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Interim City Manager Doug Jeffcoat; new City Attorney Joseph Polzak.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 22, 2024
New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

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Payne Park Auditorium.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 22, 2024
Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota

The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, including plans to build a new facility nearby.

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Early voting in Sarasota County began Monday, Oct. 21 at 10 locations.
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  • Jim DeLa
  • October 21, 2024
Early in-person voting opens in Sarasota County

A brisk turnout is being reported downtown.

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Hurricane Milton's strong winds added many downed trees to the debris that was left behind by Hurricane Helene.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 21, 2024
Sarasota faces months of debris collection

The volume of debris left in the wake of Hurricane Milton is estimated at up to four times that of Hurricane Ian in 2022.

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Judy Petersen and Nancy Zwolinski enjoyed the chance to visit the orchid show on Oct. 17.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 20, 2024
Selby Gardens goes purple with annual orchid show

The Orchid Show 2024: PURPLE!, continuing despite the impacts of Hurricane Milton, highlights an significant color of the plant world.

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Jennifer Remi and Elliott Remi, 11, enjoyed their time inside the pig pen.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 19, 2024
Community finds the fall spirit at Fruitville Pumpkin Festival

The Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove ushered in the Halloween season with pumpkins, circus performances, a new haunted manor and other activities.

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Remediation assessments and debris removal are underway at the Sarasota County Administration Center.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 19, 2024
Milton damage forces county to vacate administration center

Assessments are underway to determine future use of Sarasota County's headquarters as construction of its new building continues.

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    In Memoriam |
  • October 18, 2024
Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D.

Jack Franklin Richardson, D.M.D., a husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at the age of 84.

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An All Faiths Food Bank pop-up distribution event will be held Sunday at the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2024
Pop-up food bank scheduled for Sunday

All Faiths Food Bank and the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee are partnering to provide groceries to Hurricane Milton-impacted residents in Sarasota.

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The GCCF Rapid Response Fund benefits Second Heart Homes, which experienced significant structural damage at several of its homes that provide permanent supportive housing for homeless individuals with mental health conditions.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2024
GCCF makes fast grants to assist in hurricane relief and recovery

The Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $500,000 from its Rapid Response Fund to more than a dozen local organizations.

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Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 18, 2024
Sights of newly opened Midnight Pass

Midnight Pass opened after Hurricane Milton made landfall in Sarasota on Oct. 9.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis, speaking Thursday at Booker High School in Sarasota, presented $100,000 checks to education foundations in Sarasota and Manatee counties.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota granted $100,000 in hurricane aid for school staff

More than 4,000 school district employees have responded to a survey on needs.

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The home at at 1622 Kenilworth St. was built in 2017 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,058 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 17, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Johnson Estates home on Kenilworth Street tops the week's sales at $3.45 million.

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The City Commission will consider the implementation agreement with the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation for construction of the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 17, 2024
Canceled meetings prompt City Commission to play catch-up

A canceled meeting and workshop puts Sarasota commissioners on double duty with packed-agenda meetings on Friday and Monday.

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Average White Band with opener Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe “Sistas in the Name of Soul” will be held Oct. 18.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 17, 2024
Sarasota events move ahead despite Milton damage

Some events the public can still enjoy are the Pumpkin Festival at Fruitville Grove and the second anniversary celebrations at The Bay.

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