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Sarasota School of Architecture member Carl Abbott and Pastor Ashley Nicolls
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2025
St. Paul Lutheran Church rededicates Victor Lundy education building

Created in 1962, the building saw a renovation costing about $756,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota Police discover homicide during welfare check
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2025
Sarasota Police discover homicide during welfare check

The possible homicide was committed Tuesday night in a home in the 2200 block of Ringling Boulevard.

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Police chief calls for backup to stop a street scuffle
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2025
Police chief calls for backup to stop a street scuffle

Officers respond when Police Chief Rex Troche spots two men on the verge of a fight in a downtown street. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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New Riverview High football Head Coach Mark Cristiani embraces Da'Marcus Abner (left) and Dont'a Aber on the sideline in 2022.
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  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 5, 2025
Setting Riverview High on the right path

New Riverview football Head Coach Mark Cristiani looks to lead the Rams with respect.

  • Sarasota
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A rendering of plans for the resilient shoreline in The Bay park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 5, 2025
Work on The Bay won't impact future Van Wezel use

Bay Park Conservancy's AG Lafley tells the Purple Ribbon Committee the parking lot conversion into green space won't encroach on the performing arts hall.

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The real estate market in Sarasota and Manatee counties is returning to what realtors say is a pre-pandemic balance predicting buyer-favorable conditions, new data suggests.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 5, 2025
Real estate market poised to favor buyers, new data suggests

A year-end report for Sarasota and Manatee counties shows prices dropping slightly and inventory increasing.

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A rendering of Payne Park Auditorium by Fleischman Garcia Maslowski Architecture shows modern enhancements while maintaining the 1960s-era aesthetic.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 5, 2025
Renovation plans for Payne Park Auditorium revealed

The Sarasota Players will invest $2.5 million to convert the city-owned building into a contemporary performance venue.

  • Sarasota
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Moratorium madness
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • February 5, 2025
Moratorium madness

‘Overdevelopment’ is not the problem in Manatee, and a moratorium is certainly not the answer.

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A plan is in place to transfer control of The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art from Florida State University to New College of Florida.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • February 4, 2025
DeSantis plans to bring Ringling Museum under New College control

The transfer of stewardship is seen as part of larger plan to consolidate campuses along U.S. 41.

  • Sarasota
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The new SPD Mobile Command Center arrived at police headquarters with a motorcycle escort.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 4, 2025
SPD Mobile Command Center reports for duty

The new mobile center goes into action after an 18-month wait following its approval.

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Midnight Pass on Oct. 17, 2024, looking from Little Sarasota Bay to the Gulf of Mexico. Hurricanes Helene and Milton opened up the Pass after it was closed in 1983.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • February 4, 2025
Midnight Pass effects now visible in Little Sarasota Bay

After three months since Hurricane Milton reopened it, experts say signs point to the pass staying open for now.

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Baker Zovath, 4, had his face painted based on the film "Braveheart."
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 3, 2025
Highland Games & Celtic Festival honors Scottish culture

The second annual Suncoast Scottish Highland Games & Celtic Festival included games, dancing, music and animals.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Maria Cruz dances in the performance by Bomba Yemayá.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 3, 2025
NocheUnidos welcomes bomba group, Mardi Gras Indians to The Ringling

The event, celebrating Hispanic heritage and supporting UnidosNow, welcomed the groups Bomba Yemayá and The 79rs Gang from New Orleans to the Ringling Museum courtyard.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The roundabout at Ringling Blvd. and Pine Place opened on evening of Jan. 31, 2025.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 3, 2025
Ringling Boulevard roundabout opens ahead of projected completion date

While the streets are open, some work continues on the project.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Fleming, board chair of Siesta Key Chamber, presents a check to Lora Wey and Dana Dalpra for funds raised during the Siesta Key Crystal Classic.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 2, 2025
Siesta Key Chamber honors members at annual Awards Dinner

The event, held for chamber members, celebrated individuals within the Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce.

  • Siesta Key
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