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The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall was built over fill, which created land on what was formerly Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 13, 2024
Van Wezel damage may reach $10 million

With multiple shows hanging in the balance, Executive Director Mary Bensel tells the city's Purple Ribbon Committee the race is on to reopen on Jan. 1.

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Barroom break-up borders brawl
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 13, 2024
Barroom break-up borders brawl

A man insults bar and restaurant staff and threatens to throw glassware at employees after woman deals a death blow to their relationship. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
A red tsunami in Florida
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • November 13, 2024
A red tsunami in Florida

“The incentive that impels man to act is uneasiness.” It was abundantly clear Floridians were uneasy about the past four years.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Juan Leon and Tony Fudoli
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 12, 2024
Siesta bar hosts Marine Corps birthday after overcoming hurricane damage

Gilligan's Island Bar & Grill hosted the celebration for the 11th year.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Gino Calleja and Cristel Ramires serve soup with Kolucan Mexican Bar and Grill.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 12, 2024
Bowls of Hope helps fill the bowls of those in need

All Faiths Food Bank's largest fundraiser of the year, Bowls of Hope welcomed the community for a sampling of artisan bowls and soups in support of the food bank.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Mira Mar has stood on South Palm Avenue since 1923.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 12, 2024
Developer takes first step to restore and redevelop the Mira Mar site

Seaward Development has a pre-application conference with the Development Review Committee to start the rezoning process from Downtown Core to Downtown Bayfront.

  • Sarasota
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The uniform of the day for the Marine veterans — red polo shirts with the Marine Corps emblem. From left, David Matthews, Doug Rigg, Art Dehardt, Bob Fields, Debbie Fields, Joe Felice and David Doak.
    By
  • Michael Harris
  • November 11, 2024
Marine vets gather to celebrate Corps birthday

For the 22nd year, Marina Jack hosted area veterans in commemorating the U.S. Marine Corps 249th anniversary.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ethan Parker, 12, rides with the Historic Aircraft Society.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • November 11, 2024
Veterans Day parade honors the sacrifices of the community's veterans

The parade brought together local schools, organizations, clubs and city departments in honor of veterans.

  • Sarasota
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Erik Arroyo speaks to his fellow city commissioners, staff and residents during his final address as a Sarasota city commissioner.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 11, 2024
Arroyo relieved to be relieved of City Commission seat

The outgoing District 3 representative and former mayor pledges to remain involved as the next Sarasota City Commission is sworn in without him.

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Locals Annabeth Howton and Jenna Barnett at the St. Armands Circle Art Festival.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • November 11, 2024
St. Armands Art Festival welcomes back customers to the Circle

Sarasota and Longboat residents supported St. Armand businesses as they recover after the hurricanes.

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Several beachfront properties on Longboat were severely damaged from Hurricane Helene's storm surge.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2024
FEMA aid deadlines for storm assistance on the horizon

The deadline to get FEMA aid for damage from Hurricane Debby is fast approaching.

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The 48th annual Sandy Claws Beach Run on Siesta Beach is set for Saturday, Dec. 14.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 9, 2024
Sandy Claws Beach Run set for Dec. 14

The event benefits the "Summer in the Parks" Adopt-A-Camper scholarship program.

  • Siesta Key
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Sarasota Police make four arrests in October downtown assault
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 8, 2024
Sarasota Police make four arrests in October downtown assault

Four teens charged with beating a 67-year-old man.

  • Sarasota
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Thomas Jack Black ( 1932 - 2024)
    In Memoriam |
  • November 8, 2024
Thomas Jack Black

Thomas Jack Black, Sr., age 92, passed away after a heroic battle with Alzheimer's on October 13, 2024.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Sarasota resident Kelly Franklin's opposition to the approval of outdoor seating at Corona Cigar Bar in downtown is central to her legal battle with City Commissioner Kyle Battie.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • November 8, 2024
Judge dismisses amended complaint against Battie 'with prejudice'

Sarasota resident Kelly Franklin has 30 days to appeal ruling in defamation case against City Commissioner Kyle Battie.

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