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Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 14, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 5.14.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
In another split decision, the City Commission affirmed its decision to keep Lido Beach closed until at least next week.
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  • David Conway
  • May 13, 2020
City stands behind decision to keep Lido Beach closed

Despite appeals from St. Armands Circle businesses, city leaders won't reopen the beach until next week at the earliest.

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The masks are free for city residents.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 13, 2020
Police have you covered with mask giveaway

Sarasota Police plan another event, while supplies last.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 13, 2020
Happy Moms Day, Ms. Manatee

Rescue of pregnant sea cow coincides with Mothers Day.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Neil Jones and David McIntyre played 12 hours of golf to raise money for charity.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 13, 2020
Local golf directors play marathon match for charity

The match, held at TPC Prestancia, lasted 12 hours and nine rounds.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Volleyball courts are one of the many facilities to remain closed through May 31.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 12, 2020
Events held at county facilities canceled through May 31

Following CDC guidelines, county staff has canceled many events until May 31.

  • Sarasota
  • News
KB Belton. Photo courtesy The Out-of-Door Academy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 11, 2020
Two area high schools announce coaching changes

The Out-of-Door Academy has a new football coach, while Booker High has a new girls basketball coach.

  • East County
  • Sports
The properties at 684 Freeling Drive consist of one built in 1949 and one in 1968.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 11, 2020
Freeling Drive properties sell for $5.3 million

Residential real estate transactions for April 27-May 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
All Faiths Food Bank is planning a large-scale distribution on Saturday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 11, 2020
All Faiths Food Bank plans large-scale distribution on Saturday

Event planned for Ed Smith Stadium.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 8, 2020
Alderman Oaks retirement home surprised with Mothers Day parade

The parade took place May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The regulations on lawn watering will be in effect through the end of June. File photo.
    By
  • David Conway
  • May 8, 2020
Watering restrictions announced for city residents

Residents will have limited hours to water their lawns following the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s issuance of a water shortage order.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Two people received non-life-threatening injuries in the incident that took place around 12:40 p.m. Friday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 8, 2020
Car crashes into Sarasota business

Two inside building receive non-life-threatening injuries, police say.

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  • News
On May 8, 2018, the Mustang softball team defeated East Lake High 7-0 in a regional semifinal.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 8-10

Historically, these dates set the stage for big postseason victories in softball and baseball.

  • East County
  • Sports
Owen Ayers.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 7, 2020
Daily sports memories: May 7

Lakewood Ranch High triumphed at the 2016 state track and field championships.

  • East County
  • Sports
Libraries will begin offering curb service pickup for materials placed on hold by library users.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota County begins reopening some services

Sarasota County Libraries are offering curbside pickup and beach concessions are starting to open up.

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