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Sailors boys basketball Head Coach BJ Ivey always gets the most out of his teams.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 24, 2023
Unforgettable Sarasota sports stories in 2023

A big-time swimsuit partnership, a coach's lesson about love and a new soccer league left an impression on the Observer's sports columnist.

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The Sarasota County Starter Kit is available online.
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 24, 2023
Sarasota County introduces free tool to guide new residents

The online program offered by the UF/IFAS Extension offers free education tools and guides for living in Southwest Florida.

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The upper floors of Obsidian would offer bayfront views to the east and downtown views to the west.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 22, 2023
Controversial high-rise condos to be reconsidered for downtown Sarasota

A marathon meeting is expected as the 342-foot Obsidian condominium tower makes its first foray into the public process on Jan. 10.

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    In Memoriam |
  • December 21, 2023
Sylvia N. Turner

Sylvia N. Turner, “Dessert Queen Of Venice”, passed of natural causes at the age of 91 on December 11, 2023.

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  • Tributes & Obituaries
The RoboRumble program teaches students how to build robots from Legos, leading up to a competition pitting the different teams' robots against one another.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • December 21, 2023
Student-designed Lego robots battle in Fab Lab competition

The inaugural Lego RoboRumble competition pits students’ robotic Lego creations against one another for awards, prizes and learning.

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5131 Jungle Plum Road in Siesta Key
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  • Adam Hughes
  • December 21, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 4-8 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home in Hidden Harbor tops the week's sales at $9.33 million.

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  • Real Estate
AG Lafley helped lead the formation of the Bay Park Conservancy and the opening of the first phase of The Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 21, 2023
AG Lafley talks past, present and future of The Bay

The founding CEO explains the importance of waterfront dining and highlights the range of future options, including a food truck village.

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  • News
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball junior Kali Barrett (21) is the Cougars' leading scorer at 12.8 points per game as of Dec. 15.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2023
Cardinal Mooney girls basketball rebounds from early-season defeats

The Cardinal Mooney Cougars, who have gone to three straight Final Fours, are 5-4 in their first nine games as of Dec. 15.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2023
Package thief arrested on grand theft, drug charges

A Sarasota woman was caught on video taking packages valued at more than $1,800. Cocaine was also found in her possession.

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Early morning munchie run becomes a food fight
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  • Observer Staff
  • December 20, 2023
Early morning munchie run becomes a food fight

A couple's pre-dawn convenience store trip takes an ugly turn when a woman throws food from the car. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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  • Cops Corner
Cardinal Mooney High girls basketball junior Kali Barrett.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2023
Athlete of the Week: Kali Barrett

The Cardinal Mooney junior is averaging 12.3 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 20, 2023
Siesta Key hoteliers bounce back from spring staff shortages

As the holidays approach, hotel owners and managers say staffing and labor are returning to normal.

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A loggerhead hatchling being released.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 20, 2023
Turtle nesting strong in Sarasota, Longboat despite high disorientation

This season saw a record number of green sea turtle nests, but artificial lights on beaches remain a challenge.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Rams senior Jayden Dudash goes up for a jump shot against Manatee High. Dudash finished with 14 points.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 20, 2023
Don't count out Riverview boys basketball in first year under new coach

Coach Brandon Knecht said the Rams boys basketball team (4-4) is realizing the power of commitment.

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  • December 20, 2023
Be Jolly and Bright This Holiday Season with FPL’s Energy-Saving Tips

Try implementing the energy saving tips below and read on about how you can use FPL’s Energy Manager to stay on top of your energy use.

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