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Martin Hyde
  • By Martin Hyde | Contributor
  • June 5, 2018
Martin Hyde: Prophetic? City challenges came to fruition

We’ve been hearing empty promises from City Hall for years — from people who can’t, or won’t, fulfill them.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
City Attorney Robert Fournier said he would discuss the lawsuit in greater detail at a future meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 5, 2018
City awaits follow-up on Palm Avenue lawsuit

Some post-trial motions must still be decided in a dispute that has the city facing a payment of nearly $50 million in damages.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2018
Sarasota school district launches summer meal program for kids

Lunches and breakfasts served to school-age children at several schools.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 5, 2018
Children dance through summer camp

The Sarasota Ballet held its Step Into Ballet Camp June 4-8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The app is design for Apple. Android and Amazon devices.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 5, 2018
Sarasota County rolls out library app

Smartphone app aims to make patrons' experience smoother and faster.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Flights from Sarasota to Dallas-Fort Worth will begin in December.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 4, 2018
SRQ lands nonstop flight to Dallas-Fort Worth

Beginning in December, American Airlines will offer direct service to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Temple Emanu-El honors pets and animal companionship

The Blessing of the Animals was held June 3 at Temple Emanu-El.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • June 4, 2018
Women get pampered and spoiled at the All About Women Expo

The Westfield Sarasota Square Mall hosted the expo June 3.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
City Commissioner Hagen Brody has been an outspoken advocate for advancing the Lofts on Lemon housing project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 1, 2018
Housing Authority project lands $14 million award

Plans for the Lofts on Lemon development could include up to 130 affordable and workforce housing units in the Rosemary District.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2018
Hurricane Irma taught Sarasota-area residents a lot

Sarasota-area residents learned a lot from Hurricane Irma and plan to put those lessons into action during the 2018 tropical-weather season.

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  • News
Among the projects facing taxpayers is $250 million, probably more, to build one or two performing arts centers on The Bay site, while preserving the existing Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which will need refurbishing.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2018
Vote of no confidence

Given their history, it’s difficult to think Sarasotacommissioners can make the right decisions on the bayfront. They should charge The Bay’s board to present a plan to voters.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Diamond Merced is headed to the University of Turabo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2018
Booker High grad heads to Puerto Rico for college basketball

Diamond signed to play women’s basketball with the University of Turabo, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, on May 22.

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  • Sports
Sarasota's Isabel Traba finished sixth in the 200 IM (2:06.16) and eighth in the girls 100 butterfly (55.68) at the Class 4A state meet on Nov. 10. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2018
Prose and Kohn: Golden hours for the high school season

Our columnist's favorite moments of the 2017-2018 school year.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 31, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: May 31

Nancy Dobias captured the colors of wildflowers at Myakka River State Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Rosemary District overlay has allowed for the construction of higher-density developments like the CitySide apartments.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 31, 2018
Rosemary District crafts new density concepts

City staff is working with Rosemary District stakeholders on a potential incentive system that will link new development to neighborhood improvements.

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