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Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino stands alongside photos of the city's previous chiefs. She is the first female to lead the department.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 18, 2018
Q&A with Sarasota Police Chief Bernadette DiPino

After five years leading the department, the chief talks about SPD's accomplishments, challenges and plans for the future.

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Markus Black challenges his team during a timeout.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2018
Tornadoes back on top through hard work

Markus Black returned to Booker to 'shake the foundation' of the boys basketball program. He's done so this season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian coach Brett Mitchell watches his team's game against Southeast High.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2018
Blazers soccer team cares more about development than its record

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kelsey Drummond.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kelsey Drummond

The Sarasota High junior talks balancing school and sports, and keeping life fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kelly Brown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 18, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 01.18.18

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 1738 Floyd St.recently sold for $1.8 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • January 18, 2018
Midwood Manor home sells for $1.8 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Anne Bryant and Georgia take a walk at Arlington Park, one of several city-owned, county-operated parks that may lose funding as Sarasota County considers how to reduce its budget.
  • By Cassidy Alexander and David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
County may cut city parks funding

Facing a budget crunch, the county is preparing to withdraw support for city parks and negotiate a new deal with its municipalities.

  • Sarasota
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Laurel Park residents say some drivers are failing to stop along Osprey Avenue as they detour around a closed downtown intersection.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
Laurel Park targets cut-through traffic

Residents of the downtown-adjacent neighborhood are concerned about the uptick in traffic associated with a nearby roundabout project.

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BBC Main Plaza, the Hollywood 20 ownership group that includes entrepreneurs Eric Baird and Jesse Biter, is interested in an expanded Downtown Improvement District.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
Downtown group considers expansion

The Hollywood 20 property owners want the Downtown Improvement District to expand to U.S. 301, but it’s unclear whether others support the idea.

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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • January 18, 2018
Cleaning house

Proceeds from the sale of public property should be used to pay down debt, not finance budget shortfalls.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • January 18, 2018
Cops Corner: Man finds gun on the beach

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The trio is hoping Viento Kitchn & Bar can become a go-to spot for locals.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 17, 2018
Zota's food and beverage team cooks up own flavor

The trio aims to make Viento Kitchen & Bar a culinary retreat.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    A time to celebrate |
  • January 17, 2018
Just Married: Shawn Sanders and Rachel Palladino

The couple had their perfect day on Nov. 10 at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
The Players Centre for Performing Arts has accepted an offer on its Sarasota theater.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 16, 2018
Players Centre strikes deal to sell Sarasota theater

Players managing director says contract offer is more than the listing price of $9.5 million.

  • Sarasota
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A student peers into a microscope during a Mote program. (Courtesy image from Conor Goulding/Mote Marine Laboratory.)
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • January 16, 2018
Community Foundation gives Mote $50,000 partnership grant

Part of the funds will support youth education and outreach programs.

  • Sarasota
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