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What the final design of the Women's Sports Museum might look like.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2016
Group hopes to bring Women's Sports Museum to Sarasota

A former women's baseball player wants to throw a fastball through sports' glass ceiling.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Canada's James Palmer and the USA's Jeremy Smith prepare to launch out of the gate during the 2016 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup race in Sarasota.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2016
The 2016 UCI BMX Supercross World Cup come to Sarasota

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn

  • Sarasota
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Isabel Traba won four events at the Tri-County Swim Meet on Oct. 8, including the girls 200 individual medley and the 100 fly.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.13.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.13.16

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney senior quarterback Tristan Hillerich has a chance to make a ton of plays against St. Pete Catholic on Oct. 14.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 13, 2016
That's the ticket...

Check out this week's top Sarasota area sporting events.

  • Sarasota
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Although many readers were critical of downtown Sarasota, others criticized the proliferation of bars and spoke positively about the city.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2016
Readers respond: Is Sarasota Fun?

We asked, and you told us whether you thought the city of Sarasota was an exciting place to be — and what officials should do to make it more fun.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 13, 2016
COPS CORNER: Sarasota 10.13.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County residents can register to vote, or update their name, address or signature through Tuesday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2016
Judge extends voter registration deadline

The Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections will be accepting voter registration forms through Oct. 18.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Benderson Development has continued to modify plans for the 24-acre Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 12, 2016
Best Western owner hires lawyer for Siesta Promenade discussions

Prominent Sarasota Attorney Morgan Bentley is representing the Best Western Plus Gateway Siesta Key as the 24-acre plans move through Sarasota County’s development process.

  • Sarasota
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Pedestrian traffic managers worked on St. Armands Circle from March 9 to April 3 during an FDOT pilot program.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 11, 2016
Crossing guards could return to St. Armands

Despite mixed reviews following a test run, Circle leaders see enhanced pedestrian management as part of an all-of-the-above strategy to combat congestion.

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Food truck operators will have to wait until Nov. 8, for decision regarding more relaxed food truck ordinance.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 10, 2016
Commissioners table food truck ordinance

After much discussion today, Sarasota County commissioners asked staff to revise relaxed food truck regulations to address concerns regarding residential impacts.

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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Rotary Club celebrates Sarasota pioneers

Rotary Club of Sarasota hosts 600 for 44th annual Pioneer Picnic at Robarts Arena.

  • Sarasota
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 9, 2016
Families enjoy Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival harvest

Fruitville Grove hosted the 28th annual Pumpkin Festival with pumpkin patch and hayrides this weekend.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 8, 2016
Phillippi Shores 7k ends with photo finish

Phillippi Shores International Baccalaureate World School hosts 8th annual 7K and 1-mile Fun Run Saturday, Oct. 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 7, 2016
Chamber salutes businesses, prepares for new leadership

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce recognized local businesses during the 96th annual Membership Meeting and Luncheon.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota County School District has assured parents it is dealing with any creepy clown sightings.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 7, 2016
Sarasota schools offer counseling for ‘creepy clown sightings’

The Sarasota County School District this morning urged parents to discuss the issue with students and encourage safety on social media.

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