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Photo by Robin Hartill.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Chef sniffs out the competition

Southeastern Guide Dog pup in-training visits Superheroes on Parade.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Courtesy photo. Camille Cline
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Community Briefs 9.8.16

Updates from around your community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
File photo. President George W. Bush gives a statement just minutes after learning of the attacks during a visit to Emma E. Booker Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota remembers 9/11

How the community of Sarasota will always remember the attacks of Sept. 11.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Beach Road on the path to legal battles

A couple accuses the Siesta Key-based Reopen Beach Road campaign of spreading misinformation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Airport budget decreases after security improvements

The Sarasota Manatee International Airport’s budget for fiscal year 2017 doesn’t show any major changes, but that doesn’t mean the airport is remaining the same.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 8, 2016
Handling Hermine; County, city address fallout from Hermine

Minor flooding and power outages aside, Sarasota County missed the worst of Hurricane Hermine.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Plant Parents employee Mark Miller waters a flower basket on Main Street. Maintenance is one of the primary expenses associated with the Downtown in Bloom project.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2016
DID leaders hope flower baskets grow downtown's appeal

The brains behind downtown's newest beautification project know there will be some growing pains, but they're confident light pole flower baskets will blossom into a striking amenity.

  • Sarasota
  • News
After his promotion, Parks and Recreation Director Jerry Fogle has researched the process of establishing a parks district in Florida.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 8, 2016
City Commission to consider park tax

As part of an ongoing expansion of the city’s parks department, officials could create a dedicated taxing district to fund improvements.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 8, 2016
Why beaches erode

Mother Nature, of course, constantly erodes the sand on the region’s beaches. But the government agencies certainly make matters worse when it comes to renourishing.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 8, 2016
Siesta Bayside home sells for $1.25 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 22 and August 26.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 09.08.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High senior Sage Lyons won her first meet of the season, crossing the finish line in 19 minutes, 37 seconds at the Bradenton Runners Club XC Invitational Sept. 3.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sage Lyons just keeps going

Altitude training pays off as Sarasota senior wins first meet of the season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Austin Katz won a silver medal in the 200-meter backstroke at the Junior Pan Pacific Swimming Championships Aug. 24-27, in Maui. (courtesy)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Riverview senior prepares to make waves in return to the pool.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota Christian volleyball player Brooke Wagler recorded nine aces in the Blazers 3-1 victory versus St. Stephen’s Aug. 30.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

Sarasota Just the Stats: 09.08.16

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Riverview senior Keanan Dols and his Rams teammates will host the Riverview Invitational Sept. 10, at the Selby Aquatic Center.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • September 8, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

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