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Sarasota

    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
St. Boniface sends off graduating class

The preschool graduated seven students on May 18.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: May 18

Tom McGee captured this shot of a limpkin feeding its baby at Celery Fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Norma Albertha Winter works on one of the 11 paintings she is creating for Historic Spanish Point.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota artist finds peace at Historic Spanish Point

For Norma Albertha Winter, her art isn't just her passion, it's her purpose.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 18, 2017
Welcome, commissioners

New Commissioners Hagen Brody and Jennifer Ahearn-Koch say it’s difficult to determine a top priority. They should read Tom Barwin’s 2016 budget letter. That will sober them up quickly.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Martin Hyde lost in last week' s runoff election to Jennifer Ahearn-Koch and Hagen Brody.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
Martin Hyde has his say

City questions still need answers.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 18, 2017
Don't do it

‘Oh, come on, you know where downtown is.’ It’s where the big buildings are.'

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2017
This is no time to cut Visit Florida’s funds

Consumer products giants know they must keep advertising or lose market share.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 1372 Harbor Drive sold for $6 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 18, 2017
Harbor Acres home sells for $6 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Josh Hill leaps through the air at Rad Parkour.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2017
Leap of faith keeps parkour teacher moving forward

Sarasota man continues his passion after a horrific motorcycle crash.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
This rendering showcases the planned design of the redeveloped Sandcastle Resort.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Lido hotel plans draw questions

Although residents aren’t objecting to plans to redevelop the Sandcastle Resort at Lido Beach, they have some concerns about the project’s impact on traffic and more.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Memorial maps out more growth

The expansion of Sarasota Memorial Hospital’s main campus has led to a parking shortage, which the hospital will address with a $12 million garage project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mayor Shelli Freeland Eddie, left, honors outgoing Commissioners Suzanne Atwell, center, and Susan Chapman on Friday during their final commission meeting. Photo courtesy Jan Thornburg/City of Sarasota
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 18, 2017
Atwell, Chapman say goodbye to commission

Suzanne Atwell and Susan Chapman reflect on their time as city commissioners — and discuss their diverging plans for the future.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lisa Lyon teaches technique at wrestling practice.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2017
Booker's Lyon takes over the wrestling program

She inherits the program from longtime coach Bill Pitts.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.18.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Adrian Guzman.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 18, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.18.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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