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Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Experts set to talk hurricane preparedness with Sarasota

Local, state and federal speakers are planned for Thursday night Community Conversation.

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Manatee County commissioners unanimously approve the purchase of 9000 Town Center Parkway May 6.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee County purchases administration building in Lakewood Ranch

The downtown administration building will remain in place, but several departments are relocating.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis made a quick stop at Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar in Sarasota on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, to survey damage from Tropical Storm Debby.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota commissioners OK a range of dredging plans, spending

Officials urge the public to speak up to help expedite work in Phillippi Creek.

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Erik Arroyo will be reimbursed by the city just more than $10,000 in legal expenses stemming from a 2024 ethics complaint.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 7, 2025
Former commissioner wins legal fees reimbursement from city

Former Sarasota City Commissioner Erik Arroyo requested remittance of $10,285 for his defense against a 2024 ethics complaint.

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Investments trend positive for Longboat in fiscal 2025
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 7, 2025
Investments trend positive for Longboat in fiscal 2025

Longboat Key finance personnel's mid-FY25 update showed positive trends in investment income, but work still to be done on recuperating financial losses from the hurricanes.

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City Commissioner Kyle Battie says he is confused and disgruntled over the process to hire a new city manager.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.

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Mote staff must carefully introduce the manatees into the holding tank using specialized equipment.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 7, 2025
Manatee rehab made possible at Mote with new federal designation

Approval through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service makes Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium a secondary care facility for manatees, aiding a larger statewide issue.

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Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused vegetative damage across Longboat Key, including killing or severely damaging large trees.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 6, 2025
Longboat passes tree ordinance exemption for storm-damaged properties

The amendment eliminates the replacement requirement for properties that need to remove dead or severely damaged trees caused by natural disasters.

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The Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS agencies have are gold-tier honorees from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota County emergency agencies earn statewide recognition

Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS earn top-tier status from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

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An updated rendering of the Broadway Roundabout from the May 1 public discussion.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • May 6, 2025
Town presents Broadway Roundabout updates to Longboat community

The project team expects to receive bids in early 2026 as the Broadway Roundabout project heads toward preliminary construction milestones.

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A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 6, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment adjustment upheld

The Sarasota City Commission affirmed its confirmation of the Planning Board approval of a driveway relocation for the Hyatt Regency redevelopment, paving the way for site plan consideration.

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Former county administrator Scott Hopes has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 6, 2025
Former Manatee County administrator faces additional charges

While four additional charges were filed, Scott Hopes filed a motion to dismiss three of the charges.

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Sarasota residents Larry and Susan Siebl were fans of O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill before hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they were thrilled to join staff in celebrating the official reopening on Friday.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2025
Rum runner fans rejoice at O'Leary's reopening

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

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The Juice Pod serves cold press juices, smoothies, bowls, wellness shots and specialty toasts.
    By
  • Lesley Dwyer
  • May 5, 2025
The Juice Pod is open on Main Street at Lakewood Ranch

After a series of setbacks, owners Tali and Jeremy Williams are up and running with the brand's first Florida franchise.

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Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13

Opposition to the approved 348-foot, 14-unit condo tower will go before the Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday.

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