos by Kayleigh Omang
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  • 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
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Drawing Dad

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

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • June 12, 2018
Sarasota remembers Pulse shooting

Rob McGovern remembers friend and Pulse victim Eddie Sotomayor at Sarasota City Hall during memorial for the victims on the anniversary of attack.

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In addition to $20 million, Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium is asking the county for a long-term lease on nine acres of land in Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 12, 2018
Mote seeks land, $20 million from county for new aquarium

Sarasota County staff will examine whether tourist development tax funds can help pay for a Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium facility in Nathan Benderson Park.

  • Sarasota
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The city hopes Lido Key shoreline renourishment efforts can begin later this year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2018
Army Corps allocates funds for Big Pass dredge

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has included $13.5 million for a Lido Key renourishment project in its fiscal year 2018 work plan.

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The lawsuit is tied to the city's 2008 decision not to develop a Palm Avenue property with Buck-Leiter Palm Development.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 11, 2018
Developer offers city settlement in Palm Avenue lawsuit

The developer behind an ongoing legal dispute with the city is willing to settle the case — if the city agrees to pay nearly $50 million over the next five years.

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