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A trackhoe, piloted by Sarasota Mayor Kyle Battie, takes the first chunks out of the old Bath & Racquet Club.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 14, 2023
Ground finally broken for Bath & Racquet redevelopment

The nearly six-year odyssey to redevelop the iconic tennis club is underway with a two- to three-year timeline for completion.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jay Heater
  • July 14, 2023
Bradenton teen dies in Fort Hamer Road crash

The car's passenger couldn't get out of car that was driven into the Manatee River early Friday morning.

  • East County
  • News
Scottish comedian and hip-hop artist MC Hammersmith will headline the 13th Annual Sarasota Improv Festival.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 14, 2023
Improv fest headliner MC Hammersmith breaks it down

MC Hammersmith, Scotland’s leading free-style comedy rapper and improviser, will headline Florida Studio Theatre's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
A Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation assessor inspects a Sarasota Police Department K-9 unit.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 14, 2023
SPD earns reaccreditation from law enforcement assessors

Accreditation from Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation and Florida Police Accreditation Coalition is valid for three years.

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Smoking ban signs will be posted at Sarasota County beaches beginning Oct. 1.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 14, 2023
Sarasota County smoking ban approved, max millage rate set for 2024

A cigarette ban on beaches and in parks will begin Oct. 1, while a slightly reduced ad valorem rate was capped for the next fiscal year.

  • Sarasota
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2-Man No-Show will appear at the 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival at 8 p.m. on July 21 and 6 p.m. on July 22.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 13, 2023
Improv comedy gets real at Florida Studio Theatre

FST's 13th annual Sarasota Improv Festival is taking the stage for the first time in three years.

  • Arts + Culture
The listing at 5131 Jungle Plum Road is an HGTV finalist in the Waterfront Homes category.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 13, 2023
Three Siesta Key listings among HGTV's 'Ultimate House Hunt' competition

Siesta Key homes for sale by Michael Saunders & Co. are among dozens nationwide in the network's popularity contest.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
The price tag to put Sarasota County Sheriff’s officers on patrol
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2023
The price tag to put Sarasota County Sheriff’s officers on patrol

Population growth means a call for more sworn officers in Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Police are investigating a suspected DUI driver hitting a pole in East County along S.R. 64 early Thursday morning. The crash knocked out power to the area for about 15 minutes.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 13, 2023
DUI suspect hits pole on SR 64, knocks out power

A short police chase ended at the State Road 64/Pope Road roundabout in Bradenton.

  • East County
  • News
Renée James Gilmore and Helen James visit the Betty J. Johnson Public Library in honor of Juneteenth, June 19, with Dr. Edward James II's library cards.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 13, 2023
Family of local activist recalls how he desegregated Sarasota's library

Edward James II refused to back down, fighting for his and others' right to access all Sarasota County libraries.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brooke Oliver, a rising fifth grader, mixes all the ingredients for the potsticker filling. "It looks interesting, but it smells delicious," she says.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 13, 2023
Out-of-Door Academy's Crazy Cooks Camp a recipe for fun

Campers enjoyed making food from scratch and then sharing recipes with their families.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Patti Fige has been working with Longboat Key Planning, Zoning and Building department for six years. She was recently named Plans Examiner of the Year.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • July 13, 2023
Longboat building official honored as Plans Examiner of the Year

Longboat Key's Patti Fige was honored by the Building Officials Association of Florida at its June conference.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Pensions below standards
  • By Adrian Moore, Zachary Christensen
  • July 13, 2023
Pensions below standards

Florida lawmakers altered the Florida Retirement System in ways that improved the system while also increasing the future burden on taxpayers. Florida’s system still falls below industry guidelines.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Marcus Walfridson is the owner of the Sarasota Paradise and has big plans for the club in the future.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota Paradise feeds local hunger for soccer

Owner Marcus Walfridson said the club has exceeded expectations off the pitch in year one.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The City Commission will consider expanding the vacation rentals ordinance citywide.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 13, 2023
Sarasota explores expanding vacation rental regulations

City commissioners heard a pitch to apply rules to hundreds of city properties operating as short-term rentals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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