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Sarasota

    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Local Marines celebrate the Corps' 241st birthday

Current and retired active duty Marines gathered at Marina Jacks today to for the 14th annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Local Marines celebrate the Corps' 241st birthday

Current and retired active duty Marines gathered at Marina Jacks today to for the 14th annual Marine Corps Birthday Celebration.

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  • News
Roderick Barongi captured this shot of a black skimmer over the Sarasota Bay one early morning.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 10

Roderick Barongi captured this shot of a black skimmer over the Sarasota Bay one early morning.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The home at 1475 Siesta Drive sold recently for $2.36 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 10, 2016
Sunset Bay home sells for $2.36 million

Transactions for Oct. 24-28

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Shayla, left, garnered 42% of Dream Harbor votes to win the position of mayor in the fictitious town. She is pictured with fellow Dream Harbor political hopefuls Alexa, Getzemany, Zhenasia, Jacqueline and Bella. Not pictured: candidates Gabby and Jennifer
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • November 10, 2016
Girls Inc. elects mayor

After a campaign that both united and inspired residents, Shayla emerges victorious in Dream Harbor's mayoral race.

  • Sarasota
  • News
On Nov. 5, senior Austin Katz and the Riverview boys swim team won the Class 4A state title for the third year in a row. Katz participated in three relays at the meet, winning two of them.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.10.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 11.10.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview will need senior quarterback Mike Welcer to utilize his legs in the Rams' playoff game against Olympia on Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
That's the ticket ...

The top match-ups this week in Sarasota sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Wolf Johnson cleans his racket with alcohol after winning a match at the Sarasota Table Tennis Club on Nov. 7.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota Table Tennis Club prides itself on diversity and competition

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior cross country runner Elayna Goodman chopped 50 seconds off her personal best time this season, down to 19:07. That is one second off the school record.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 10, 2016
Riverview senior cross country runner's summer work pays off

She slashed about 50 seconds off her personal record this season

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Residents peruse the produce options available at the Lido Key Veggie Market Nov. 3. The event’s organizers are hopeful the market will allow barrier island residents to reduce their trips onto the mainland.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
Farmers market brings produce to Lido

On Nov. 3, the Lido Pavilion hosted the key’s inaugural Veggie Market, a weekly open-air produce sale designed to serve barrier island residents.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The valet parking stand used to be located on the Circle itself, but the service will move to a side street with a new operator in place.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
St. Armands searches for new valet

After the city declined to renew the contract of the current valet operator, St. Armands Circle leaders are planning for a new service.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Mike Moran addresses supporters at the Republican Party of Sarasota County’s election night event at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
Business as usual: Moran beats Atkins for commission seat

The Republican Party is maintaining its control of the Sarasota County Commission. How will the partisan makeup of the board influence the group’s decision making?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Under current rates, the new University Parkway Whole Foods would generate about $87,000 in impact fees. But if the developer doesn’t pull a building permit before April 1, the total will jump to $124,000.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • November 10, 2016
Sarasota County leaders approve impact fee increase

County commissioners approved larger fees on new development Tuesday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lt. Col. James Doolittle, left foreground, and Navy Capt. Marc A. Mitscher, skipper of the USS Hornet, gathered the 79 other Raiders for a group photo prior to launching the Raid over Tokyo on April 18, 1942. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 10, 2016
A tribute to veterans

Take a break from the elections. Take in a good story of old-fashioned American patriotism and heroism to remind you of the America you love. On Friday, thank a vet.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 10, 2016
WELCOME BACK: Construction continues in downtown Sarasota

As Sarasota prepares for a season filled with cranes and construction crews, here's a breakdown of five of the biggest projects in the works.

  • Sarasota
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