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Currently, the Longboat Key Police department has 11 hot seated cars.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 7, 2023
Hybrid police vehicles will soon join Longboat Key's fleet

The June 5 commission meeting saw the approval of the purchase of seven new police vehicles.

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Rendering of proposed parking garage.
    By
  • Lauren Tronstad
  • June 6, 2023
St. Regis parking changes denied by Town Commission

Commissioners will vote on a written order of denial June 20.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2023
The city wants your opinion on regulations for restaurants, bars, nightclubs

Ordinance changes are intended to better define dining and entertainment establishment regulations in the city of Sarasota.

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Longboat Key Police Department's newest officer Justin Ramsaier (right) was sworn in on June 2.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • June 6, 2023
Longboat Key Police Department welcomes experienced NYPD officer

Justin Ramsaier has 17 years of experience with the New York Police Department. Now he hopes to connect with Longboat Key.

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Jim Bridges says the investigation launched by the city into his contact with a Planning Board member about a project not related to One Park has unduly damaged his reputation.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 6, 2023
One Park investor demands apology from the city

James Bridges of Jebco Ventures says the city's inquiry request into a contact with a Planning Board member was unwarranted and harmful.

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A roundabout at the intersection of State Road 70 and Del Webb Boulevard is one of seven planned for the busy and dangerous stretch of road.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • June 6, 2023
State Road 70 improvements prioritized for 2024

A portion of the project landed on the "Moving Florida Forward" list of 20 high-priority transportation projects.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 6, 2023
County seeks public input to secure Hurricane Ian recovery funds

The Sarasota SRQ initiative was created to provide details for use of $201.5 million in federal disaster recovery assistance.

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Manatee County is considering the purchase of Mixon Fruit Farms, which went on the market in February 2023 for $15.8 million.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • June 5, 2023
Manatee County hopes to purchase Mixon Fruit Farms in timely manner

Buying the property through its environmentally significant lands program could be a lengthy process.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2023
SPD investigates downtown weekend shooting

The victim is not cooperating with Sarasota police investigators.

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626 S. Owl Drive recently sold for $11.25 million, setting a new record for Bird Key.
    By
  • James Peter
  • June 4, 2023
Bird Key home sells for $11.25 million, sets record for island

The second most expensive listing ever on Bird Key sold the same day.

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The buyer has yet to announce plans for the 3.1 acres.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 3, 2023
Developer buys 3.1 acres in downtown Sarasota for $32M

The seven parcels are zoned for residential and retail uses.

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Starbucks workers cited poor working conditions in a letter to the company's CEO.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 3, 2023
Sarasota Starbucks workers seek to join national union

Starbucks officials push back against the effort.

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After being selected a nominee for the category, Der Dutchman Restaurant in Sarasota was voted on by USA Today readers.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • June 2, 2023
Der Dutchman crowned best buffet in the US

The restaurant has been in the Sarasota area since 1985.

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  • June 2, 2023
Two nights, two traffic fatalities on South Tamiami Trail

A motorcyclist has died from injuries sustained in a crash Thursday evening.

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The SPAC Architect Selection Task Force meets with representatives of Renzo Piano Building Workshop on Wednesday. On Thursday, the task force selected the firm to design the new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 2, 2023
Sarasota Performing Arts Center task force selects architect

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has been chosen to design the city's new theater complex at The Bay.

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