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Sarasota County Sheriff Tom Knight cuts the ribbon on the agency's new facility.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 9, 2017
Sheriff cuts ribbon on new facility

Community leaders gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Sarasota County Sheriff's Office facility on Dec. 9.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The 32nd annual boat parade will not be rescheduled.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 8, 2017
Boat parade canceled thanks to inclement weather; Officials urging caution

A cold front is expected to move in Saturday, bringing a drop in temperatures and cold winds.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Southside Village hosts annual Holiday Stroll

The event benefits Girls Inc. of Sarasota County.

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Nancy Detert was elected to the Sarasota County Commission in 2016.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota commissioners pick Detert as 2018 chair

Hines chosen as vice chair; Moran will be 2018's Pro Tem

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Arist Lucy Sparrow speaks at the 2017 PINC conference.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Sarasota hosts annual PINC conference

Sarasota residents and visitors gathered at the Sarasota Opera House for the annual People, Ideas, Creativity and Nature conference on Dec. 7 .

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Mental Health Community Centers Chairman of the Board David Fawkes welcomes guests to the annual High Hopes Breakfast on Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Mental Health Community Centers share hope with breakfast

Mental Health Community Centers discussed to future of mental illness treatment Dec. 7 at Michael's On East.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioners are sad to see Harmer go, as he is one of many county employees that now work for the town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 8, 2017
Harmer says goodbye to county

Tom Harmer starts working for the town of Longboat Key on Dec. 11.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • December 8, 2017
Ringling rings in the holidays

The Ringling welcomed a host of festive performances during its Holiday Splendor event on Dec. 7.

  • Sarasota
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Bailey went before the Board of Zoning Appeals earlier this year, but they upheld the zoning administrator's interpretation. Now he and his clients are asking for an amendment to the code.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta Key setback requirements up for debate again

Gary Kompothecras and his attorney have been working to reduce the setback requirements on Siesta Key all summer, as part of Kompothecras' efforts to build a hotel on the Key.

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September: Scott Veix captured this photo after Hurricane Irma dropped the top of a Cook pine, giving an up-close look at something not normally seen in Braden Woods.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 7, 2017
Scroll through your monthly weather and nature photo contest winners for Fall

See your September through December winners here!

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With an operational capacity of 867, things at the jail on Main Street are already tight.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 7, 2017
County examines ideas to reduce jail population

It's the same conversation the county had ten years ago, when several programs were implemented or revamped. It's time to do it again.

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The county-owned parcels at the corner of Palmer Boulevard and Apex Road have been disputed all year. Now residents have a chance to tell commissioners exactly what they’d like to see done with the land.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 7, 2017
Residents to give commission ideas for future of county-owned land

A group of homeowners united under an initiative called Fresh Start want to offer ideas on what the county should do with two parcels of surplus land outside the Celery Fields.

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Siesta Key residents contend the dredging of Big Pass could harm their popular beach.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • December 7, 2017
Siesta, Lido sides prepare for Big Pass court hearing

Fundraising efforts are ongoing for all parties as they try to cover mounting legal costs.

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Cardinal Mooney coach Mike Urban asks a referee about a non-call against Sarasota Christian.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2017
New coach has Cougars boys basketball on the prowl

Cardinal Mooney is 3-0 after winning five games last season.

  • Sarasota
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Malachi Wideman dunks against North Port High last season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 7, 2017
Riverview star's offseason injury puts talent in perspective

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

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