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Sarasota

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Congratulations to this month's winners of our photo contest!

Gordon Silver, Lou Newman and JoAnn Schwencke have won the Observer's photo contest for June.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
22 bags of cocaine were found in the vehicle, according to the Sheriff's Office, totaling almost 35 grams.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • July 6, 2017
Cocaine-trafficking arrest results from seat-belt traffic stop

About 35 grams of cocaine was recovered from the vehicle, and almost $1,000 in cash.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A unit in the 1350 Main Residential building in downtown Sarasota sold for $615,000.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2017
1350 Main Residential condo sells for $615,000

Residential real estate transactions for June 19-23.

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  • Real Estate
Dylan Heinz and Mark Brunsvold.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Riverview students win Nacra 15 division of Youth National Championships

The event took place in Corpus Christi, Texas.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Ben Wylie points to Hector Rodriguez and credits him with a good shot.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Paddle up: A back-and-forth on ping pong

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sands Robnick.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 07.06.17

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • July 6, 2017
Bobby Jones course needs change, not bailout

And the county should face the truth about affordable housing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Residents say dislodged and missing bricks on Hawkins Court are causing problems.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Laurel Park residents ask for brick street repair

On Hawkins Court, portions of a brick-lined street are deteriorating. The city is working to address the issue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Roots on large trees planted in the 1800 block of Second Street are emerging from the ground and dislodging portions of the sidewalk — one reason the city should be careful about where it puts trees, staff says.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
City pushes for tree resolution

City staff hopes a citizen committee will bring closure to tree-related issues that have lingered for more than two years.

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  • News
New College wants to grow while maintaining its intimate character.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 6, 2017
Power in Numbers: New College embarks on growth plan

New College of Florida wants to boost its enrollment and its standing among the nation's top liberal arts schools. Can the school's leaders pull it off?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 6, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 7.6.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2017
Sarasota Superintendent Todd Bowden outlines plan to get every student reading on grade level

In a letter to readers, Bowden explains how Sarasota County Schools can improve in the coming years, starting with helping students master the foundational skill of reading.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2017
Selby celebrates the Fourth of July

Several Sarasotans spent their Independence Day playing lawn games and watching fireworks at Selby Gardens' All-American BBQ.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 4, 2017
Siesta fireworks dazzle despite damp weather

Over 2,000 fireworks shells exploded over the beach on Siesta Key. Then came the rain.

  • Sarasota
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