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  • August 23, 2022
Motorcycle rider killed in Sarasota crash

No one else was involved in the 11:30 p.m. wreck Monday.

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Although it costs a lot to rent a place to live in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA, renting remains a better bargain here than does purchasing a home. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota region ranks among the lowest rent-cost-to-ownership ratios in Florida

Although rents are difficult to afford in Sarasota County, the metro area ranks among the lowest of its peers in Florida when compared to the cost of purchasing a home.

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Decomposing seaweed along beaches can play a role in the increased level of bacteria leading to no-swim advisories. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 23, 2022
Bacteria prompting no-swim advisories likely from multiple sources

When bacteria levels reach unsafe levels, beach advisories go up. But that bacteria can be indicative of several situations.

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The project repairs the lake edge in the southeast and southwest corners. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 23, 2022
Sarasota County begins shoreline work at Nathan Benderson Park

The half-million-dollar project will repair erosion caused by Hurricane Irma in 2017.

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  • Jay Heater
  • August 22, 2022
McDonald's franchise opens Sept. 7 in Lakewood Ranch

Longtime McDonald's workers and franchise owners are set to open their 10th McDonald's in the region.

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Kansas City's Jennifer Imre-Justus and her sister Allison Imre, of Lakewood Ranch, hope to inspire others to support the American Cancer Society. Both sisters are cancer survivors. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • August 22, 2022
Lakewood Ranch woman to share family cancer survival at Making Strides kickoff

Allison Imre will talk about her and her sister's cancer survival stories Aug. 25 to promote the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk.

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A request for state funding for Main Street improvements was rejected during the most recent legislative session. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 22, 2022
DID board accuses city of unauthorized transfer of $400,000 for capital project

The Downtown Improvement District chair tells commissioners that the city removed at-will funding for Main Street improvements, leaving it with just $8,000 in its bank account.

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Hannah Lipsey of Punta Gorda throws knives and axes at the 2021 Sarasota Medieval Fair.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 21, 2022
The best things to do in and around Lakewood Ranch this fall

September, October and November are busy months in Lakewood Ranch. Check out a calendar of the can't-miss events.

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Mark Ursini said he plans to bring his business to the center, too. (Courtesy rendering)
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 20, 2022
Mid-Key commercial property plans await final approval

The commercial property and two residential homes from local homebuilder Brista Homes are planned to be completed by the end of 2023.

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Signs restricting boater access stand on the sand on Greer Island. (Photo by Lauren Tronstad)
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  • Lauren Tronstad
  • August 19, 2022
Signs placed restricting boater access on Beer Can Island

Motorized vessels will still be allowed to beach and anchor in unrestricted areas of the spit just past the buoys and under the bridge.

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A leucistic loggerhead turtle was excavated from its nest on Longboat Key. (Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Driver)
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • August 19, 2022
Blanca, a leucistic loggerhead, hatched on Longboat Key

A lack of pigmentation is not too rare of a condition among sea turtles.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 19, 2022
Five arrested in Sarasota burglary, jewel heist

The suspects were taken into custody in an Orlando hotel following a local investigation.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 19, 2022
Man, two children injured in Siesta Key pedestrian incident

FHP says SUV struck them in crosswalk at Stickney Point Road and Midnight Pass Road.

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Dr. Abdel H. Elhoushy is the lead physician at Comprehensive Pain Solutions. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 19, 2022
Pain management physician seeks going beyond the symptoms

Comprehensive Pain Solutions at Center Point Medical Center grows with the new development.

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Residents of Rosedale say vehicle accidents are common at the front gates of the community which open onto the intersection of 54th Drive East and 87th Street East. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 19, 2022
Rosedale residents seek solutions to community entrance traffic

The Lena Road extension project has Rosedale residents concerned about additional traffic and noise.

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