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Marlon Brown served as city manager of Sarasota from 2021-2024.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2026
Nonprofit elects former city manager, investment advisor to board

Barancik Foundation taps Marlon Brown and Jeffrey McCurdy for three-year terms.

  • Sarasota
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5 dead in Sarasota shooting, link to Fort Lauderdale double homicide suspected
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2026
5 dead in Sarasota shooting, link to Fort Lauderdale double homicide suspected

According to the Sarasota Sheriff's Office, the suspect was found deceased in the home near Proctor and McIntosh roads where the shootings took place.

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A motorcycle and car show is part of the planned activities at the 2026 installment of Thunder by the Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2026
Sarasota's Thunder by the Bay features music, motors and more

The 28th annual event on Feb. 13-15 benefits Suncoast Charities for Children.

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  • Neighbors
Woman scorned breaks up by breaking up boyfriend's property
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 11, 2026
Woman scorned breaks up by breaking up boyfriend's property

When a woman finds evidence of her boyfriend's philandering, she goes on a tirade by destroying more than $6,000 worth of his belongings. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Warren Hutmacher is owner and principal of Sumter Local Government Consulting.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • February 11, 2026
City commissioners cut manager field to six

Finalists will visit Sarasota on Feb. 23-24, and a final decision could come Feb 27.

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The Sarasota County Operations Center (East County) was honored with a plaque.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 10, 2026
Sarasota Garden Club hosts Civic Beautification Awards

The awards celebrated the properties deemed by the club as exemplifying the attempt to beautify the community.

  • Sarasota
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Tipsea Gypsea, a 45-foot Catalina sailboat, lies beached on a sandbar near the Harbor Acres neighborhood, posing a risk to the neighborhood’s seawall and dozens of nearby moored boats. Sarasota Police Department Marine Patrol Officer Michael Skinner said the registered owner is working to get a specialized bolt to re-attach the steering wheel.
    By
  • S.T. Cardinal
  • February 10, 2026
Law enforcement agencies tackle removing wrecked, abandoned boats

When a boat washes up on a sandbar or crashes into a seawall, law enforcement agencies step in.

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There was some tough competition in this year's Superb Owl "Most Valuable Predator" contest. Wanda, one of the bird rescue's resident barred owls, won the title of "Best Defense."
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • February 10, 2026
Whoooo is the MVP of Save Our Seabirds' owlery?

City Island's bird rescue center called on community members to help decide which of its feathered friends would take the title.

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Noah Spenn, a three-sport athlete at Sarasota Christian, is busy playing football or volleyball when he's not hooping on the hardwood.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • February 10, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Spenn

The junior forward powered Sarasota Christian boys basketball to a district title.

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Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest
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  • Dana Kampa
  • February 9, 2026
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest

Pommel horse gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, who competed for the United States in the Olympic Games in Paris, recently stopped by the City Island spot.

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Second grader Sovereign Osceola experiences static electricity.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2026
Wilkinson Elementary makes concepts hands-on during STEAM Night

The school teamed up with Lamborghini Sarasota and Steel Supplements to host the annual event.

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Valor Commons in Manatee County is designed to include a resource center, memorials, walking trails and public event spaces.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 9, 2026
Federal cash streams in for Manatee, Sarasota projects

Local line items are a part of the massive $1.2 trillion spending package.

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  • News
Cyclist killed on Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2026
Cyclist killed on Siesta Key

The incident with a vehicle took place near Beach Access 9 around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, deputies say.

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Sue Hobbs holds the iridescent shell of the green turban sea snail to the light.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells

Held at Robarts Arena this year, the event featured a larger space, with more room for artists and collectors to showcase their work.

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Suncoast Waterkeepers regularly tests water quality at 12 sites in Sarasota Bay and its adjacent waters, including the Linley Street boat ramp on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee bayside beaches graded for water safety

Two sites receive B grades on Suncoast Waterkeeper's summary of 2025 testing.

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Lockwood Ridge Road was closed near Gocio Road early Monday morning after a fatal incident between a vehicle and a pedestrian.
  • March 23, 2026
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Mike and Julie Paige, and Amber and Lenny Larson, pose by an "SRQ Wine" sign.
  • March 22, 2026
Festival pours wines from around the world, all at Selby Five Points Park
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Sarasota Crew's championship-winning Women's U16 Eight boat races past opponents at Nathan Benderson Park in June 2025. The USRowing Youth National Championships are one of the biggest events on the local sports calendar for 2026.
  • March 20, 2026
Watersports events line up at Benderson Park in April
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  • March 19, 2026
Proposed apartments would replace Breakfast House and more on Fruitville
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Storytelling is one of the events planned at the Enchanted Gardens Family Festival at Historic Spanish Point.
  • March 19, 2026
Selby Gardens sets dates for Enchanted Garden Festival

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