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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 25, 2017
Anonymous sources: No

The Lamestream Media’s slipshod practices and blatant biases are tarnishing the entire industry. In the old days, today’s fake news writers would get the Trump treatment: ‘You’re fired!’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A condo at 340 S. Palm Ave. sold for $3.3 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 25, 2017
Sarabande condominium sells for $3.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for May 8-12.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Some Indian Beach/Sapphire Shores residents think dogs shouldn' t be allowed off-leash in a neighborhood park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City untangles park leash law issues

Following feedback from concerned citizens, the city is taking more time to consider whether dogs should be allowed off leash in neighborhood parks.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A master plan for Bobby Jones Golf Club attempts to maintain the character of the two 18-hole courses.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Golf architect outlines Bobby Jones overhaul

Richard Mandell says Bobby Jones Golf Club needs major infrastructure upgrades, but the character of the courses don’t have to change for the facility to succeed.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mark Krucke' s art proposal used sea animals as the basis for a wayfinding system at the State Street parking garage.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
City could scrap State Street garage art

Following a controversy that led to demotions for three employees, the city attorney thinks the commission should throw away a batch of public art proposals.

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The Embassy Suites project may tower over a two-story Second Street building, but the developer says it is taking necessary precautions to minimize the impact.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 25, 2017
Space Invaders: Downtown deals with construction site spillover

Downtown residents and businesses continue to complain about the impact of neighboring developments. Is there enough room to build without trouble?

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Team Serenoa (Aidan Strzempka, John Piroli, Trenton Bardi, Jackson Septer, Nathan Turpin, Drew Halpin, Vivian Kuang, Aaron Whitley, and Jacqueline Putrino) won the GSJGA championship May 20.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Youth group wants golf back in middle school

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Brooks Larson started the Sailors' regional final on the mound.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Senior's timely performances have Sarasota baseball in final four

He's performed well at the plate and on the mound.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Enjoy this week' s edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 25, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.25.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Max Drewett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Jacqueline Putrino.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 25, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 05.25.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 24, 2017
What about the Christians?

It seems a bit like reverse discrimination, and Christian stereotypes should be part of the discussion.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 24, 2017
Sailors baseball advances to final four

Sarasota High scored four runs in the fifth inning to take the lead.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The boat ramp is scheduled to reopen Thursday.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 23, 2017
Tenth Street Boat Ramp to close temporarily

Beginning tonight, the city will temporarily close the boat ramp for 36 hours as crews resurface the Centennial Park parking lot.

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  • News
Historical photos were on display during the dedication of the 15 historic markers that have now been installed throughout Newtown.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 23, 2017
Newtown Alive earns state recognition

The ongoing project to document and preserve the history of Sarasota’s historic African American community wins Historic Preservation Award.

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