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After being selected a nominee for the category, Der Dutchman Restaurant in Sarasota was voted on by USA Today readers.
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  • Amanda Postma
  • June 2, 2023
Der Dutchman crowned best buffet in the US

The restaurant has been in the Sarasota area since 1985.

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    In Memoriam |
  • June 2, 2023
Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family.

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  • June 2, 2023
Two nights, two traffic fatalities on South Tamiami Trail

A motorcyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash Thursday evening.

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The SPAC Architect Selection Task Force meets with representatives of Renzo Piano Building Workshop on Wednesday. On Thursday, the task force selected the firm to design the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 2, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Center task force selects architect

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has been chosen to design the city's new theater complex at The Bay.

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  • June 1, 2023
Fatal overnight crash on Tamiami remains under investigation

A 66-year-old woman died at the scene of a two-vehicle crash near Rose Street in Sarasota.

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Brandon Knecht previously coached the Riverview High junior varsity team.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 1, 2023
New Riverview boys basketball coach seizes opportunity at 'special place'

Brandon Knecht is a Rams alumnus and spent seven seasons as an assistant coach between Riverview and Sarasota High.

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  • Sports
Owen's Fish Camp is now open in Lakewood Ranch.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 1, 2023
Owen's Fish Camp opens in Lakewood Ranch

The new location features double the seats and a bigger kitchen.

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The Unit 3 condominium in Orange Blossom Tower tops all transctions in this week’s real estate at $3.05 million. Built in 1926, it has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,954 square feet of living area. It sold for $1.5 million in 2015.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 1, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in Orange Blossom Tower tops the week’s sales at $3.05 million.

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John L. Clark holding Columnea eubracteata during a field expedition on the western slopes of the Ecuadorian Andes.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2023
Selby Gardens botanist named Smithsonian research associate

Affiliation provides John L. Clark with access to world-class collections and facilitates ongoing research.

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Rock Lee plays the keyboard during his 30th anniversary party.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 1, 2023
Marina Jack pianist Rock Lee celebrates 30 years of making music

The "piano man" at Marina Jack, beloved by patrons, celebrated his 30th anniversary with the bayfront restaurant in May.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 1, 2023
Midyear county budget report: Revenue up, expenses down from projections

County commissioners received six-month fiscal year numbers as fiscal year 2024 budgeting begins.

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Sarasota's beaches were among the notable features highlighted by the U.S. News & World Report ranking.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 1, 2023
Sarasota ranked No. 5 best place to live and climbing

Moving four spots to rank No. 5 in the U.S. News & World Report Best Places to Live Ranking, Sarasota sets its sights on dethroning Green Bay.

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New Longboat Key Democratic Club President Lucie Lapovsky and Vice President Nancy Greenhouse
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 1, 2023
Longboat Democratic club elects new leadership

Lucie Lapovsky is serving as the club's new president.

  • Longboat Key
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Maya Schultz and Maeva Ginsberg-Klemmt let some some screams after winning the A Final of the Women's U17 2x (7:36.96) at the 2022 USRowing Youth National Championships.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 31, 2023
Sarasota-area sporting events to watch this summer

School is out, but the sports calendar keeps rolling along with big events in a variety of disciplines.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
‘Session of the century’
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 31, 2023
‘Session of the century’

Credit Florida lawmakers for going big with legislation that will change Florida for the better.

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The Unit 111 condominium at 1301 Tamiami Trail was built in 2000 and has three bedrooms, two baths and 2,186 square feet of living area.
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