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  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 23, 2015
Sailors win in slugfest

The Sarasota High softball team rallied in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Braden River 14-13 in the Class 7A-District 10 championship April 16.

  • Sarasota
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  • By David Conway |
  • January 5, 2015
City resumes payments for Chapman's defense

Following a ten-month hiatus, the city of Sarasota will once again pay for the defense of Vice Mayor Susan Chapman in an ongoing Sunshine Law suit.

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  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • January 7, 2015
Norma Martin celebrates 100 years - again

Centenarian, Vamo history buff and the oldest Realtor in Sarasota Norma Martin hosted a party for her 100th birthday Jan. 2, at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Sarasota.

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  • By Nick Reichert |
  • December 9, 2014
The Voice Within

John Burr instructs burgeoning actors and performers in the field of voiceover.

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  • By Roger Drouin |
  • May 23, 2013
New roundabouts planned for U.S. 41

The Metropolitan Planning Organization will vote next month on two proposed additions.

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  • By John Ewing |
  • June 11, 2013
Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

Meet Ila Edwards, bar chef and curious cocktail aficionado

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 18, 2014
State Street garage comes with $10.6 million price tag

The guaranteed maximum price to build the State Street parking garage is lower than a February estimate, but exceeds the original budgeted cost by $3.4 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • October 9, 2014
TWIS Asks: Jon Pierce, Rock For a Cause

TWIS Asks: Jon Pierce, Rock For a Cause

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  • By Josh Siegel |
  • August 14, 2013
School District brings back laid-off teachers

The district cut 186 teaching positions in May; it has reinstated most teachers.

  • East County
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  • By Nick Friedman |
  • December 3, 2013
The Good News: Megan Wenger

As community engagement coordinator for Community Youth Development, Megan Wenger says she enjoys the opportunity to interact with some of the city's most involved and promising students.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 28, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Samir Redden

The Booker High junior wrestler won the 120-pound weight class of the Tornadoes' regional tournament Feb. 24.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • August 20, 2024
Sarasota approves property tax break for some homeowners

Seniors with qualifying household income can double their local homestead exemption from $25,000 to $50,000.

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  • By Jay Heater |
  • November 28, 2024
A slice of turkey and a side of love at the Florida Turkey Trot in Sarasota

The beloved event drew 3,693 entries for the 5K and hundreds more for the kids races at Nathan Benderson Park.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Carter Weinhofer |
  • October 7, 2023
New planning manager appreciates Longboat's passion for preservation

Elma Felix was able to find her footing relatively quickly and knows how passionate residents are about Longboat Key.

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  • By Liz Ramos |
  • August 7, 2024
Nonprofit creates education fund in honor of Palm Aire resident

Science and Technology Society fund will provide educational programming to students.

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  • By Observer Advertising Content Staff |
  • December 4, 2025
Sarasota City Y is a Vital Part of the Community

It’s that kind of lifelong connection—the feeling that the Y is home—that Raker hopes every Sarasota resident can experience.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Samantha Chaney |
  • April 4, 2019
Siesta Key Beach sees high rate of return for lost items

In the peak season for things that go missing, parks staff wants to get your stuff back to you.

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  • By David Conway |
  • April 13, 2017
Siesta residents target traffic solutions

Residents say the intersection of Siesta Drive and Higel Avenue is a hotspot for speeding and accidents, and they want officials to do something about it.

  • Siesta Key
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  • By Michael Eng |
  • September 7, 2011
9/11: The Worst Day, The Best Day

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Michael Eng |
  • December 30, 2011
TOP STORY, SEPT.: 9/11 Anniversary

Lakewood Ranch resident Lewis Abate was inside the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001. On the 10th anniversary of the attacks, he shared his story.

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