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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 25, 2015
Southside welcomes students for first day of school

Students complete the first day back to school at Southside Elementary School.

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Spencer Carter plays safety and running back for Booker High.
    By
  • Jen Blanco
  • August 25, 2015
Leaving a Mark

Booker High senior safety Spencer Carter hopes to bring a district championship back to Booker for the first time since 2007.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 25, 2015
Siesta neighborhoods receive grant funding

As part of the Neighborhood Initiative Grant Program, Sarasota County commissioners approved payments of more than $16,000 to two Siesta Key homeowners associations for capital improvements.

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Commissioner Christine Robinson, who voted for the change, said the issue of hunting on public lands could be, for some families, about sustainability.
    By
  • Jack Short
  • August 24, 2015
County sets sights on public-land hunting

Sarasota County commissioners approved a change to language that determines how people use public lands, to open the way for hunting. The item approved at Monday’s meeting removes hunting from a list of specifically restricted activities, on public land

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Preliminary site plans show Jebco's plans for land near the Whitaker Bayou.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 24, 2015
Residents, developers talk North Trail condo project

Last week, representatives for Jebco Ventures fielded questions regarding a multi-phase, mixed-use project that will initially bring 76 condos to the Whitaker Bayou waterfront.

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Henry Greenawalt
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • August 24, 2015
Back to School at Bay Haven

Students head back to class at Bay Haven School of Basics Plus

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Andrea and Ella Hunt on the first day of school at Phillippi Shores Elementary School.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 24, 2015
Phillippi parents prepare for first day of school

Phillippi Shores Elementary PTO hosts a Boohoo Yahoo breakfast for parents dropping off students.

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    By
  • Jack Short
  • August 24, 2015
Heroin deaths force Medical Examiner budget increase

The 12th Circuit Medical Examiner’s Office has asked for an additional $185,000 in the next fiscal year partly due to an increase in heroin overdoses.

  • Sarasota
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Diane Kingery Gentsch talks with Clarissa Thomasson and Barbara Wilkes Asony at the Saramana chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution booth.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • August 22, 2015
Women's Equity Luncheon celebrates 19th Amendment

Local organizations gathered at Polo Grill in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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Cathy Christophi with her friends Luke, Booboo and Mandy.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 21, 2015
Friday Fest grooves along the bayfront

Yesterdayze brings top hits from 1960s to life at Friday Fest concert.

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    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • August 21, 2015
FYI Friday: Randy the Rooster ruffles feathers in Osprey

This week's FYI Friday features news about a cocky rooster, plans for Five Points Park and more!

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2015
District starts year with fresh logo

The Sarasota County School District this week unveiled a new logo, which will debut as school begins Monday.

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File photo. The shoals of Big Pass are the location for this weekend's Party on the Pass.
    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 21, 2015
Residents prepare to Party on the Pass

More than 1,100 people are slated to attend Sunday's event, which is aimed at creating awareness about plans to dredge the inlet north of Siesta Key.

  • Sarasota
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This rendering showcases the types of improvements the city is working to implement along First Street.
    By
  • David Conway
  • August 21, 2015
City to begin work on First Street improvements Monday

Starting Aug. 24, the city will partially close a portion of First Street for a $2.2 million project, implementing streetscape changes designed to create a more pedestrian friendly environment.

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    By
  • Amanda Morales
  • August 20, 2015
Welcome to the club: 12 residents reach the 100 milestone together

12 Pines of Sarasota residents celebrate a collective birthday with the "100 Plus Club Tea Party."

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