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Flower baskets line the light poles in the 1600 block of Main Street in downtown Sarasota.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
Light pole flower baskets sprout up downtown

The Downtown Improvement District has begun installing a series of light pole flower baskets on Main Street, part of a larger project throughout the area.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The city is considering a similar pricing structure to the parking meters removed in 2011, though staff wants to more thoroughly vet the equipment before installing it.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 10, 2016
How much will you pay at parking meters?

Next month, the City Commission will consider staff recommendations on paid parking. Right now, questions remain on what a pricing model should look like.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Dr. Edward Feldman lights the torch to signal the start of The Glenridge Senior Olympics.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 10, 2016
The Glenridge: Let the games begin

Members compete in series of games and activities in the spirit of the Olympic Games.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The city workshop is the first step toward adjusting regulations on new projects bordering Laurel Park.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 9, 2016
City prepares to vet Laurel Park zoning changes

Staff is holding a community workshop to discuss new zoning regulations, drafted after the city rejected the proposed expansion of the Woman’s Exchange.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 9, 2016
Van fire slows traffic in east Sarasota County

Emergency officials have opened one lane of traffic on southbound I-75 near University Parkway following a complete shutdown of the corridor.

  • Sarasota
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Courtesy photo. Dr. Barbara Shirley. Alta Vista Elementary School is a Title 1 school with 93% of the students eligible for free or reduced meals. Dr. Barbara Shirley has been the principal since 2007.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 8, 2016
Alta Vista principal named SCOPE Boundary Crosser

Barbara Shirley is named the SCOPE 2016 Boundary Crosser for success of Eagle Academy program.

  • Sarasota
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Barry Nicholson of Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul Featuring the Hellacious Horns performed during the 2015 Giving Hunger The Blues.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 8, 2016
Giving Hunger the Blues relocates to Van Wezel

The block party will become a bayfront event with three stages to showcase 20 musical acts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
EVO Athletics gymnastics coach Jason Collins works with the team during the gym's grand opening celebration Aug. 6. Photo by Jen Blanco.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 6, 2016
EVO tumbles toward success

Athletics center celebrates opening with demonstrations and clinics.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siesta Key Association Publicity Chair Joe Volpe flips through Sarasota County's flood ordinance at SKA's meeting last night.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 5, 2016
Sarasota County prepares for new FEMA flood maps

FEMA is reevaluating Sarasota County’s flood risk, prompting Sarasota County to tweak its flood plain ordinance.

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Thousands of spectators will come for tonight's Music on Main. File photo.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 5, 2016
Music on Main benefits Selah Freedom

Lakewood Ranch Main Street hosts live concert.

  • East County
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Lakewood Ranch High School student Paige Merriman during her performance. Merriman won 2015 Rock for a Cause competition and took home a check for $1,500.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks band submissions

The 3rd annual Rock for a Cause is looking for local bands and music acts for the Nov. 12 event

  • Sarasota
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Dennis Nessel captured this shot of Sarasota Bay from O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: August 4

Dennis Nessel captured this shot of Sarasota Bay from O’Leary’s Tiki Bar and Grill.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 4, 2016
Mast takes fundraising lead in School Board race

Prominent local GOP political donor Gary Kompothecras is among Sarasota County School Board candidate Teresa Mast’s newest financial backers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Cafe Baci gets witty with marquee.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
And that's what it's all about

Cafe Baci has fun with marquee phrases.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Yukon stretches his paw to Alyssa Murrell as she prepares to read to him.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 4, 2016
Lend me your floppy ears

Children and dogs partner to build reading confidence before the start of the school year.

  • Sarasota
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