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Renderings of four general concepts of the new city logo. The one on the bottom has emerged as the favorite among commissioners.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

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Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2024
Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day

The Sarasota Police Department partners with the DEA to provide opportunity for residents to rid their homes of unwanted or expired drugs.

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City budget season begins with fiscal year 2023 recap
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
City budget season begins with fiscal year 2023 recap

Revenue exceeded expenses by $4 million, but the city of Sarasota's 2025 budget must absorb a $3.4 million hike in pension contribution.

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Construction of a new roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is expected to take nine months to complete.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2024
Roundabout road closure to begin this weekend

The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place will be closed until January 2025.

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Residents line up to get into The Fresh Market on April 24.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 24, 2024
The Fresh Market opens in Lakewood Ranch

More than 100 residents lined up to be the first shoppers in The Green's new store on State Road 70.

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Every space in La Chic Bohème is artistically designed, such as the tile.
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  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2024
Spa retreat featuring salt room, infrared sauna opens in Waterside Place

La Chic Bohème perseveres through construction delays to offer a unique experience.

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The St. Armands Garage, one of four city-owned parking garages, opened in April 2019.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 24, 2024
Free parking in Sarasota garages reduced to one hour

City commissioners codified final items of Sarasota's paid parking plan update, including shortening the two-hour grace period in city-owned parking decks.

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Capt. Josh Dillard (Officer of the Year) and firefighter Jason Morrow (Firefighter of the Year) were honored by East Manatee Fire Rescue April 15.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 24, 2024
East Manatee Fire Rescue presents top awards

Longtime friends and co-workers Josh Dillard and Jason Morrow were honored for their service.

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A site map of the proposed expansion of Payne Park Auditorium shows the existing building in gray and the new structure in yellow surrounded by 59 parking spaces.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 24, 2024
Second suitor emerges to lease Payne Park Auditorium

Hispanic/Latino organization UnidosNow pitches the city on a proposal to occupy the city-owned building as The Sarasota Players' plan works its way through staff scrutiny.

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Back: Commissioner Penny Gold, Commissioner Gary Coffin, Commissioner B.J. Bishop, Commissioner Debra Williams, Commissioner Sarah Karon. Front: Vice Mayor Mike Haycock, Mayor Ken Schneier
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 24, 2024
Potential Longboat projects include flooding fixes, new rec center

At the latest strategic planning retreat, Longboat Key town commissioners talked about future major projects and reviewed the town’s initiatives for 2025-2026.

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The purple line running from the Key to the orange dot represents the town-owned wastewater pipeline.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 24, 2024
Cost increase for sewer main project presents challenge for Longboat

The project rose in cost by about $8 million and would replace the subaqueous line underneath Sarasota Bay.

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Crews drop a deep-cover reef module into Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 24, 2024
Artificial reefs create habitat in Sarasota Bay for juvenile fish

During the week of April 22, the Sarasota Bay Estuary Program deployed 24 concrete artificial reefs as a part of a $150,000 program aimed at providing habitat for fish.

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Crooked River Ranch sits along the Manatee River and is the first property that was recommended by ELMAC and also purchased by the county.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • April 23, 2024
Manatee County awarded $5 million for conservation purchase

Commissioners approved the purchase of Crooked River Ranch in December 2023.

  • East County
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A green sea turtle hatchling makes its way to the Gulf.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • April 23, 2024
What to know as turtle nesting season approaches

Sea turtle nesting season officially begins on May 1, but nests may start appearing earlier.

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Eight of nine newly minted officers of the Sarasota Police Department with Police Chief Rex Troche and guest speaker Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 23, 2024
Sarasota Police Department welcomes nine new officers

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody tells new recruits, "It takes a very special person to answer the call."

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