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Sarasota Military Academy Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson taught JROTC for seven years.
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 23, 2015
Cadets bid farewell to Dennis Richardson

Sarasota Military Academy honors JROTC instructor Sergeant Major Dennis Richardson Sr.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2015
Trump picks Gruters to lead campaign in Florida

Sarasota GOP Chairman Joe Gruters will lead Donald Trump's presidential campaign in Florida, and Sarasota will boast the candidate's first office in the state.

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The city of Sarasota is currently undertaking a $2.2 million roadway project in front of the soon-to-be occupied Sarasota Times building.
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  • Alex Mahadevan
  • October 23, 2015
Owner revives Sarasota Times building

Sharon Carole bought the historic downtown building for $2.1 million in 2014, and now plans to open a new restaurant early next year.

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An Atlanta-based development firm, Carter, plans to begin construction next week on 180 apartments in downtown Sarasota, in a project that dates back at least three years.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2015
Developer to break ground on 180 downtown apartments

Following a $7 million acquisition, Atlanta-based Carter aims to start construction next week on a downtown Sarasota project originally conceived by local entrepreneur Jesse Biter.

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    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 23, 2015
Rams seek players for fundraiser

The Riverview High boys basketball team will hold its Golf Outing fundraiser Nov. 14.

  • Sarasota
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Michelle Bullerdick and Karen Misantone
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  • Amanda Morales
  • October 22, 2015
CPC opens doors to community

Pillar of Hope brings support from community to Child Protection Center.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota photo contest winner: Oct. 22

Jennifer Miller submitted this photo of seagulls flying by a Big Pass sunset off of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Gulf Gate residents take swings at golf course plans

Representatives of Medallion homes got a cold reception at their development public workshop.

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20 N. Washington Blvd.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • October 22, 2015
Are 86 spaces a deal-breaker?

A parcel in a prime location at the corner of “Main and Main” generates one bid, even after a deadline extension.

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Devin Rutkowski, who owns several residential properties and formerly co-owned the Blue Rooster, is determined to get the city to change its policy on backflow prevention devices.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Resident inspires backlash to city's backflow prevention policy

Appearing at a series of municipal meetings this month, one Sarasota resident is calling attention to what he believes is a major eyesore invading the city’s shopping districts.

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The artist will take six months to create “Embracing our Differences,” which is slated for installation in April.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
City approves first piece in roundabout art series

Next spring, the city will install a new piece of public art in the center of the roundabout at Main Street and Orange Avenue: a 20-foot-tall, 2,500-pound, infinity-symbol-shaped sculpture.

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Solomon Shenker, owner of Sol Meyer New York Deli, spent 30 years in the culinary business before the fall opening of his Main Street restaurant.
    By
  • David Conway
  • October 22, 2015
Change continues to come to downtown Sarasota

As construction crews continue to toil away and storefronts swap tenants, we checked in on some projects of note in the heart of the city.

  • Sarasota
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Sage Lyons
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  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 10.22.15

  • Sarasota
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The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1 and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 8A-District 6 tournament.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Rams find success when it counts

The Riverview High volleyball team finished the regular season 19-1, the No. 2 seed Lady Rams will play for the Class 8A-District 6 title Oct. 22.

  • Sarasota
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The Cardinal Mooney football team clinched a playoff berth last Friday.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • October 22, 2015
Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

Sarasota Football Friday: Week 8

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