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Hurricane Matthew is throwing off the sports schedule.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Hurricane Matthew forces sports cancellations in Sarasota

Sarasota County is currently under a Tropical Storm Watch.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The downtown Sarasota Hyatt may have sold for as much as $75 million.
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • October 6, 2016
Downtown Sarasota Hyatt sells for as much as $75 million

A Tampa doctor bought the 294-room hotel for at least $57 million this week.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's help in identify the suspect in a motorcycle theft.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Sheriff requests community assistance to identify suspect in motorcycle theft

The Sarasota County Sheriff's Department has released video of a suspect in a motorcycle theft at 5409 Avila Avenue.

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file photo.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota County schools to remain open during storm

Public schools in Sarasota County will be open on Friday, Oct. 7.

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    By
  • David Conway
  • October 6, 2016
Is Sarasota fun?

Thunder by the Bay left. Opening a new bar is an ordeal. As the city works to maintain its identity in the face of growth, are officials and residents killing the buzz downtown?

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Sarasota and Manatee counties remain under a tropical storm watch Thursday.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota remains under tropical storm watch

Hurricane Matthew’s path remains trained on the east coast of Florida.

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Riverview senior Libero Samantha Norden prepares to serve in a match against Lithia Newsome on Sept. 7.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Riverview volleyball has rare shot at a district title

The Rams haven't won a district title in at least a decade.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta leads his team against Southeast.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
That's the ticket...

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

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Controversial builder draws complaints on Siesta

After being banned from building on Anna Maria Island, Shawn Kaleta has started generating concerns from Siesta Key property owners.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Siesta Key Village Association is pursuing a partnership with SCAT to install a trolley on the island by December.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key trolley plans roll forward

The Siesta Key Village Association hopes to have a trolley service installed on Siesta Key by December — and the group is already working to attract riders.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lorie Tiernay stands on her back deck directly across the canal from the Siesta Key wastewater facility.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 6, 2016
Siesta Key wastewater discharge raises questions

Some residents think the red tide bloom was exacerbated by wastewater released from a Siesta Key facility.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • October 6, 2016
Shanah Tovah

Local temples celebrate Rosh Hashanah Sunday evening.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview wing AJ Caldwell has committed to the University of South Alabama.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 6, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.06.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.06.16

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • October 6, 2016
Amendment 1: Bad for the future

This proposed amendment appears to be for solar power. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies’ profits.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Suncoast Technical College Director Todd Bowden is a finalist for Sarasota County School District superintendent.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 5, 2016
Superintendent finalist cleared of harassment allegations

A report detailing harassment allegations against superintendent finalist Todd Bowden deems the claims 'unfounded.'

  • Sarasota
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