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  • August 17, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: August 17

Judith Bell photographed this wood stork outside her front door one morning in Sarasota.

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  • Neighbors
Daniele Daddario, Katie Marques and Lynette Claude
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 17, 2017
ODA celebrates new facilities

Out-of-Door Academy’s lower school celebrated the renovation of its marine science laboratory and the addition of 730 solar panels to the campus.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Clark Dean is the first American in 50 years to win the single scull race at the World Rowing Junior Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 17, 2017
Dean makes history with single scull win at World Juniors

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dumaka Atkins coaches his guys in camp.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 17, 2017
Booker football wants to make program's former glory new again

It has brought in coaches with ties to the school's past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Danny Mars. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 17, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.17.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.17.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Talik Keaton.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 17, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Talik Keaton

The Booker senior talks the University of South Florida and his favorite football memory.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two properties at 1102 N. Casey Key Road recently sold for $3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 17, 2017
Casey Road properties sell for $3 million

Residential real estate transactions for July 31-Aug. 4.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
A tricolored heron stalks through the water at Celery Fields in Sarasota.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 17, 2017
Not suited for a dump

Next Wednesday’s hearings on a proposal to approve a construction-waste recycling plant near the Celery Fields will be a test of the vision county commissioners have for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Despite residents' concerns, the Bird Key Yacht Club contends it has a right to build pickleball courts on its property.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 17, 2017
Bird Key residents volley complaints at pickleball proposal

The Bird Key Yacht Club has been unable to quiet resident concerns about plans to build pickleball courts, setting the stage for a prolonged fight.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The U.S. 41-Gulfstream Avenue intersection isn’t too busy in August, but barrier island residents believe improving traffic flow on these streets is crucial. The city, however, is focusing more on pedestrian-oriented changes.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 17, 2017
Taming U.S. 41: City, residents discuss roadway changes

The city wants to make U.S. 41 safer for pedestrians. Residents want to make it less congested. Is there a solution that can satisfy everyone’s needs?

  • Sarasota
  • News
A monument to Confederate soldiers stands in front of the Manatee County Courthouse.
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 17, 2017
Manatee monument

Symbol of oppression or lesson of history?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.17.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The Sarasota Visitor Center will leave its current office at 710 Main Street on Aug. 18.
    By
  • Ryan Butler
  • August 16, 2017
Visit Sarasota County to relocate to Chamber of Commerce building

The visitor center will close its current downtown office on Aug. 18.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 16, 2017
FPRA hosts awards luncheon

The Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association honored its current and incoming board members.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • August 16, 2017
Three things

A cool half million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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