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Kudos to the Observer for a commitment to environmental reporting
  • By Letter to the Editor
  • January 4, 2024
Kudos to the Observer for a commitment to environmental reporting

The chair of Suncoast Waterkeeper notes the Observer Media Group's contributions to environmental initiatives.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Children's 'museum without walls' to host inaugural event
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  • Ian Swaby
  • January 4, 2024
Children's 'museum without walls' to host inaugural event

A new Sarasota nonprofit wants to create a dedicated hands-on museum space for children.

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  • Neighbors
Condo controversy, SRQ growth among top Sarasota stories coming this year
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • January 4, 2024
Condo controversy, SRQ growth among top Sarasota stories coming this year

From downtown condo towers and hotel plans for Siesta Key to an airport expansion and first-year operations at Bobby Jones, there is plenty of news to come in 2024.

  • Sarasota
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Cardinal Mooney junior Chris McCorkle (8) sprints downfield against Riverview.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 4, 2024
The top Sarasota athletes to watch in 2024

These athletes combine natural talent and hard work to excel in their respective sports.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Unit 1404 condominium in The Residences at 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive sold for $2.8 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • January 4, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Dec. 11-22 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Residences tops the week's sales at $2.8 million.

  • Sarasota
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2024
Sarasota man arrested for soliciting sex and child neglect

A man armed with a sword was arrested for child neglect and soliciting sex from a Sarasota police officer during an undercover operation.

  • Sarasota
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How little has changed
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  • Matt Walsh
  • January 3, 2024
How little has changed

A new year is a time for optimism. But four books remind us the fight for liberty is forever. "Never give in."

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
A former Easterseals client uses the VR technology.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 3, 2024
Sarasota nonprofits serving people with disabilities harness virtual reality

Rise Up Cafe and Easterseals Southwest Florida have partnered with the local tech company Virtical.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 3, 2024
Man goes 'Loko' outside a downtown Sarasota office building

A subject exposes himself to the world after being told not to loiter at the building's entrance. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Dr. Marty Reichgut
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 3, 2024
Sarasota tai chi instructor spurs others to find their potential

Instructor Marty Reichgut, 85, says that thanks to the form of martial arts, he's more agile now than he was as a teenager.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The SMN-Sarasota Campus labor and delivery team.
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2024
Sarasota's first baby of 2024 arrives at SMH

A girl was born at Sarasota Memorial Hospital at 1:56 a.m. Jan. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Sandra Frank
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • January 2, 2024
All Faiths Food Bank CEO leaves behind bigger, stronger nonprofit

Sandra Frank, who helped grow the food bank, will retire after 12 years with the organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
The Mote Science Education Aquarium will be 110,000 square feet. Interior work will speed forward approximately in July.
    By
  • Jay Heater
  • January 2, 2024
Construction speeds forward on Mote SEA with 2025 expected opening

Mote Science Education Aquarium construction should be complete around Thanksgiving with doors of the facility near University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park opening in February 2025.

  • East County
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Daimy Sainz rides a mechanical bull.
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  • James Peter
  • January 1, 2024
Sarasota rings in 2024 with downtown block party

Carnival rides, amusements and mechanical bulls entertained all ages on New Year's Eve.

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Cedric Mullins is the Orioles' starting centerfielder and a great defensive player.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 1, 2024
What our Sarasota sports columnist can't wait to cover in 2024

Big-time national events and intriguing high school sports storylines fill the calendar.

  • Sarasota
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