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Sarasota School Board advances revised public comment policy
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 22, 2024
Sarasota School Board advances revised public comment policy

The policy, which the board plans to discuss at a future meeting, would move general comments to the end of board meetings.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Kids and some parents take off from the start line of the 1-mile run on June 5, 2018, at Siesta Beach.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2024
Kids' summer runs return to Siesta Key, North Brohard beaches

One-mile runs will be held at Siesta and North Brohard beaches.

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Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 22, 2024
Suspects questioned after climbing Quay construction fence

Two men claimed they got lost after being kicked out of a nearby luxury hotel. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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A conceptual rendering of a portion of The Bay with a new performing arts center near the roundabout of 10th Street at U.S. 41. An actual design for the building has not been completed.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 22, 2024
Study: New arts center projected to bring $300M economic impact

The report also forecasts that a Van Wezel replacement would bring $313 million in new local tax revenues over 30 years and $1.7 billion in new construction.

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The price for our liberty
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  • Matt Walsh
  • May 22, 2024
The price for our liberty

At 3 p.m. Monday, pay your respects: At least observe a moment of silence or listen to ‘Taps.’

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Cardinal Mooney High rising junior wide receiver Bo O'Daniel.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 21, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Bo O'Daniel

The Cardinal Mooney wide receiver caught two touchdowns in the team's spring jamboree May 16.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Two teens arrested in connection with May 16 fatal shooting
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
Two teens arrested in connection with May 16 fatal shooting

Two juveniles are charged with the murder of a 28-year-old man in north Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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Work on the Clark Road diverging diamond interchange at I-75 will be completed on June 2.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
I-75 ramps at Clark Road to close as interchange improvements finish

The exit will close for 18 hours as crews put the final touches on the new diverging diamond traffic pattern opening June 2.

  • Sarasota
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Paintings from Children's Art Classes
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 21, 2024
Creative Kids of SRQ enters nonprofit scene with Youth Art Show

The nonprofit offered the gallery walls to young artists and helped them visualize a future in the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Plans call for 170 homes to be built on land next to the Celery Fields.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 21, 2024
Workshop doesn't satisfy opponents of development near Celery Fields

The Sarasota Audubon Society says 170 homes near the bird sanctuary is a "gigantic concern."

  • Sarasota
  • News
Members of the American Legion Unit of Sarasota Bay Post. No. 30 make their way down Main Street during the Memorial Day parade on May 29, 2023.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 21, 2024
Street closures announced for Sarasota's Memorial Day Parade

Three downtown streets will be closed from 8:45 a.m. to noon Monday, May 27.

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The Sarasota County Sheriff's Underwater Recovery Force and marine unit searches for a missing swimmer near Turtle Beach on May 20, 2024.
    By
  • Jim DeLa
  • May 20, 2024
Body of missing Turtle Beach swimmer found by boater

The 23-year-old man was last seen Sunday night off Turtle Beach.

  • Siesta Key
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Former Sarasota High running back Brian Battie remains on a ventilator after being shot May 18, according to Auburn University Head Coach Hugh Freeze.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 20, 2024
Brian Battie suffers setback in recovery, according to Auburn coach

In a May 20 message on social platform X, Hugh Freeze said Battie is still on a ventilator following a May 18 shooting in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Cyclists head out on the Ride of Silence.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 20, 2024
Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

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The new Sarasota County Planning and Development Services One Stop Shop will be located on Apex Road at Palmer Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 20, 2024
Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

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