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Workers at the 624 Palm construction site look on as emergency crews rescue a suspended man following a scaffolding failure.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Construction firms grapple with labor shortage

As high-profile downtown construction accidents draw attention, a lack of available workers is making building in Sarasota more challenging.

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  • News
It’s not just tropical storms that cause flooding around U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue. City and state officials are searching for ways to improve the drainage in the area.
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  • David Conway
  • August 3, 2017
Officials target U.S. 41 flooding issues

Cleaning up dirt from a downtown development site is just one way the city hopes to improve drainage near U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.3.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Gocio Elementary will be home to a pilot program this year aimed at getting kids started in school earlier.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
Pilot preschool program starts at Gocio Elementary

The program, thought up by philanthropists Mary Kay and Joe Henson, will focus on preparing students below the poverty line to start reading on grade level.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
All five board members agreed that getting involved in the legal suit would not be the best allocation of time and resources for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
School Board votes not to join in lawsuit against the state

Several Florida school districts are suing the state over a bill that was passed this summer, but Sarasota board members agree — it's not the best use of the county's time and money.

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Land-use attorney Charlie Bailey is working to clarify the Siesta Key Overlay District to allow his client, Gary Kompothecras, to potentially build closer to the street on the Key than is currently allowed.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • August 2, 2017
Siesta Key hotel hits roadblock

Kompothecras seeks a legislative solution with the county to proceed with plans for project.

  • Sarasota
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The Cross College Alliance includes four institutions on the North Trail in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
College collaboration rebrands as Cross College Alliance

Formerly known as the Consortium of Colleges on the Creative Coast, the group hopes a new brand will help identify and promote its work.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The pool at Lido Beach is open again.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 2, 2017
Lido pool reopens following lightning strike

On July 18, lightning struck a panel at the pool at Lido Beach. After closing for repairs, the pool is now open to the public again.

  • Sarasota
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Austin Katz was officially named to the USA Swimming 2017-218 national team on Sept. 2. File photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 1, 2017
Former Riverview High swimmer named to national team

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Sarasota Police Department will provide another update regarding the shooting Monday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 31, 2017
UPDATE: Woman dies following accidental shooting, police say

The Sarasota Police Department arrested Daniel Cortez-Reyez for manslaughter in conjunction with the accidental shooting death of his sister, Leticia Cortez.

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Tropical Storm Emily could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to downtown Sarasota and the surrounding area on July 31.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 31, 2017
Tropical Storm Emily moves away from Sarasota

The storm strengthened overnight, and is expected to make landfall the afternoon of July 31.

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Talik Keaton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 29, 2017
Booker WR/QB makes verbal commitment

The three-star prospect made the announcement via Twitter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2017
Bayfront Westin hotel opens

Part of the Vue Sarasota Bay development, the 255-room Westin at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue opened today.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 28, 2017
Boys and Girls Club rocks the boat in first regatta

Intertape Polymer Group sponsors first Rock the Boat Regatta on July 28 at Lee Wetherington Boys and Girls Club.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 27, 2017
Alta Vista celebrates sixth annual Eagle Fest

Students, parents and staff celebrated the conclusion of the six-week Eagle Academy program with games, crafts and a book give away.

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