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In addition to closing government offices, the city and county are adjusting the schedules of recreational facilities and other services.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 1, 2017
City, county offices to close for Labor Day

Waste collection, public transit and other government services will not operate Monday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Funding for the Atlanta Braves training complex is almost secure — as soon as the local governing bodies vote on the agreement for $20 million with the state.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 1, 2017
State grants $20 million for Braves training complex

Construction expected to begin after final round of approvals.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 31, 2017
Booker recognized among top arts schools nationwide

The ranking puts Booker High School among the top 80 schools for the arts.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 31

Roger Faust photographed these baby anhingas waiting for food in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Estelle Crawford, president of the Pines of Sarasota Foundation, is retiring Sept. 30.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 31, 2017
Pines of Sarasota Foundation says goodbye to its decade-long president

Estelle Crawford is retiring, effective Sept. 30.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 31, 2017
The $102 million bike trail

Sarasota County property taxpayers will be asked in 2018 to fund another $65 million in bonds to extend the Legacy Trail. That’s one heck of a legacy. Like beach parking, users should pay a price.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Rams watch as Abby Quigley jumps for a spike attempt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Ewe-th movement: Riverview volleyball 'ready to dominate' again

The Rams reached the final four last season, but now have a new coach and younger roster.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview running back Ali Boyce celebrates a touchdown.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Making sense of the high school playoff system

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jim Gabbert
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 31, 2017
Postscript: The other side of the Celery Fields recycling story

Local media — we, included — didn't devoted space or time to Gabbert and what commissioners said about him and his proposed recycling plant.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Bryce Williams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.31.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.31.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Abby Quigley.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 31, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Abby Quigley

The Riverview volleyball junior talks the appeal of her sport and at which teammate she laughs the most.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A Marina Tower condominium recently sold for $3.6 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 31, 2017
Marina Tower condominium sells for $3.6 million

Residential real estate transactions for Aug. 14-18

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Residents have asked the city to improve its regulations for protecting trees during an increase in development, but builders have called the existing rules too onerous.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 31, 2017
Tree board makeup leaves commission splintered

The city’s still trying to refine its tree protection regulations, but officials are split on the role of the development community in drafting new rules.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Downtown has remained open to special events, but city staff thinks a portion of Main Street needs new regulations before becoming a viable venue again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 31, 2017
City reviews events policy — again

Can the city devise a system that allows events on Main Street without negatively affecting downtown businesses?

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Residents in Gillespie Park and Tahiti Park want space for their dogs to run free.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 31, 2017
City unleashes dog park plans

Two dog areas at Whitaker Gateway Park and Gillespie Park could be the beginning of a more ambitious plan for the city’s parks department.

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