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  • June 10, 2023
Palmer Ranch developer donates $50,000 to diversion court program

The gift from Hugh Culverhouse Jr. will support Comprehensive Treatment Court to help keep people with mental disorders out of jail and divert them to treatment instead.

  • Sarasota
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  • Jay Heater
  • June 9, 2023
Tampa man dies in I-75 crash in Bradenton

A driver lost control, swerving from interstate lanes to exit at S.R. 64 exit ramp.

  • East County
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Stickers can be picked up at Town Hall during business hours.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 9, 2023
Town encourages improved recycling habits with stickers

Recycling bin stickers were provided to the town by Waste Management and detail what can and can't be recycled.

  • Longboat Key
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Ryan Langley Music School studio manager Ken Settlemyer and owner Ryan Langley are thrilled to see what the future holds for the new school.
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  • Liz Ramos
  • June 9, 2023
New Lakewood Ranch music school spreads musician's passion

With a desire to share his passion for music with others, Ryan Langley opens his own music school.

  • East County
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Peninsula Sarasota will bring 23 luxury residences to Golden Gate Point.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 9, 2023
Construction begins on luxury development Peninsula Sarasota

The condominium complex will bring 23 residences, priced from $2.6 million, to Golden Gate Point.

  • Sarasota
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Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 8, 2023
SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

  • Sarasota
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  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota County to host public meetings on superintendent selection

Candidate interviews and an open house will take place on June 12, while a final selection will be made on June 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2023
Motorcyclist fatally injured in Wednesday afternoon crash

A second motorcycle fatality in Sarasota in five days occurred on North Washington Boulevard.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 8, 2023
New grocery store, residences transform upper Main Street

Downtown redevelopment is moving eastward with residential and mixed-use developments.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2023
Two bond services give top ratings to Sarasota County

Fitch, S&P assign AA+ and AAA ratings on capital improvement bond debt.

  • Sarasota
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Andrew Warren was a state attorney representing Hillsborough County until his suspension in August 2022. He recently spoke at the Longboat Key Democratic Club's June event.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 8, 2023
Former state attorney Andrew Warren dissects DeSantis' policies

The Longboat Key Democratic Club welcomed Warren as their June 6 guest speaker. He discussed his suspension and the governor's recent actions.

  • Longboat Key
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A synthetic ice skating rink was a main attraction during the Winter Spectacular at St. Armands Circle.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 7, 2023
Winter Spectacular 2023 will not take place

Organizers of the 2022 St. Armands Circle event cite continued resistance of residents for not pursuing a city permit.

  • Sarasota
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Homes in Lakewood Ranch, including this Neal Signature Homes' Seaside model, continue to fly off the shelf. Lakewood Ranch continues to be ranked as the No. 1-selling, multi-generational, master-planned community in the U.S.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 7, 2023
Neal Development announces new project for Lakewood Ranch

Waterbury neighborhood will offer 21 homes, starting at $1.5 million.

  • East County
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2023
Woman arrested in Saturday morning shooting

Carrie Ecklund of Sarasota faces charges of criminal mischief and firearm possession while committing a felony.

  • Sarasota
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The existing signs for The Town of Longboat Key.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 7, 2023
Longboat property values hit another record with $8.33B in value estimates

The town will receive certified property values on July 1.

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