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Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 30, 2018
Pine View School graduate MInnah Stein advocates for sexual assault awareness

Minnah Stein has been nationally recognized for her work addressing sexual assault in Sarasota high schools.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 29, 2018
Top sale: Beyond the gates of $4,825,000 bayfront home

1001 Tocobaga Lane, home sold, waterfront for $4,825,000, Sarasota bay real estate.

  • Sarasota
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The city provided this image of the artwork that will be installed in the intersection.
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  • David Conway
  • July 27, 2018
City ready to install roundabout art

Part of the Ringling Boulevard-Orange Avenue intersection will temporarily close Sunday for the addition of a sculpture to the roundabout’s center.

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Members of the BeyondMe committee. About 300 young philanthropists attended the BeyondMe launch party at Michael's Wine Cellar to learn more about volunteer opportunities.
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 26, 2018
JFCS of the Suncoast launches young philanthropists group

BeyondMe, JFCS of the Suncoast, young philanthropists group kicks off in Sarasota.

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Dalton Tebo and Charles Tomeo sail on an F18 with the Sarasota Sailing Squadron. Photo courtesy Jesse Brunsvold.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota's dominance in water sports shouldn't be overlooked

The Sarasota Sharks, Sarasota Crew, Sarasota Tsunami, and others add up to water sports domination for the city.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
University of Pittsburgh athletic director Heather Lyke introduces new head baseball coach Mike Bell. Courtesy photo.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Ringing the Bell: Riverview grad is new Pitt baseball coach

Riverview High graduate Mike Bell is the newest coach of the University of Pittsburgh baseball program. He was previously at Florida State University, the University of Oklahoma and the University of Tennessee, among other schools.

  • Sarasota
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Andre James.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Andre James

Andre James is a recent graduate of Sarasota High. He committed July 11 to play baseball for San Jacinto College (Pasadena, Texas),  one of the top junior college baseball programs in the country, holding five national championships.

  • Sarasota
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The Sarasota Babe Ruth 14U All-Star baseball team won the Florida State Championship on July 15, defeating Auburndale 4-1. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.26.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.26.18

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: July 26

Michael Cohen photographed this orchard spider near South Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 26, 2018
Downtown condo at The Jewel sells $4,212,000

Sarasota condo at The Jewel sells $4,212,000

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The full buildout of the Payne Park Village project could take a couple of years, but the developer hopes to have two model homes built by the end of the year.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 26, 2018
Developers prepare to break ground east of downtown

Two large residential projects east of U.S. 301 are poised to begin construction soon. Will they set the stage for more growth?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.26.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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City officials discuss procedures for investigating City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini with Human Resources Director Stacie Mason, left.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 25, 2018
City moves to vet auditor and clerk

After a fired employee accused City Auditor and Clerk Pamela Nadalini of improper conduct, commissioners want to examine the work environment.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • July 25, 2018
Leave ‘without cause’ in

Sarasota County Superintendent of Education Todd Bowden may not be the right fit.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • July 25, 2018
Community Day School abuzz with all things bees

Beekeeper Agnes Kubolicz taught Hershorin Schiff Community Day School campers all about the bees on July 24.

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