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Navy veteran John Hynal shares Operation Eco Vets' mission at a farmers market.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 24, 2023
Operation Eco Vets looks for new home to host programs

The East County nonprofit supports veterans by providing opportunities to learn sustainability skills.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 24, 2023
SPD investigates overnight shooting near St. Armands Circle

The shooting occurred shortly before 1 a.m. Monday near the intersection of Jackson Drive and South Washington Drive.

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An aerial view of floating solar panels cell platform on a body of water.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 24, 2023
City to permit floating solar power panels in comprehensive plan

State statute mandates solar generation, floating or ground mounted, be allowed in permitted zoning districts.

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A rendering of an entrance into Siesta Promenade.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 22, 2023
Parallel parking plan causes friction for Siesta Promenade

Neighbors of the planned Benderson project convinced Sarasota County's Planning Commission to recommend against approval of the traffic-calming measure.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 21, 2023
Sarasota man arrested on child pornography charges

Hundreds of images were found on a computer belonging to a 51-year-old man.

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John Saputo's Gold Coast Eagle Distributing will supply all the beer products to the new World Champions Cup that will be held Dec. 7, 8, 10 at The Concession.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • July 21, 2023
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing lands major role at World Champions Cup

The Lakewood Ranch distributor will handle all beer provisions and sales at the international golf event hosted by The Concession.

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Sarasota County Schools plans to rebuild Garden Elementary School in Venice while keeping the current building in operation.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 20, 2023
New schools on the way in Sarasota

Three new schools are being constructed to address growth in the central and southern part of the county.

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Tara Elementary School will undergo a renovation and addition.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
Construction projects progress at east Bradenton schools in new school year

Additions or renovations will take place at Freedom and Tara elementary schools, Haile Middle and Lakewood Ranch High.

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  • Observer Staff
  • July 20, 2023
Sarasota police seek help in vehicle crimes spree

Burglaries and thefts of Kia, Hyundai and Chevrolet models have been reported.

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Mixon Fruit Farms has been a staple in Manatee County for decades.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • July 20, 2023
Mixon Fruit Farms leaves a legacy of making memories in Bradenton

Mixon Fruit Farms prepares to close July 29 after 84 years in operation.

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City of Sarasota staff expects any developments that may result from the Live Local Act would more closely resemble Lofts on Lemon than a downtown high rise.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 20, 2023
Could Florida's Live Local Act mean affordable housing in high-rises?

The Sarasota City Commission heard about the details, and the likelihood, of new attainable units in high-rise buildings.

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A collage of 1950 portraits of MacKinlay Kantor
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • July 20, 2023
Too big for words: Siesta Key’s forgotten ‘king’

He died deep in debt, but MacKinlay Kantor wrote bestsellers, won fiction’s great prizes, hung with Hemingway and brought celebrities to Sarasota.

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The city of Sarasota is exploring future uses of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall once a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center is built.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 20, 2023
City names committee members to explore options for Van Wezel

The Sarasota City Commission selected a seven-member Purple Ribbon Committee to study possible reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Sarasota
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The chickens line up for a dust bath in a restaurant bus tub.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • July 19, 2023
Sentinel chickens used to monitor Manatee County mosquitos

Flocks of chickens across the county keep tabs on three mosquito-borne viruses.

  • East County
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Retired Sarasota attorney William Getzen died Tuesday.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 19, 2023
Longtime Sarasota attorney and resident William Getzen dies at 91

A career-long fixture at Williams Parker, Getzen was "a pioneer in the practice of condominium law."

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