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Lillia Jones offers a vocal performance with Fourcast.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
Jazz in the Park brings 'people's music' into open air

Held at the Civic Green beside Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, the event contributes to the legacy of jazz in Sarasota.

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Glenn and Arlo Darling, 4, enjoy spending time together while flying through the air.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
Sarasota County Fair thrills audiences with circus acts

The attractions at the 100th anniversary event ranged from those involving towering heights to ground-based agricultural activities.

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Jennifer Bobkoskie, Paul Gilliland, Vicki and James Stewart, Jeffrey Scavinski and Cindy Bowman
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 18, 2024
St. Patrick’s Day block party fills downtown streets with green

The Gator Club's festivities marked the holiday with live music and food trucks.

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Sarasota County will have two new solid waste collection contractors beginning in spring 2025.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 18, 2024
Solid waste rates to increase an average 24% in Sarasota County

Elsewhere, recent industry rate hikes range between 40%-150% due to inflation and personnel costs, but the county received three competitive bids for new contracts.

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The first phase of The Bay opened in October 2022.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 16, 2024
The Bay Sarasota receives $2 million in challenge grant

Gulf Coast Community Foundation matches $1 million in private donations as the $4 million challenge continues.

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  • March 15, 2024
Stanley “Stan” Pastor

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  • March 15, 2024
Selby ranked among country's top 10 botanical gardens

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens placed third in a new survey by USA Today and 10Best.com.

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Meat sits ready to be served at Alday's BBQ.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 14, 2024
Barbecue food trucks in Sarasota thrive on roads less traveled

A short drive from the bustling streets of downtown, you can find the smoky flavors of fresh barbecue.

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Read Learn Dream Co-chair Patty Casey reading to A New Beginnings' pre-kindergarten Class.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2024
Siesta Kiwanis Club nurtures early reading

The Read Learn Dream program places books and other literacy-enhancing materials in the hands of preschoolers in select city schools.

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The Florida Department of Transportation is in the study phase of improvements to the Little Ringling Bridge.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2024
Little Ringling Bridge alternatives come with at least $64M price tag

FDOT will present alternatives $63.7 million and $71.5 million for the aging twin bridges between Bird Key and St. Armands Key next week.

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Poly, the sculpture selected for installation in the roundabout at U.S. 41 and 14th Street, is being evicted from its fabricator as a decision about its placement lingers.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 14, 2024
Sculpture placement has Public Art Committee going in circles

With storage agreements expiring, the pressure is on to find homes for some of the sculptures.

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Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball junior Izzy Russell said the team believes it can capture the FHSAA state title this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 14, 2024
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball out for FHSAA title

The Cougars have won back-to-back Sunshine State Athletic Association titles but want more in 2024.

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Built in 1983, the home at 7722 Sanderling Road has two bedrooms, three baths and 2,377 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • March 14, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 26 to March 1 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Sanderling Road tops the week's sales at $6.5 million.

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David and Jeff Koffman at their day job as owners of Design Works in downtown Sarasota.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2024
Potential City Island investors want to leave a legacy

The many endeavors of entrepreneurs Jeffrey and David Koffman, who say capitalism begets altruism, include a plan to grow City Island's status as an attraction.

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Riverview High girls lacrosse senior Caroline Steinwachs (17) is a consistent offensive threat.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota high school athletes are off to hot starts

On the diamond, track and lacrosse field, these high schoolers are posting impressive numbers.

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