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The new restaurant's menu offers pizza, snacks, salads and a variety of drinks. Photo courtesy Mellow Mushroom.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 16, 2017
New pizza restaurant coming to South Tamiami Trail

Mellow Mushroom, known for its stone-baked pizza and craft beer selections, is set to open in Sarasota early 2018.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • October 16, 2017
Sarasota police ask public to help find paratriathlete's bicycle

Police say the visually impaired athlete's bike was stolen Oct. 10.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

Sarasota football roundup: 10.13.17

  • Sarasota
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While some people still go just to read and check out books, Sarasota's libraries offer a wide variety of services. (Cassidy Alexander)
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 13, 2017
The next chapter: How libraries are adapting to users' changing needs

As in-person library use falls, Sarasota system sees a swing toward virtual services and new emphasis as community hubs.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ed Smith Stadum. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Orioles announce Spring Training schedule

Pitchers and catchers will report to Sarasota on Feb. 13.

  • Sarasota
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Water backed up Saturday on U.S. 41 near Fruitville Road, a phenomenon the city attributed to higher-than-normal tides. Flooding also took place at Hart’s Landing and on Siesta and Lido keys.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
King tide brings flooding to downtown

The high tide was 2 to 3 feet higher than normal.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Bavaro's owner Dan Bavaro plans to renovate an old office building to include an outdoor patio and two second-level private dining rooms.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
Tampa Bay pizzeria plans downtown location

Italian eatery Bavaro’s intends to open a two-story restaurant and bar next year at 27 Fletcher Ave., just east of U.S. 301.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Oct. 12

Kathy Schwartz photographed birds flying over Siesta Key Beach after sunset.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Transportation used toy cars to demonstrate the traffic pattern on two-lane U.S. 41 roundabouts.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 12, 2017
FDOT to hold Fruitville Road roundabout meeting

The Florida Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 26 to discuss a proposed roundabout at U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 12, 2017
Selby bookstore turns new page

The bookstore at Selby Public Library celebrates new beginning after renovations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 12, 2017
Michael Klauber honored at SCOPE awards

For Klauber, the bayfront is all about dreaming big.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kristine Nickel
  • October 12, 2017
Do smartphones cause brain drain?

Separate yourself from your devices and do things the old-fashioned way.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sophia Hebda waits to make her move at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
After dreary start, Cardinal Mooney volleyball learned how to win

The team has gone 16-4 since an 0-3 start.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Robbie Hubbell aims his compound bow.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota Archers provide discipline, focus and fun.

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brett Riley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 12, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.12.17

  • Sarasota
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