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  • Adam Hughes
  • July 28, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $6 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between July 11 and July 15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The county instituted new rules at the Selby Library prohibiting certain behavior July 10.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Library concerns highlight city, county homeless divide

Sarasota County is addressing complaints regarding illegal behavior at the County Administration Building and Selby Library, but the topic has revived tensions regarding a come-as-you-are homeless shelter.

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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 28, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 07.28.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney senior linebacker and wide receiver Vinny Conetta hopes the hard work the Cougars put in during the offseason will result in their best season come fall.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • July 28, 2016
Making it Count

Sarasota area football programs hope strong offseason will lead to success in the fall.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota firefighters competed against the Sarasota Police Department in a sandwich-making competition outside the Wawa station on North Washington Boulevard Thursday, June 9. The new location is Sarasota's first.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 27, 2016
Wawa among proposed Fruitville projects

The Fruitville Road corridor near downtown Sarasota is attracting new commercial development.

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Photo by Ryan Joseph.
    A time to celebrate |
  • July 27, 2016
Just Married: Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon

Sara Sardelli and Kenny Rachon were married May 6

  • Sarasota
  • Celebrations
Signs along Osprey Avenue prepare drivers for the upcoming closure of the Osprey Avenue bridge.
    By
  • David Conway
  • July 26, 2016
Osprey bridge closure causes concern among Orange Avenue residents

Beginning Aug. 1, the Osprey Avenue bridge will be closed for up to a year — and yet another group is worried about how traffic changes may impact them.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County Supervisor of Elections Kathy Dent released sample ballots today ahead of the Aug. 30 primary.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 26, 2016
County shares sample ballots for August primary

Sarasota County voters can now find sample ballots for the upcoming primary election online.

  • Sarasota
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File photo. Patriot Plaza welcomes crowds during the June 2014 dedication ceremony.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 26, 2016
Patriot Plaza honored for architecture

The Florida Association of the American Institute of Architects People’s Choice Competition for 2016 recognizes Patriot Plaza.

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Madelaine Ruhl gets close to photograph the corpse flower Seymour.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 25, 2016
Crowds line up to smell corpse flower in bloom

Seymour the corpse flower is in bloom at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens and Audrey is due to bloom soon.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota County is holding a public meeting Tuesday at 1980 Landings Blvd. to allow for public comment on the proposed budget.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 25, 2016
School Board set to talk budget

The Sarasota County School Board is holding a public meeting to discuss the district’s budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year.

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Fortson Homes is planning 18 workforce homes on Old Bradenton Road in the city of Sarasota.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 22, 2016
Workforce housing slated for north Sarasota

Developer Fortson Homes aims to build 18 homes on Old Bradenton Road.

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A temporary sign marking Church of the Palms' entrance stands among construction materials sit in a closed lane on Bee Ridge Road. The signs were placed when construction began on the road in January.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • July 22, 2016
County commissioners respond to Bee Ridge construction complaint

The Church of Palms was faced with closing its preschool for the second time this month before the county adjusted construction plans.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Audrey and Seymour the two corpse flowers at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 21, 2016
What’s the stink at Selby Gardens?

Corpse flowers “Seymour” and “Audrey” are set to bloom releasing a putrid scent.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jeff Hradek opens the cabinet that holds the more than 50 Sarasota High School shirts he's leaving behind for the next principal.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • July 21, 2016
Hradek leaves big shoes and shirts to fill

Jeff Hradek will retire after 13 years as Sarasota High School's principal.

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