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In addition to a pool, 900 Alameda Lane offers 210 feet of private beach on Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2023
Indian Beach waterfront estate hits the market at $10.9 million

The estate includes a main house, a guest cottage, a carriage house and 210 feet of private beach along Sarasota Bay.

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Sujin Lim's concept of her "Sun Always Shines" proposal.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 5, 2023
Sun shines through clouds in sculpture chosen for Fruitville roundabout

A year after a rejection of Dwell, the city's Public Art Committee picks another sculpture concept, Sun Always Shines, by Sujin Lim. The selection must be approved by the City Commission.

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Bradenton Police Chief Melanie Bevan, Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Cynthia Saunders, the superintendent of the School District of Manatee County, celebrate the groundbreaking of the new firing and driving range.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 5, 2023
New firing range and driving pad breaks ground in Manatee County

Bradenton Police Department and Manatee Technical College's firing and driving range being built in Myakka City will serve all law enforcement agencies in Manatee County.

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American Jewish Committee Regional President Anne Virag and Regional Director Brian Lipton were present for the proclamation.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 4, 2023
Longboat proclaims May as Jewish American Heritage Month

Town Commissioner BJ Bishop read the proclamation at the May 1 regular meeting.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 4, 2023
Man arrested in Sarasota for January murder in Bradenton

Sarasota Police and U.S. Marshals apprehend 24-year-old Dorian Brooks on multiple felonies.

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Wayne Gaither, FDOT District One Southwest Area Office Director speaks to the Sarasota Chamber during last week's State of the Community event.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2023
I-75 plans prioritize efficiency, safety while keeping up with growth

FDOT Director Wayne Gaither discussed goals and challenges of local highway planning during the State of the Community event.

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The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2023
Neighbors ask city to block construction of 18-story downtown condos

Bay Plaza residents tell commissioners that the planned 347-foot condo tower, Obsidian, is out of scale and is detrimental to the neighborhood.

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FPL released its 2023 hurricane season residential storm tips.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 4, 2023
FPL releases storm-ready tips ahead of hurricane season

Hurricane season starts June 1 and lasts through Nov. 30.

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Ed's Tavern co-owners Bob Bender, Adam Myara and Albert Myara said the new restaurant will have the same menu and many of the same features as the existing one.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • May 3, 2023
Ed's Tavern to open a second location in Lakewood Ranch

The popular sports bar will open a 4,200-square-foot restaurant at the State Road 64 and Upper Manatee River Road intersection late this year.

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The site map shows the plans for the Sarasota Orchestra's new home on 32 acres on Fruitville Road.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 3, 2023
Sarasota Orchestra closes on $14 million site purchase on Fruitville

After acquiring its 32-acre site outside city limits, the Sarasota Orchestra begins planning for a new music hall campus.

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The growth of staghorn coral that was outplanted by Mote in 2019 near Key West.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 3, 2023
Mote coral reef restoration to have far-reaching benefits

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium will use a $7 million grant from NOAA to lead restoration of Florida’s Coral Reef.

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During peak season, demand for pickleball kept court lines long and the parking lot full.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 3, 2023
Bayfront Park pickleball won't be getting more courts

A motion to restripe the only dedicated tennis court at Bayfront Park for pickleball use failed to gain support.

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Longboat Key Town Manager Howard Tipton is spending the first months of his new job listening to staff and evaluating systems.
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • May 2, 2023
Meet Longboat Key’s new town manager

Longboat Key’s new town manager, Howard Tipton, measures the success of his weeks by the number of sunsets he gets to see.

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A bird blind/observation platform is among the amenities proposed in concept drawings.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2023
Celery Fields rewilding project wins $75,000 grant

The grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation will bring wildlife back to the 33-acre conservation easement.

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Troy Roberts and Scott Ruberg show off the new batch of limited-edition “Scooter of the Beach” rum.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • May 2, 2023
Siesta Key Rum dives into more success with its recent release

Siesta Key Rum recently released the second batch of a limited-edition label in recognition of the celebrated Siesta Key lifeguard "Scooter of the Beach."

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