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The condominium in The Tower Residences was built in 2003 and has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,659 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 10, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Sept. 23-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week's sales at $4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
  • By Dr. Sam of Warm Sands Wellness
  • October 10, 2024
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  • Neighbors
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FPL and Pike electric trucks at Tuttle Avenue and Fruitville Road head out on their calls on Aug. 5, 2024, following Hurricane Debby.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
FPL customers in Sarasota, Manatee face post-Milton outages

In a note to customers on its website, Florida Power & Light says its crews are in the hardest hit areas. "We ask for your patience as we work around-the-clock to get Florida back to normal."

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The yacht Blue Symphonie sits in a slip at Marina Jack in Sarasota. The boat's owner said he would ride out Hurricane Milton on board.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 9, 2024
While many evacuate for Hurricane Milton, some choose to stay

Not everyone heeds orders to leave the water's edge.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital recently released its 2024 Community Update.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota Memorial Hospital set to ride out Hurricane Milton

Facilities are self-sufficient and ready for Hurricane Milton, SMH CEO David Verinder says.

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Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene passed, the region prepares for Hurricane Milton to make landfall.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton

Residents make last-minute preparations for Milton With the storm expected to make landfall early Thursday morning, locals scramble to complete their to-do lists to secure their homes and businesses.

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Supplies are loaded in at one of Sarasota County's four points of distribution.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 9, 2024
Post Hurricane Milton area news and resources

Post Hurricane Milton news and resources

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A rendering of the resilient shoreline portion of The Bay park Phase 2.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 9, 2024
The Bay pledges no Phase 2 overspending

Despite rising costs, Founding CEO AG Lafley told the Bay Park Improvement Board that it will not overspend the $48 million public portion of construction.

  • Sarasota
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At 55, Kristi Dorman of Sarasota is a rookie in the National Pickleball League. She says her first year as a pro has been a "great experience."
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 9, 2024
Sarasota pickleballer reflects on first year on the pro circuit

Kristi Dorman says she can "play with the best of them."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Mall at UTC cut the ribbon during its grand opening ceremony on Oct. 16, 2014. The mall turns 10 next week.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • October 9, 2024
A terrific 10 years for the Mall at University Town Center in Sarasota

The Benderson Development and Taubman project has had a tremendous economic impact on the region.

  • East County
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Senior Dale Burgess works on an animation project.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 9, 2024
Students bring ideas to life in Booker High's Film & Animation program

The program provides students with professional-grade equipment and financing to complete their own films.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
The six amendments
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 9, 2024
The six amendments

Every four years, Florida voters face a flurry of proposed amendments to the state constitution. This year, six proposed amendments will be on the ballot.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
This was a busy few opening weeks so far
    By
  • Michael Harris
  • October 8, 2024
This was a busy few opening weeks so far

In Michael Harris' first three weeks as managing editor of the Longboat and Sarasota Observers, the area has had two hurricanes.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Thierry Raynal, owner of Bonjour French Cafe, fastens a covering to a window at Bonjour French Cafe.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 8, 2024
Siesta businesses prepare for Hurricane Milton as they recover from Helene

Just two weeks after the previous devastating storm surge, business owners braced for a hurricane impact once again.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Members of the Nathan Benderson Park Breast Cancer Survivor team pose with their gold medals after winning the 200-meter final in Ravenna, Italy last month.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • October 8, 2024
Dragon boat teams win gold at world championships

Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch-area rowers thrive on competition and friendships.

  • Sarasota
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