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Except Sunday, FEMA representatives will be at the Robert L. Taylor center daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Oct. 4.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2017
FEMA offers assistance at Robert L. Taylor center

Individuals affected by Hurricane Irma can register for FEMA disaster assistance at the Robert L. Taylor Community Complex through Oct. 4.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 29, 2017
Field set for District 72 special election

Four candidates qualify to run for state House seat vacated by Alex Miller, who resigned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The City Commission will also discuss Bobby Jones Golf Club and tree regulations at Monday's meeting.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 29, 2017
City Commission to discuss St. Armands garage construction

On Monday, the commission will consider a $12 million contract for the garage, which would be partially funded with St. Armands Circle paid parking revenue.

  • Sarasota
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Dr. James Fiorica is taking over as chief medical officer for Sarasota Memorial Health Care System.
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 29, 2017
SMH names new chief medical officer

Dr. James Fiorica will take over for Dr. Steve Taylor, who served in the role for seven years before retiring Friday.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Laura Gilkey and Jessica Anderson
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 29, 2017
Southside goes gold in honor of classmates

Southside elementary students came to school dressed in gold, the trademark color of childhood cancer awareness, in honor of Avery Rann and Benjamin Gilkey.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

Sarasota football roundup: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
East County football roundup: 09.28.17
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
East County football roundup: 09.28.17

Only one East County team remains undefeated.

  • East County
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Braden River football falls to Venice

The Pirates had a chance to win at the end, but could not score.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota weather page photo: Sept. 28

Katie Hipsher captured this image at Siesta Key Beach just before a thunderstorm at sunset.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
East County weather page photo: Sept. 28

Fernando Ugarte said it was a beautiful morning as he left church, and he stopped to admire the view of the sun coming through the trees in Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
Longboat Key weather page photo: Sept. 28

Phil Stone photographed this “delightful family portrait” of a black skimmer family at Lido Beach.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 28, 2017
Designing Women Boutique reboots salon series for the fall

The first DWB Salon Series lecture of the season was given by writer Lucia Blinn on Sept. 28 at Designing Women Boutique.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Kimberly Bleach of Bank of America Client Foundation poses with Selby President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki but the ribbon on the newly improved dock.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 28, 2017
Adventure docks at Selby

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens bridges the gap between land and sea with dock dedication.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 28, 2017
K9 Hiro retires from Sheriff's Office

Hiro now spends his days at home going on runs, playing in puddles and carrying around a tire.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This home at 1808 Casey Key Road sold for $6.55 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2017
Casey Key home sells for $6.55 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept. 11-15.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • September 28, 2017
Pay now, or pay more later

Florida’s building codes show the benefits and savings of practicing disaster avoidance.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
This home at 7100 Longboat Drive E. sold for $1.4 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2017
Longbeach on Longboat Key home sells for $1.4 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

  • Longboat Key
  • Real Estate
This home at 9951 Cherry Hills Ave. recently sold for $1.1 million
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • September 28, 2017
River Club South home sells for $1.1 million

Residential real estate transactions for Sept.11-15.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
Ben Hartvigsen and Isabelle Jester are the leaders of Sarasota High's cross country teams.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Two junior runners anchor Sarasota High cross country

Both set personal records at the North Port Invitational Sept. 23.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Booker Middle's Jaylah Wilson created the Lithuania artwork for the World Rowing Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
World Rowing Championships help cut cultural divides

Prose and Kohn: Ryan Kohn.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kayla Walker.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

Sarasota High 5 Moments: 09.28.17

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Kyle Jarrett.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 28, 2017
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kyle Jarrett

The Cardinal Mooney boys golf captain talks his start in the sport and his best advice.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • September 28, 2017
Cops Corner 9.28

Police reports from around Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • Cops Corner
STOP steering committe members Mollie Cardamone, Kate Lowman and Eileen Normile believe Sarasota residents support their push to scrutinize development regulations.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
STOP hopes to capitalize on citywide growth concerns

A year after forming, the citizen activist group STOP has influenced civic conversations and put allies in powerful positions. Will policy gains follow?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Golf architect Richard Mandell said most of the infrastructure at Bobby Jones has long outlived its recommended lifespan.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
Bobby Jones improvement needs top $20 million

A consultant says Bobby Jones Golf Club is in need of major renovations — and that there’s no guarantee the course will ever turn a profit.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Some city officials are concerned about the external planning effort for redeveloping the bayfront.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 28, 2017
Bayfront planning organizations draw questions

As civic leaders develop a master plan for 42 acres of city-owned bayfront land, city officials are scrutinizing who's in charge.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • September 28, 2017
Cops Corner: Sarasota 9.28.17

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2017
Sarasota High inducts inaugural Hall of Fame class

The dinner and ceremony took place at Michael's on East.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Maribeth Phillips, chief executive officer for Meals on Wheels Plus of Manatee, Bradenton’s Albertine Francis and Meals on Wheels volunteer Lorraine Kreuzburg meet on a delivery route.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
Award winner a shoo-in

Goodwill Manasota honors the CEO of Meals on Wheels Plus.

  • East County
  • News
The 18-story, 73-unit condo will be built on the southwest corner of the Quay property. Courtesy rendering.
    By
  • David Conway
  • September 27, 2017
Condo tower marks first phase of Quay development

An 18-story, 73-unit condominium is the first announced piece of the 15-acre downtown Sarasota project.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Cassidy Alexander
  • September 27, 2017
County passes final budget

Although the budget was approved, commissioners will be going back to the drawing board in October to find areas to cut.

  • Sarasota
  • News
River Club’s Brad Schrameck, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2005, plays the piano, one of his favorite hobbies.
    By
  • Berkley Mason
  • September 27, 2017
When positivity killed Parkinson's

East County couple embraces diagnosis through self-made support group.

  • East County
  • News
The School District of Manatee County has released make-up times due to Hurricane Irma.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • September 27, 2017
Hurricane's impact makes school days longer in Manatee County

Changes also will affect the start of students' Thanksgiving vacation.

  • East County
  • News
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 27, 2017
Betty Schoenbaum celebrates 100th birthday with Heart to Heart Hug Day

Sarasota philanthropist continues to give back, this time with her trademark greeting.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • September 27, 2017
Community marches in honor of Betty Schoenbaum's birthday

The city of Sarasota declared Sept. 27 Heart to Heart Hug Day in honor of Betty Schoenbaum’s famous hugs.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • September 27, 2017
Columbia owners buy Harbour Square

Property is next to site of former Pattigeorge's Restaurant, which group already owns.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
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