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Beach University environmental classes return for 17th year
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 25, 2024
Beach University environmental classes return for 17th year

The monthlong education series is held each Thursday in March at Siesta Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 24, 2024
Longboat faces rate hike for residential trash collection

Due to increases in labor costs and truck maintenance, Waste Management proposes a 28% residential rate increase.

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The expansion of One Stop Housing's Oakridge Apartments on North Tamiami Trail would bring 36 new affordable housing apartments.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 24, 2024
Affordable housing projects take steps toward construction

Two affordable housing proposals would bring almost 200 units to north Sarasota.

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The latest version of One Park is planned for Block 1 of The Quay.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 23, 2024
Pared-down One Park condo plan proposed to city

A new plan for the 18-story building on Block 1 in The Quay includes 86 luxury condos. A plan for Block 9 will follow.

  • Sarasota
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Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 23, 2024
Hugh Culverhouse Jr. donates wine collection to church auction

All proceeds from the online-only auction of 300 bottles will benefit Church of the Redeemer.

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Gillespie Park is the only neighborhood in Sarasota that has two competing neighborhood associations.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 22, 2024
Gillespie Park neighborhood feud frustrates city

Two Gillespie Park associations put the city of Sarasota in a bind with competing grant applications.

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One of the acrylic panels that will allow visitors of the Mote SEA to come face-to-face with sea life.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 22, 2024
Sarasota’s landscape of attractions continues to grow — at a price

Cultural organizations in the Sarasota area are pursuing major projects with only so much philanthropy to go around.

  • Sarasota
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A transfer of development rights proposal would allow owners of historic structures, such as the Palm Apartments next to the Embassy Suites hotel, to sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 22, 2024
Pitch would allow historic buildings to sell air rights, preserve structures

If the transfer program proposal is adopted, owners of historic structures in the city of Sarasota could sell height and density rights to other development projects in perpetuity.

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New drinking and dining establishments in downtown Sarasota and elsewhere in the city will be defined differently under a new zoning text amendment.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 22, 2024
New definitions approved for Sarasota restaurants and bars

The complicated process of simplification is intended to reduce confusion over permitting of dining and drinking establishments in the city.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 21, 2024
Social media restrictions for teens should be left to families, residents say

The Florida Senate prepares to vote on a bill that would restrict the use of social media by teens. Sarasota residents weigh in on the idea.

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Biologists Kristen Peterson and Jamie Wolanin monitor the Braden River to check for Old World Tape Grass growth.
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  • Jay Heater
  • February 21, 2024
Invasive grass species threatens Braden River ecosystem

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission uses liquid copper to rid the Braden River of tape grass, an aquatic plant that could dominate native vegetation and damage wildlife.

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Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 21, 2024
Iconic Gulfstream Avenue steel sculpture seeks new home

Complexus, the jewel of Sarasota's public art collection, will be heading for a Fruitville Road site if both the city and county governments approve.

  • Sarasota
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The Mixons' food truck showcases the history of Mixon Fruit Farms.
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • February 21, 2024
Former Mixon Farms owners begin new stage with food truck

Although Mixon Fruit Farms closed, life with the Mixons continues on a food truck.

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One of the boardwalks of Quick Point Nature Preserve.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 21, 2024
Quick Point Nature Preserve gets boardwalk repairs, new signage

The Sarasota Bay Estuary Program is restoring and enhancing the nature preserve on Longboat Key.

  • Longboat Key
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Longboat Pass Bridge was originally constructed in 1957 and reconstructed in 2005 and 2020.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • February 21, 2024
Concerns about Longboat Pass Bridge to be addressed in workshops

FDOT will host online and in-person options to allow residents to weigh in on potential roadway alternatives for the future of the bridge.

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Ed Ference is running for the District 6 at-large Manatee County commission seat.
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Wearing her mother's favorite color, Abby Ferreira, one of Cathy Ann "Cam" Maddox's children, raises a glass in memory of her mother on March 21 at Harry's Continental Kitchens with Brian Maddox. He said his late wife wanted a celebration of life that brought together loved ones and friends to smile, share fond memories and show their support for the Longboat Key Turtle Watch, a conservation program she passionately championed.
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