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Benderson Develpment plans to redevelop The Crossings at Siesta Key into a mixed-use lifestyle center.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 25, 2024
Benderson wins comp plan amendment for The Crossings at Siesta Key

Plans are to redevelop the former Southgate Mall in a mixed-use lifestyle center that includes up to 848 residential units.

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  • By BayView Dental
  • October 25, 2024
Dental Hygiene Warning Signs & What It Means For Your Overall Health

At home dental care is critical for your oral health, but just can’t replace what a professional cleaning does.

  • Sarasota
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  • October 24, 2024
Pamela Bourgault

On Oct. 16, Pamela Bourgault, beloved wife of Pierre Bourgault, passed away.

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  • By JL Bainbridge Family Wealth Advisors
  • October 24, 2024
Medicare: Demystifying the Eligibility and Enrollment Process

To learn more about Medicare and how to incorporate it into your financial strategy, JL Bainbridge offers free seminars at their downtown Sarasota office.

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Sarasota County's most popular beach reopens Saturday.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key Beach set for Saturday reopening

Sarasota County staff have been at work ensuring a safe and accessible environment for the beaches.

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Christian Galicia serves Zac and Trey Yovanovich at Siesta Key Oyster Bar on Oct. 22.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

  • Siesta Key
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The home at 2737 Hillview St. has three bedrooms, two baths, a pool and 1,612 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 24, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 7-11 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Lynnhurst home on Hillview Street tops the week's sales at $585,000.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Meals are offered at Bedrock Church Sarasota.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Bedrock Church describes meeting the need for meals after Milton

The Sarasota church gave out a total of 1,465 meals after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

  • Sarasota
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Superintendent Terry Connor offers a forum on the referendum at Sarasota High School on Oct. 22.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2024
Sarasota schools highlight property tax referendum ahead of general election

The referendum provides funding for a variety of needs in the school district ranging from arts, to career and technical education, to safety and security.

  • Sarasota
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  • By One Park Sarasota
  • October 24, 2024
One Park Sarasota Condo Celebrates Groundbreaking at The Quay

“One Park Sarasota embodies our longstanding commitment to redefining luxury in Downtown Sarasota’s Waterfront District,” said Kevin Maloney, founder and CEO of PMG.

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Sequoia Felton
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Sequoia Felton

Meet the candidate.

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Kyle Battie.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2024
Sarasota City Commission District 1: Kyle Battie

Meet the candidate.

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Kinsey Robb at Art Center Sarasota
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 23, 2024
Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

  • Arts + Culture
The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 23, 2024
Obsidian approval decision appealed to the Planning Board

Three street-level adjustment requests to the 18-story, 342-foot condo tower have been granted by the city of Sarasota. Bay Plaza residents have appealed the decision.

  • Sarasota
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A crew helps clean up the impacts of Hurricane Milton in the LGBTQ+ center.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 23, 2024
Fabulous Arts Foundation repairs new LGBTQ+ center following Hurricane Milton

The center, which suffered serious damage from the storm, is being repaired to offer programming and a "safe space" for the community.

  • Sarasota
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