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Paul Maechtle, who coached Southeast High to two state titles, will take over Cardinal Mooney High's program.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Cardinal Mooney football brings in legend to run program

Paul Maechtle won two state titles at Southeast High

  • Sarasota
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  • Matt Walsh
  • February 15, 2018
Power to the local people

Government is best closest to the people.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2018
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Winter

See your January through March winners here!

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Tyrus Jackson.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 02.15.18

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Artie Henry III (2). Photo courtesy San Diego Mesa College.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2018
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 02.15.18

  • Sarasota
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A condominium at the Vue tops all transactions in this week’s real estate. Unit 1705 condominium recently sold for $1,969,000.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 15, 2018
Vue condominium sells for $1,969,000

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 29 through Feb. 2.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Utilities Director Bill Riebe said a study with University of Central Florida would be used to inform future decisions about the city's water system.
    By
  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2018
Despite concerns, city water study moves ahead

The city wants to spend nearly $200,000 to examine options for improving drinking water — a proposal that drew objections from two city commissioners.

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The Downtown Improvement District continues to pursue bollards throughout the downtown area as a safety measure.
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  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2018
City explores downtown bollard options

Following a request from the Sarasota Farmers Market, a growing circle of city leaders are examining the possibility of adding protective bollards to downtown streets.

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Mote’s planned four-story, 110,000-square-foot aquarium would feature lighting on the exterior of the building that could display marine animal images.
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  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2018
Mote's move out of the city draws questions

Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium wants to relocate its aquarium. Why is the organization choosing I-75 over the bayfront?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown residents want a mechanism that would allow for community workshops ahead of development approvals in the area.
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  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2018
Downtown residents push for development input

The Downtown Sarasota Condo Association is proposing a system that could allow for public workshops to discuss major projects in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Lasche discusses the sidewalks along Fruitville Road on Feb. 12 during STOP’s downtown walking tour.
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  • David Conway
  • February 15, 2018
Resident group highlights downtown sidewalk issues

Ahead of a city meeting about improving sidewalks, residents identified some highs and lows of the pedestrian experience in downtown Sarasota.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 15, 2018
Cops Corner: Sarasota 2.15.18

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 14, 2018
Lovebirds gather at Siesta Key Beach to say “I Do” again

Hundreds of couples from all walks of life converged at Siesta Key Beach to renew their wedding vows.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 14, 2018
County relaxes rule for affordable projects

With a few tweaks to the county's regulations, the commission hopes to make it easier to build affordable housing developments.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Shane Donglasan
  • February 14, 2018
Preschoolers share the love with their families on Valentine’s Day

At First Presbyterian, you’re never too young to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

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  • Neighbors
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