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Riverview volleyball captain Margo Schnapf, pictured in the Kennedy Caucus Room of the U.S. Senate, was one of two girls from Florida chosen to participate in Girls Nation. (courtesy)
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  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Rams outside hitter Margo Schnapf juggles responsibility

Riverview volleyball captain was one of two girls chosen to represent Florida at Girls Nation, in Washington, D.C.

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Mark and Annette Gabrick groove to "What is hip?" at Friday Fest at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota Calendar 8.18.16

Sarasota and Siesta Key events for the week of Aug. 18.

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Jorge Blanco's sculpture, "BRAVO!", is an advisory board's top choice for a new public sculpture — but only after a round of revoting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Discord arises on public art project

A question is dividing the residents responsible for placing sculptures in the center of the city’s roundabouts: What, exactly, should public artwork look like?

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Courtesy photo. A two-property sale on Casey Key tops all transactions in this week’s real estate.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • August 18, 2016
Casey Key properties sell for $5.5 million

The following residential real estate transactions took place between August 1 and August 5.

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  • Real Estate
Republican incumbents in both races hope to ward off challengers for spots on the Sarasota County Hospital Board
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILES: Sarasota County Hospital Board, Seats 1 and 3

In the upcoming Aug. 30 primary, five Republican candidates are competing for a spot in two general election races.

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Frank DiCicco says his neighbors in the eastern part of the county encouraged him to run for the commission seat.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
CANDIDATE PROFILE: Frank DiCicco, County Commission District 1

Frank DiCicco is positioning himself as an outsider willing to challenge the influence of developers in local politics — and he believes this year, that message will resonate with Republican primary voters.

  • Sarasota
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  • David Conway
  • August 18, 2016
Cops Corner: Sarasota 08.18.16

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

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Former ODA outfielder Desmond Lindsay tied a team record for the Brooklyn Cyclones, finishing with seven RBI Aug. 12.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.18.16

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 08.18.16

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Sena Szczepaniuk and Madelyne Anderson won the Girls 14 Open Gold Division of the 2016 Junior Beach Tour Championships July 22-24. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
Hit or Miss: Jen Blanco

Pine View sophomore wins beach volleyball crown.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cardinal Mooney senior Vinny Conetta will kickoff his final season Aug. 19 during the Cougars Preseason Classic versus DeSoto County.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 18, 2016
That's the ticket ...

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

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Lynn Woods winds up to bowl.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 17, 2016
Chamber challenges businesses to bowling tournament

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce hosts twelve teams for bowling tournament Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Sarasota Lanes.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2016
Sarasota Herald-Tribune staff moves to unionize

Organizers have cited their dissatisfaction with parent company GateHouse Media in preparing to join the NewsGuild - CWA.

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The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows plans to construct a permanent restroom at Bay Island Park.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • August 17, 2016
County plans bathrooms for Siesta Key park

The tentative budget for fiscal year 2017 shows the addition of restrooms to Nora Patterson Bay Island Park.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 17, 2016
CNBC names Sarasota among best places to start a business

The news website this month ranked the city 15th on its list of top metro areas to launch a business venture.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 17, 2016
We recommend …

While the presidential race saps everyone’s attention, the local races certainly have as great an effect, sometimes greater, on your everyday life than the national elections.

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