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Police order trespasser down from a construction crane
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 21, 2024
Police order trespasser down from a construction crane

A man who said he was "simply bored" was spotted standing near the edge of a crane in The Quay. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Riverview High girls lacrosse senior Alexandra Hernandez.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 21, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alexandra Hernandez

The Riverview High lacrosse senior provides leadership and scoring for the Rams.

  • Sarasota
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Arts & Central's rendition of a bistro steak.
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  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • February 20, 2024
Contemporary restaurant opens in Sarasota's Rosemary District

Arts & Central wants to woo customers with its creative, casual food and ambience.

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Barancik Foundation reelects two board members, names officers
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2024
Barancik Foundation reelects two board members, names officers

Stephanie Jones and Ben Hanan have been elected to serve three-year terms.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The penthouse at 415 L Ambiance Drive sold for $11 million, setting a record for Longboat Key condo sales.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2024
Top Sarasota, Manatee Realtors closed sales of $2.63B in 2023

The Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee released a list of the top individual agents by sales volume.

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At $5.99 million, Bayso penthouse unit 1904 offers approximately 3,600 square feet of indoor space wrapped by floor-to-ceiling glass.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 20, 2024
Penthouse at Bayso Sarasota condo tower listed for $6 million

The 3,600-square-foot, three-bedroom penthouse initially hit the market at $6.5 million. It was sold in December 2023 for $3.56 million.

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The site layout for New Trail Plaza.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 19, 2024
96 affordable apartments approved for north Sarasota property

The currently vacant site on Tamiami Trail is planned to become New Trail Plaza, which includes a four-story apartment building and a three-story building with commercial space beneath additional apartments.

  • Sarasota
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The corridor and study area.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2024
Public survey opens for Main Street complete street project

The survey is open to the public until April 12.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Brian McCabe gets help from Connie McCabe with choosing a headwrap, at Headwraps by Connie
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 18, 2024
Motorcycles, charity roll into town with Thunder By the Bay

The event offered a place for bikers and community to gather while supporting organizations that help local children.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Elizabeth Moore and Bob Bunting with their climate umbrella
    By
  • Janet Combs
  • February 18, 2024
Climate Adaption Center honors five nominees with Beacon Awards

The organization spotlighted the efforts of individuals in the community for their work in addressing climate change issues.

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  • Neighbors
A rendering of a portion of Ride Entertainment's concept for Ken Thompson Park on City Island.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 17, 2024
Residents speak out against Ken Thompson Park proposal

Although the Ride Entertainment plan is not on its meeting agenda, several speakers implored the Parks Board to recommend against the proposal to activate the City Island park.

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Damn Good Hospitality has two other Warren locations, one in Naples, one in Sarasota.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 17, 2024
High-end whiskey-centric eatery leases downtown Sarasota spot

A high-end bar and restaurant company is planning its debut in Sarasota with a fine-dining, whiskey-infused location in a coveted second-floor spot on Main Street.

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  • Eat + Drink
Patti Smith performs.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 16, 2024
Patti Smith plays iconic hits during Selby Gardens performance

The event celebrated the exhibition "Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe" with its own tribute to the artist.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ringling College of Art and Design received a $550,000 grant from the Barancik Foundation to fund programs for those who have been historically underrepresented at museums.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 16, 2024
Barancik Foundation awards $11.8 million in grants

The grants include $4.8 million to help benefit teachers and quality of education in Sarasota County.

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BJ Ivey believes in a "one day at a time" approach to building the Sailors boys basketball program.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 15, 2024
Sailors boys basketball sets postseason tone with district title win

Sarasota High (24-2) won district title 63-36 over North Port High (17-9), avenging an earlier loss.

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