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Shannon Elyse Curry speaks at the reception
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2025
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative hosts exhibition at Van Wezel

The exhibit, “Tradition and the Abstract: Improvisations and the Norm,” is part of the “Beyond Regional Boundaries” initiative.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Among the $17 million in Hurricane Milton damage to city property was the shoreline behind the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Andrew Warfield, Eric Garwood
  • April 10, 2025
City of Sarasota, county fund balances take a hit in hurricane cost

Storm recovery costs and FEMA reimbursement delays will be a factor as Sarasota city and county governments enter budget season.

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The home at 4901 Sabal Lake Circle was built in 2000 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,703 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 10, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for March 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Cove home on Siesta Cove Drive tops the week’s sales at $3,995,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
An infinity-edge pool and outdoor terraces are among the special features of the home that sold for $14.8 million in Sarasota.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • April 10, 2025
$14.8M home sale in Sarasota sets 2025 record

The property along Sarasota Bay remains under construction.

  • Sarasota
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Riverview senior Caroline Steinwachs has provided invaluable leadership for a young girls lacrosse team that won a district championship.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 10, 2025
Young Riverview girls lacrosse team eyes district title

11th-year Rams coach Ashley McLeod has readied a young team for the district tournament.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota High sophomore Braedon Mackay and the Sailors would have had to defeat Venice, the No. 4 team in Florida, twice to advance past the regional playoffs.
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  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 10, 2025
The 2025 prep softball and baseball stars of Sarasota

These players have been the best on the diamond this spring.

  • Sarasota
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  • By JL Bainbridge
  • April 10, 2025
Navigating Tax Changes in 2025 and 2026

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  • Sarasota
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  • April 10, 2025
Construction rises along Tampa Riverwalk on Pendry Hotel & Residences

A refined expression of the polished comfort and contemporary luxury of the esteemed Montage Hotels & Resorts lineage, Pendry Tampa offers unrivaled amenities and a renowned culture of hospitality, amid one of the nation’s hottest downtowns.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Top white rectangle: Hi Hat is donating 10 to 17 acres of its property so the county can widen Fruitville Road. Bottom rectangle: Hi Hat has agreed to pay half the cost of widening Bee Ridge along the blue line; it will pay 100% of widening the green strip, as well as the road leading into Hi Hat Ranch.
    By
  • Eric Garwood, Matt Walsh
  • April 9, 2025
Officials OK controversial roads proposal for large east Sarasota County project

Commissioners vote 3-2 to move ahead with Hi Hat Ranch agreement.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lannie Fineman, 17, and Sophie Huralde, 17, created Positively Sweet.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2025
Young entrepreneurs sell their creations at The Bazaar

The Young Entrepreneur Market highlighted the creativity of some of the community's entrepreneurs ages 8 to 17.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Family discovers a surprise tenant in condo
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2025
Family discovers a surprise tenant in condo

A couple entering a family-owned rental finds a man living there, later learning their agent signed the lease for them. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Six months ago, hurricanes Helene and Milton flooded St. Armands Circle. Today, a sense of normalcy has returned.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield, Carter Weinhofer, Dana Kampa, Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2025
Helene and Milton Six Months Later: Back to normal, except people aren't here

Longboat Key, St. Armands Key, Siesta Key and Sarasota are climbing out of the hurricanes hole as residents continue to rebuild.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Lido Beach welcomes plenty of visitors near the end of the busy season despite challenges posed by the hurricanes six months ago.
    By
  • Dana Kampa, Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2025
Moving forward from hurricanes takes united community effort

Leaders in the tourism industry celebrate successes in recovery and encourage both visitors and residents to support local businesses along the road to full recovery.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Tammy Hauser is the founder of Discover Sarasota Tours.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 9, 2025
Take Tammy's trolley to learn all about Sarasota

Discover Sarasota offers hassle-free tours of the city's architecture, history and culture.

  • Arts + Culture
Mote Ranch's Carolann Garafola is handing out blue and silver pinwheels to family and friends throughout the month of April in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 9, 2025
Taxpayer fund doles out millions to Manatee County nonprofits

Each year, members of the Children's Services Advisory Board pour over grant applications to divvy up about $14 million.

  • East County
  • News
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