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Police officers help lead the 2022 Memorial Day Parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2023
Street closures announced for Memorial Day Parade

Downtown Sarasota streets will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon Monday. Vehicles not moved will be towed.

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Deputy Director of Public Safety Steve Litschauer and Acting Director of Public Safety Jodie Setnor Fiske speak to members of the media about the upcoming hurricane season.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 22, 2023
Manatee County prepares residents for hurricane season

After Hurricane Ian, county's public safety officers are issuing stronger warnings this year.

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A building on 10th Street near downtown Sarasota collapsed in September 2022.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2023
County poised for $201 million Housing and Urban Development grant

Sarasota County is developing a plan to put disaster recovery funds to use in order to qualify for the grant.

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The town of Longboat Key is hosting its annual disaster preparedness seminar on June 1.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 20, 2023
Longboat gears up for hurricane season with tips from local meteorologist

Town Manager Howard Tipton spoke with ABC7 Chief Meteorologist Bob Harrigan about preparing for the upcoming season.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota Police Department 2022 Officer of the Year Timothy Bales with Police Chief Rex Troche.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 20, 2023
From saving lives to hurricane IT support, SPD honors accomplishments

Sarasota Police Chief Rex Troche hands out sworn and civilian personnel awards during the department's annual awards ceremony.

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A conceptual drawing shows the location of the proposed new Sarasota Performing Arts Center at The Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 19, 2023
Four firms remain in the running to design new arts center

The task force formed to select the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center will bring four finalists to town for in-person presentations.

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The SPD Marine Patrol Unit is teaming up with Coast Guard Flotilla 84 to offer free boat inspections from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 20.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 18, 2023
Free boat safety inspections held Saturday at Centennial Park

The Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol and Coast Guard Flotilla 84 urge safe boating by offering inspections at Centennial Park as summer approaches.

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The conceptual vision plan for Sarasota Square.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 18, 2023
Developer reveals transformative plans for Sarasota Square mall

Torburn Partners is planning 1,200 apartments and 500,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and commercial space on the former mall site.

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The Peach's location on State Road 70 in Creekwood Crossing has reopened after a two-year hiatus.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 17, 2023
Peach’s in Creekwood Crossing reopens after nearly two years

The breakfast and lunch restaurant on State Road 70 was closed for nearly two years to the day because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The breezeway over Quay Commons in the proposed One Park development. A transfer of air rights to the developer is being challenged in 12th Judicial Circuit Court.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 17, 2023
One Park attorney calls reopened state inquiry 'baseless'

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has not disclosed why it reopened a preliminary investigation into claims of impropriety.

  • Sarasota
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Commissioners Jason Bearden, Mike Rahn, and Vanessa Baugh discuss former Administrator Scott Hopes' resignation Feb. 7.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 17, 2023
The search continues for a new Manatee County administrator

Municipal recruiting firm Colin Baenziger & Associates will be conducting a national search for Manatee County.

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The next major beach nourishment project is planned for fiscal year 2029.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 17, 2023
With a strong economy, Longboat's infrastructure projects come to the fore

The Town Commission held its preliminary budget workshop Monday, outlining investments in infrastructure and the community.

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Svetlana Stelmach (Homes by Towne), Harry Fendt (Anchor Builders), Mike Woolery (Pulte Homes), Jack Cannon (John Cannon Homes), Adrienne Bookhamer (LWRCF), David Hunihan (Lee Wetherington Homes), Dominick Giallombardo (Stock Development) and Ashley Miller (AR Homes) gather at Waterside Place to announce the Builders Give Back program.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 16, 2023
Lakewood Ranch builders join Community Fund project

The Builders Give Back program will help area nonprofits through the Lakewood Ranch Community Fund.

  • East County
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Nikki Fried speaks to the Longboat Key Democratic Club in January of 2022.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 16, 2023
Longboat Democratic club talks election strategy, party unity

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried discussed plans to reenergize party voters and candidates.

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Jason Wysong says he feels "as well prepared as anyone could be to come into a superintendent seat."
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 16, 2023
Jason Wysong named Manatee County schools' next superintendent

If the contract is approved, Wysong will take the helm of the district July 1.

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