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Sarasota

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 13, 2017
Sarasotans gather in support of peace after white supremacist rally in Virginia

After a rally drawing thousands of white supremacists to Charlottesville, Va., about 100 people gathered in downtown Sarasota to show their opposition to hate.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 11, 2017
The Pines toasts its centenarians

Pines of Sarasota Rehabilitation & Senior Care Community held its seventh annual Centenarian Tea on Aug. 11.

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The Visit Sarasota County logo will be painted on a water tower off of I-75, near University Town Center.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 11, 2017
Water tower to bear Visit Sarasota County logo

The tower on I-75 between the University Parkway and Fruitville Road exits will be painted by next week, just in time for the World Rowing Championships.

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    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 11, 2017
Six men arrested in undercover prostitution operation

The men were all arrested along North Tamiami Trail by the Sarasota Police Department.

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The city hopes to fix equipment issues at the pool by next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2017
City closes Lido Pool again

Another mechanical failure tied to a July lightning strike will leave the pool closed until at least next week, the city announced.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 10, 2017
JFCS and Selby Gardens top recipients of Jewish Federation grants

Other recipients include Embracing Our Differences, All Faiths Food Bank and Sarasota county School District.

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 10

Phil Stone photographed this swallow-tailed kite as it flies around the hill at Celery Fields just after the grass had been mowed, which disturbed all the insects these kites like to eat.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Farmers Market holds Woodstock Revival event

The Sarasota Farmers Market prepares for one day of peace and music.

  • Sarasota
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Hannah Joyner.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Booker High gymnast chooses life over former dreams

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Bryce Williams puts a juke on the Cougars defense at practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Cardinal Mooney football counts on chemistry

Getting along as a team is everything for the Cougars.

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Riverview High named Rod Dragash its athletics director on Aug. 7. Dragash previously served as Booker’s AD for six years before resigning in 2016. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.10.17

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bryce Williams

The Cardinal Mooney senior talks about his best game and the University of Minnesota.

  • Sarasota
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St. Armands Circle stakeholders say the city has done a poor job maintaining landscaping in medians in the district.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2017
Circle leaders push for landscaping changes

Some city officials are skeptical of a plan to cede control of landscape maintenance — and associated funding — to the St. Armands Business Improvement District.

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The city will outline its proposed changes for the park — focused on new hardscape and enhanced landscaping — at a workshop next week.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2017
City unveils Paul Thorpe Park plans

Proposed changes include enhanced landscaping and bricked streets along Lemon Avenue, but when will the improvements actually happen?

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.10.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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