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  • Matt Walsh
  • July 20, 2017
Blinded by altruism

The Washington trajectory hasn’t changed in 75 years. That’s why the final health law will remain costly and lousy.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Samantha Wuerfel and Michael Donahue
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 20, 2017
Rosemary's newest neighbors get to work

Neighbors organize small-but-mighty volunteer organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A condominium at 300 S. Pineapple Ave. recently sold for $2.1 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 20, 2017
Pineapple Avenue condominium sells for $2.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 3-7.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Zayda Fredericks (178) competes at the Warrior National Prospect Invite. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Riverview lacrosse player has double life as international ambassador

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Katherine Frayre practices at Celsius Tennis Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Celsius Tennis Academy instructor helps young player on difficult journey

Her daily trek, from Tijuana, Mexico, to Chula Vista, Calif., takes 3 1/2 hours each way.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Richie James. Photo courtesy Brent Beerends, MT Athletic Communications.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Alec Boot-Handford.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 20, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.20.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 19, 2017
Southeastern Guide Dogs unveil newest superheroes

Southeastern Guide Dogs revealed their newest caped statues on July 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A map showing the Bayfront property in Sarasota. (Image courtesy SBPO).
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • July 19, 2017
Bayfront redevelopment reaches major milestone

The Sarasota Bayfront Planning Organization issued requests for qualification on July 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dogs in public parks can no longer roam free, the City Commission said. Leash regulations were approved July 17.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 19, 2017
Sarasota dogs must be leashed in city parks

City commissioners chose not to include an exemption process in the ordinance that would give residents means to allow dogs off-leash in certain parks.

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  • News
    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.

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  • News
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