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  • November 5, 2018
CONA honors John McCarthy at anniversary celebration

CONA celebrates 57 years and recognizes neighborhood leaders at Michael's Wine Cellar on Nov. 5.

  • Sarasota
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The commission's decision authorizes the city to proceed with the phased-in installation of paid parking on high-demand downtown streets.
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  • David Conway
  • November 5, 2018
City Commission OKs downtown meters

A divided commission voted 3-2 to implement staff recommendations on parking policy, which includes plans to bring back on-street paid parking.

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Sarasota Military Academy students Carlie Murphy and Juliana Rendle wait for the parade to begin at the corner of Osprey Avenue and Main Street during the 2017 Veterans Day Parade. File photo.
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  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 5, 2018
Veterans Day parade will honor Vietnam veterans and the women who served

More than thirty organizations will march down Main Street this Sunday to honor Sarasota's veterans.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2018
Booker football keeps Cardinal Mooney in check

The Tornadoes defense dominated in a 30-6 win

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • November 2, 2018
"The Fence" photography exhibit opens at Nathan Benderson Park

A large-scale outdoor photography exhibit made its debut in Sarasota on Nov. 1.

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A portion of the Midtown Plaza shopping center at Tamiami Trail and Bahia Vista Street was evacuated as a precautionary measure, the county said.
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  • David Conway
  • November 2, 2018
UPDATE: Bahia Vista Street reopens after gas leak

Twice today, crews shut down the road to repair a gas leak in midtown Sarasota.

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Senior forward Johnnie Williams and the Booker High boys basketball program will take flight in a new FHSAA classification system, starting in 2019-2020.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
FHSAA overhauls classification and playoff structure in five sports

The Florida High School Athletic Association announced changes to baseball, softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball on Monday.

  • Sarasota
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The Rams celebrate after securing match point in their 3-1 win against Dr. Phillips High.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Rams keep rolling: Energy of Riverview volleyball helps it reach "elite eight"

The energy of Riverview High Rams volleyball helps it reach the Florida High School Athletic Association Class 9A "elite eight."

  • Sarasota
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Quinn York.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Quinn York

The Sarasota High tight end talks his big Senior Night and the best advice he's received

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 1, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Nov. 1

Cathy Waller captured these palm trees against the fiery sunset in Mote Ranch neighborhood in Sarasota.

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The Poinsettia Park home at 1874 Oleander St. recently sold for $1,289,000. Built in 2008, it has five bedrooms, four baths, a pool and 3,763 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • November 1, 2018
Poinsettia Park home sells for $1,289,000

Residential real estate transactions for Oc. 15-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The city is committed to installing parking meters in St. Armands Circle before the end of the year, but it's unclear if officials will endorse downtown meters, as well.
    By
  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
City staff endorses downtown meters — again

The City Commission is scheduled to have an in-depth discussion of paid parking policies at its Nov. 5 meeting.

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  • News
Despite questions from local officials, Virginia Haley says Visit Sarasota County is doing an effective job promoting the region as a destination — and has the metrics to justify that claim.
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  • David Conway
  • November 1, 2018
Promotional Considerations: County examines tourism strategy

As it debates the allocation of tourist tax funds, the County Commission has questioned the fundamentals of its relationship with Visit Sarasota County.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 31, 2018
Early voting turnout in Sarasota climbs to nearly 35%

Republicans, who make up 42% of electorate cast 45% of early ballots.

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Paul Grohowski was sworn in as the school district's police chief in July. Just over four months later, the district is reassigning him to a new position.
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  • David Conway
  • October 31, 2018
School district makes security staff changes

Sarasota County Schools has selected a new security director and chief of police, part of a series of leadership changes announced Wednesday.

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