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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • June 27, 2016
Detert to serve on Sarasota County Commission

State Sen. Nancy Detert was unopposed in her run for the District 3 seat on the Sarasota County Commission.

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Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton winning the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award in Orlando.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 24, 2016
Carolyn Johnson, Isabel Norton honored by Leadership Florida

Carolyn Johnson and Isabel Norton are recognized with the Leadership Florida Distinguished Member Award.

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The Sarasota Police Department shared this image of the scene at Orange Avenue and Main Street following the fatal motorcycle accident Friday morning.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 24, 2016
Motorcyclist killed in Orange Avenue roundabout crash

A motorcyclist died after crashing into the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue in downtown Sarasota early Friday morning.

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Charles Preston Rawls captured this shot of an approaching storm over Celery Fields.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Charles Preston Rawls captured this shot of an approaching storm over Celery Fields.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 23, 2016
Barwin overshoots on guns

In the wake of incidents like the Orlando massacre, government officials can’t resist the urge to do something. But they always want to intervene in ways that restrict your liberty.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Although the county's regulations currently prohibit on-site transactions at Ted Sperling Park, officials are working to change that rule.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2016
County proposes allowing payments at Lido park

The county and city are working on a potential rule change at Ted Sperling Park that would allow commercial operators to accept payments on-site.

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Although some residents are eager to see upgrades at Arlington Park, others are concerned about the effects of growth on the surrounding neighborhood.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2016
Officials, residents talk Arlington Park improvements

With more than $2 million slated for investment in Arlington Park, the city is seeking citizen feedback on improvements — but how much is too much for nearby residents?

  • Sarasota
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The city has budgeted $300,00 to replace the American course greens at Bobby Jones Golf Club, dipping into funds reserved for replacing the facility's aging clubhouse.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 23, 2016
Bobby Jones improvements raise questions about funding

Citizens and city officials agree Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of serious upgrades. They just have a different idea of the best course to take.

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    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 23, 2016
South Cocoanut Bayou sells for $2.4 million

Built in 2000, 4415 Mangrove Place has five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,535 square feet of living area.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • June 23, 2016
Redeemer campus grows with congregation

Church of the Redeemer members met this month to discuss a three-phase plan for expansion in downtown Sarasota.

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Booker boys basketball coach Phil Helmuth was named the school's new Athletic Director June 20. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Tornadoes names new AD

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As Benderson Development advances plans for the Siesta Promenade project, a nearby resident wants the builder to consider the needs of a nearby neighborhood.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Letter to the Editor: Sarasota 06.23.16

A resident takes issue with a proposed Stickney Point project — and asks a developer to give back to the neighboring community.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 06.23.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
JR's Old Packinghouse Cafe owner J.R. Garraus surveys the damage to the rear of his restaurant following a six-alarm fire.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 23, 2016
WHAT'S HAPPENING: Week of 06.23.16

A fire led to damage at JR’s Old Packinghouse Cafe, and construction on the Coon Key Bridge is temporarily on hold.

  • Sarasota
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Left to right: Sarasota Sharks swimmers Drew Clark, Austin Katz, Danny Erlenmeyer, Keanan Dols, Bethany Leap, Nancy Hu and Matthew Garcia will all compete for an opportunity to swim at the 2016 Rio Olympics.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • June 23, 2016
Making the Cut

Sarasota Sharks send strong contingent to U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

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