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District 72 special election guide

Learn all you need to know about voting in the upcoming election.

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(From right to left) James Buchanan, Alison Foxall and Margaret Good.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 6, 2018
Florida House special election candidates share their views

The three candidates in the District 72 special election give their perspectives on Florida's top issues and what they can do to help fix them.

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Margaret Good, pictured here after winning the District 72 Democratic primary in December, was endorsed by former Vice President Joe Bidden.
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  • Ryan Butler
  • February 6, 2018
Biden endorses Good in District 72 race

Early voting turnout has already reached levels expected for an entire election.

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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 5, 2018
Teachers to get merit-based pay increases

Negotiations that started in the summer resulted in the end of the step program, which rewarded some teachers the longer they were employed.

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  • February 4, 2018
Sellout crowd hits Sarasota streets for Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Runners took off on 13.1 mile and 10K races before sunrise.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 3, 2018
The Classical Academy blossoms at gala

The fourth annual gala, which took place at Laurel Oak Country Club, benefits the school.

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City officials have expressed an interest in retaining home rule over the topic of tree removal.
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  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2018
City Commission to discuss state tree proposal

Local officials continue to voice opposition to a state bill that would restrict local regulation of tree removal from private property.

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Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 2, 2018
Two Sarasota high schools see football staff changes

One school makes a hire, while another will have to start looking for one.

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The organization behind the bayfront redevelopment is organizing three open houses next week.
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  • David Conway
  • February 2, 2018
Bayfront planning group announces open house series

The Bay Sarasota will hold three open house events next week, an opportunity for the public to provide input on the redevelopment of the bayfront.

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  • Ryan Butler
  • February 2, 2018
Unloading Day kicks off Orioles spring training

The team's athletic equipment arrived in Sarasota on Friday morning after a 1,000-mile journey.

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Gruters also serves in the Florida House of Representatives for District 73
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2018
Trump picks Gruters for Amtrak board

The District 73 representative was co-chair of the president's Florida campaign.

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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2018
Sarasota weather page photo: Feb. 1

Heather Dees photographed a dove family that built a nest near her window in Greenbrook Chase neighborhood in south Sarasota.

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Buffett picks the Philadelphia Eagles as his Super Bowl winner.
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  • Katie Johns
  • February 1, 2018
Mote manatees split their Super Bowl picks

Buffett, who has picked correctly eight times out of 11, goes with Eagles. Hugh, who has six correct picks, likes the Patriots.

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The County Commission approved $5.4 million in cuts on Jan. 31.
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • February 1, 2018
County cuts $5.4 million after reframing budget discussion

County Administrator Jonathan Lewis hopes to put off some potential budget reductions until absolutely necessary.

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The home at 7922 S. Holiday Drive recently sold for $4.25 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2018
Holiday Drive home sells for $4.25 million

Residential real estate transactions for Jan. 15-19.

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