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Riverview High's Susan Lowther finished 10th in the U.S. in points (162) in 2024 according to MaxPreps statistics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 11, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Susan Lowther

The Riverview High girls lacrosse senior is climbing the national points rankings in 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Will Florida go to pot?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • April 11, 2024
Will Florida go to pot?

Floridians likely will vote to legalize pot. Arguments on each side are persuasive.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
  • By The Owen Golden Gate Point
  • April 11, 2024
The Owen Golden Gate Point Checks All the Boxes for a Luxurious Lifestyle

Every facet of The Owen Golden Gate Point is designed to provide a remarkably luxurious lifestyle in the heart of Sarasota’s thriving downtown district.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Community rallies to raise $17.2 million during Giving Challenge
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • April 10, 2024
Community rallies to raise $17.2 million during Giving Challenge

The Bay Park Conservancy and Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium wound up atop the leaderboard.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Maicy Powell, Raleigh Mosely II, Jazzmin Carson and Michael Mendez of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe offer a performance.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 10, 2024
The Bay Park celebrates Giving Challenge with two-day event series

The series of events allowed the public to engage with eight area nonprofits over music, games and fun activities.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Jake Ilardi is a Street skater, meaning he specializes in skating rails, stairs, banks and other items you could find on a real city street.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 10, 2024
New documentary puts 'Spotlight' on Sarasota skateboarder

The film, which follows the life of Jake Ilardi, came largely from video filmed by his brother Nate Ilardi.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2024
Men told to stop 'jumpscaring' downtown pedestrians

Leaping from the shadows in the darkness of night, two men tell police they were only frightening passersby for fun. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota schools’ Rachael O’Dea, Mote’s Aly Busse, the associate vice president of education, and Manatee schools’ Amber Platowski, talk about possibilities while standing in front of what will be the three learning labs at Mote SEA.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • April 10, 2024
Mote aquarium hopes to lead students to marine science, biology careers

The Science Education Aquarium is working with Manatee and Sarasota school districts to provide access to every K-12 student.

  • East County
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The Sarasota Police Department spent nearly $67,000 in personnel and other costs on the 2023 Powerboat Grand Prix, a city co-sponsored event.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 10, 2024
City considers reducing number of co-sponsored special events

Taxpayer costs for 15 events have increased 33.5% in two years, prompting Sarasota city commissioners to ponder the return on investment.

  • Sarasota
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Sugar Champagne Bar is expected to open by the end of the year.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 9, 2024
Champagne bar, piano lounge to open in downtown Sarasota

Local entrepreneur Ronnie Shugar is investing $15 million in downtown Sarasota entities and projects.

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Technical director Chris McVicker and director Jonathan Epstein
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 9, 2024
Elizabethan-era stage adds authentic touch to 'Romeo and Juliet'

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of the beloved Shakespeare play makes the audience part of the action with a set based on a historic stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Decline in US economic freedom due to unregulated capitalism
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • April 9, 2024
Decline in US economic freedom due to unregulated capitalism

Capitalism without regulation is the cause of the decline in U.S. economic well-being, writes a reader in response to a recent editorial.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Policy shifts show Republicans favor big government
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • April 9, 2024
Policy shifts show Republicans favor big government

A reader attempts to set the record straight on President Joe Biden's policies.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The proposed site of a city-owned attainable housing development across First Street from City Hall. The red X marks the location of the city's credit union office, which will remain.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 9, 2024
City will consider building its own workforce housing

Sarasota City Manager Marlon Brown will propose a plan to build 192 units in two towers across from City Hall.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota County will have two new solid waste collection contractors beginning in spring 2025.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2024
Sarasota County to hold community meetings on waste collection changes

New haulers and higher rates are coming for residents of unincorporated areas of Sarasota County.

  • Sarasota
  • News
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