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Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud
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  • Jim DeLa
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud

Prosecutors say he collected nearly $300K in disability payments while continuing to work.

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  • News
Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

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  • Neighbors
Sarasota City Hall.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2024
Learn the basics of Sarasota’s budget process at town hall session

City of Sarasota officials will explain the process of setting the fiscal year 2025 budget.

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Higel Marine Park has one of Sarasota County's 13 motorized boat launches.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2024
Task force formed to address Sarasota's boat dock dilemma

A task force will recommend a solution to the long-standing dilemma of commercial charter boat operators illegally using Sarasota County boat launches and docks to operate fishing and sight-seeing tours.

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Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2024
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area

The Sarasota County Commission approval paves the way for a major mixed-use development with 25% affordable housing.

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The home at 8217 Midnight Pass Road sold for $3.88 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5.6 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Renderings of four general concepts of the new city logo. The one on the bottom has emerged as the favorite among commissioners.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

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Former Booker High and Central Michigan University defensive lineman Jacques Bristol had 44 total tackles (18 solo), eight tackles for loss, four sacks and five quarterback hits in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 25, 2024
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2024
Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day

The Sarasota Police Department partners with the DEA to provide opportunity for residents to rid their homes of unwanted or expired drugs.

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City budget season begins with fiscal year 2023 recap
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
City budget season begins with fiscal year 2023 recap

Revenue exceeded expenses by $4 million, but the city of Sarasota's 2025 budget must absorb a $3.4 million hike in pension contribution.

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Construction of a new roundabout at Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place is expected to take nine months to complete.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 24, 2024
Roundabout road closure to begin this weekend

The intersection of Ringling Boulevard and Pine Place will be closed until January 2025.

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Former Booker High and University of South Florida running back Marlon Mack (25) was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2017.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2024
A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

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Ianna Guedes and Lucia Moretta add a treatment to their bacteria. The Giving Challenge has helped meet the needs of students at Sarasota High School's MaST Research Institute.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 24, 2024
Giving Challenge lends helping hand to Sarasota County nonprofits

The fundraising event, which spans four counties, helped once again to strengthen nonprofits in Sarasota County.

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  • Neighbors
The St. Armands Garage, one of four city-owned parking garages, opened in April 2019.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 24, 2024
Free parking in Sarasota garages reduced to one hour

City commissioners codified final items of Sarasota's paid parking plan update, including shortening the two-hour grace period in city-owned parking decks.

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The home at 3851 Tangier Terrace was built in 2024 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,379 square feet of living area.
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