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SPD Officer Michael Skinner and IUPA President Sam A. Cabral
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2024
Sarasota officer's bravery recognized for marine rescue

The entire incident was captured on video thanks to the officer's body-worn camera.

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Selby Gardens adds three members to board of trustees
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2024
Selby Gardens adds three members to board of trustees

Ali Bahaj, retired chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Japan; Tervis CEO Hosana Fieber; and Richard Sandor, chairman and CEO of Environmental Financial Products, will each serve a three-year term on the board.

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Sprouts Farmers Market is opening a new store this fall in Sarasota.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 12, 2024
Sprouts Farmers Market set to open in downtown Sarasota on Sept. 6

The grocery store will host two in-person hiring events to fill more than 80 positions.

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The planned indoor sports complex at Nathan Benderson Park will also serve as a boathouse for rowing activities.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 12, 2024
Benderson Park sports complex enters next phase of planning

The indoor facility and boathouse will feature dozens of sport courts to attract a variety of athletic tournaments.

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Sarasota County issues air quality alert
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  • July 11, 2024
Sarasota County issues air quality alert

Seasonal Saharan dust may affect residents with asthma or other respiratory conditions.

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Citizens group asks candidates to promise to run clean campaigns
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2024
Citizens group asks candidates to promise to run clean campaigns

The pledge aims to avoid dark money, "mud-slinging free-for-alls."

  • Sarasota
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation’s $1.3 million in grant awards include the Empowering Arts Grant Program to support arts and cultural organizations such as Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, her performing its 2023-24 production of “Ruby.”
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 11, 2024
GCCF makes $1.3 million in grants to support arts and services

Included in the round of gifts is $785,000 for Gulf Coast Community Foundation's rebranded Empowering Arts Grant Program.

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The interior of the Kreissle Forge
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 11, 2024
Kreissle Forge is a time capsule of a disappearing craft

The historic Kreissle blacksmith's forge, located near the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, provided metalwork for many of the community's landmarks and still has more to offer.

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The home at home at 1449 Hillview Drive has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,982 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 11, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for June 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey and Nokomis

A Harbor Acres home on Hillview Drive tops the week's sales at $5.97 million.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota's Liam Kinne will play in the U.S. Kids Worlds Championship, held Aug. 1-3 in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 11, 2024
Sarasota junior golfer heads to US Kids World Championship in August

Liam Kinne, 9, also won a Drive, Chip and Putt local qualifier on July 8.

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Angela Stephanides teaches a geometry lesson.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 11, 2024
School district optimistic following rise in standardized testing scores

The state of Florida's testing results indicated a 2% rise in third grade English Language Arts scores.

  • Sarasota
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Some homes on Siesta Key are built over several underlying 25-foot-wide lots as platted in the early 19th century.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 11, 2024
Request to combine 'nonconforming lots' on barrier islands denied

Sarasota County Commission approval would have allowed legacy 25-foot-wide lots to be redeveloped contrary to the current density requirements.

  • Sarasota
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Owen Peacock, 9 and Ellie Rodgers, 9, make hot dog buns.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 10, 2024
Kids work together to create tasty dishes at Young Chefs Academy

The company focuses on teaching kids the "joy and value" of cooking.

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Riverview High rising senior kicker/punter Nick Delfau.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 10, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Nick Delfau

The Riverview High football rising senior is the Kohl's Kicking No. 38 punter in the class of 2025.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics
  • By Liz Barker
  • July 10, 2024
Unite with shared vision that puts kids ahead of politics

Public schools are the foundation of our democracy. How we respond to vouchers and charter schools is crucial.

  • Sarasota
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