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Sarasota

Street flooding is a frequent problem in Sarasota, but officials have targeted Harbor Acres as a particularly challenging part of the county.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 29, 2017
County examines Harbor Acres flooding issues

Residents in the bayfront neighborhood have significant concerns about flooding. Officials say fixing the problem won’t be easy.

  • Sarasota
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Projects like Vue Sarasota Bay have moved forward based on approval from city staff, rather than elected officials.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2017
Time to review development incentives

The city’s Andres Duany-inspired zoning code for downtown is glaringly flawed with incentives favoring development, writes Planning Board member Eileen Normile.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 29, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.29.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota man arrested in two hit-and-run crashes

FHP files multiple charges against man they say was at the wheel.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 28, 2017
Civil Rights: In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

In 1950s Sarasota, Shiela Sanders found her voice.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 28, 2017
Kids say the darnedest things: introducing Uncle Sam

Children offer their initial perceptions of American's favorite star-spangled pal.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County Schools earned an A rating again from the Florida Department of Education.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Sarasota County Schools earn an A from the state

The district has earned an A every year since grading begin in 2004.

  • Sarasota
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Owen Booth tells his father Willy about his first day of kindergarten at Southside Elementary last year.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • June 28, 2017
Schools starting earlier than past years

The Aug. 14 start date ensures testing will end before winter break.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
The Space Race: Longboater's precise engineering helped John Glenn fly high, return safely

Frank Cona and his team worked to develop a thermometer that could measure the temperature of the fuel to help Glenn return to Earth.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 28, 2017
Love without boundaries: How one Sarasota couple fought for family and acceptance

Brock Beason and Dave Edwards met in 1990. In 2002, they adopted a son, Matthew.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Pauline Kozuch may not have built bombers during World War II, but she still felt compelled to “do her part.”Â
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 28, 2017
The Home Front: Rosie the Riveters and plenty of other women were essential during war

Like her peers, Tara resident pitched in any way she could.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 28, 2017
Ben Franklin, we need you more than ever

To preserve what our Founders created, Ben Franklin knew it depended on our having the proper temper in the public square.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
My grandfather, Burton E. Carson I, served with Gen. John Pershing's American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. During World War II, my grandfather served on the homefront as part of Civil Defense.
    By
  • Kelly Carson
  • June 28, 2017
For all its warts, America really is great

My family has been at the forefront of our nation's history since the beginning.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
In February, Mote release this male adult sea turtle, Sea Salt, off Lido Key.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • June 27, 2017
Mote recovers dead turtle off Lido Key

The approximately 175 pound adult male loggerhead turtle was removed from the beach by Lido Key lifeguards.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 27, 2017
Riverview football gets new head coach

Former coach Todd Johnson stepped down to pursue a non-football job.

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