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From left, Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Kerry Joyce, Todd Sweet, RPBW's Ronan Dunphy and Jerry Sparkman during the July 16 "Meet the Architects" workshop.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 30, 2024
Architects to reveal first look at Sarasota's new performing arts center Sept. 18

Renzo Piano Building Workshop and theater design group will hold two community workshops to show an initial concept and receive public input.

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Bradenton man arrested for February fatal hit-and-run
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2024
Bradenton man arrested for February fatal hit-and-run

Devan Shaun Carroll was apprehended by Manatee County deputies and charged with the killng of an 81-year-old woman in downtown Sarasota.

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Artists Court is planned as a 242-unit apartment community with 26 units priced as affordable and attainable.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 29, 2024
Affordable housing efforts gain traction and attention

With several projects in the pipeline, the city has earned a Local Action Award from the Florida League of Cities for its attainable housing density bonus program.

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The unit 945 condominium at 340 S. Palm Ave. was built in 1998 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and 4,534 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 29, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Aug. 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Sarabande condominium tops the week's sales at $2.97 million.

  • Sarasota
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Former Riverview High wideout Jaron Glover, seen making a catch against Richmond University in 2023, is expected to be a starter for Michigan State University in 2024.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 29, 2024
Sarasota football alums primed to make an impact on Saturdays

These athletes and others will be on your television screens starting this weekend.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Shark teeth are on display at Sherri's Shark Shop.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 29, 2024
Shark tooth collecting finds its way to Sarasota

Local interest in shark tooth hunting prompted the recent Sarasota Sharks Tooth Festival.

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  • Neighbors
A rendering of the first phase of Pilatus Business Aircraft's planned facilities at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 29, 2024
Swiss-based aircraft maker picks SRQ for major expansion

Pilatus Business Jets will invest $40 million-plus to build new factory and service facilities at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Just off the Legacy Trail north of Bahia Vista Street, the entire neighborhood was flooded from rain from Hurricane Debby.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • August 28, 2024
Sarasota County staff explain causes of flooding from Hurricane Debby

The presentation led commissioners and residents to question whether the county's stormwater regulations are stringent enough.

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Riverview High freshman cross country runner Madie Muller established herself as one of the top athletes in the state in 2024.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Madie Muller

The Riverview High cross-country freshman won the Lemon Bay Invitational on Aug. 24.

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The rendering of Pier 550 by MHK Architecture shows two residential towers separated and boat slips along the west side of Golden Gate Point.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 28, 2024
Another new development planned for Golden Gate Point

Pier 550 is set to bring 54 more luxury condos to the residential enclave on the edge or Sarasota Bay.

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Teen boaters disrupt fishing outing by making a splash
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 28, 2024
Teen boaters disrupt fishing outing by making a splash

Bickering with anglers on a dock, a boatful of male juveniles attempt to soak them with a raised motor prop. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Booker High junior quarterback Joel Morris launches a pass to junior Dylan Wester for a touchdown against Cardinal Mooney High in a preseason clash. Morris threw three touchdowns against Lely High on Aug. 23.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2024
Sarasota football takeaways after week one of the 2024 season

There was good, and there was bad, for area teams to kick off the season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2024
Frontier adds SRQ route to Cincinnati

It will be the low-cost airline's third route at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.

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Margery and Charles Barancik
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2024
Applications open for TIME Fellowship grants

Sarasota County Schools educators are eligible for grants of up to $12,000 awarded by the Barancik Foundation.

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Kwaku Addae, 7 and Joy Prophete, 8, prepare for graduation.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 26, 2024
Kids celebrate multicultural learning during Learn My History Foundation graduation

The nonprofit Learn My History, which focuses on teaching kids multiculturalism and creating career-readiness, celebrated its students who completed the program.

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