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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 19, 2017
Three things

Glamorous penthouses

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
This circa-1920 cottage at 1621 Seventh St. is priced at $310,000.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 19, 2017
A cottage in the city

A 1920s home highlights a historic neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 19, 2017
Why Republicans can’t repeal Obamacare

It's the failure to understand

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Joe Rohr talks to his Riverview team on Oct. 13, 2013. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2017
Former Cardinal Mooney, Riverview volleyball coach dies in sleep

Joe Rohr was 43 years old.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The unit includes a fireplace, outdoor kitchen and a southwestern exposure with a gulf view.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 18, 2017
Orchid Beach Club unit sold for record $4.35 million

The 4,229 square-foot residence features three bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Single stream recycling will allow residents to put all their recyclables in the same bin without separating them.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City approves recycling contract with new vendor despite price increases

A change in the market and the city's own ordinances led to service price increases.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The conflict between the city and county has been going on for months, over about $5 million the city feels its owed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 18, 2017
City asking for cash settlement in downtown CRA dispute

After the county denied several projects for funding, the city commissioners are going back with a request for $2.6 million to use as they see fit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A water main break on southbound Beneva Road has closed the road to traffic and cut off water service for nearby residents.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 17, 2017
Update: Beneva Woods water main break repairs to continue through week's end

Water service has been restored for residents in the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota Cops Corner

Enjoy this week's Cops Corner

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 17, 2017
JDub's kicks food truck rally into high gear

The brewery celebrated the one-year anniversary of its monthly food truck rallies.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 17, 2017
Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

Sarasota sports roundup: 07.17.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The bridge was closed as crews microtunneled beneath the Hudson Bayou.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 14, 2017
Osprey Avenue bridge reopens to traffic

After nearly a yearlong closure associated with the Lift Station 87 project, the city will reopen the Osprey Avenue bridge to traffic this week.

  • Sarasota
  • News
In this shot from the St. Martha Catholic Church security camera footage, City Manager Tom Barwin and two others are seen restraining the man as church goers gather around the scene.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota city manager helps apprehend robbery suspect

Tom Barwin subdued a shirtless man as he attempted to rob an elderly woman leaving church.

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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • July 14, 2017
Sarasota Letters to the Editor July 20

Readers sound off on crucial issues.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 14, 2017
Poll: Sarasota's best bar game

Which is the ultimate game for bar compeitition?

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