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The Stage proposal would triple the size of Payne Park auditorium.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 28, 2024
The Stage proposal would triple size of Payne Park city building

The Stage at Payne Park's plan would turn the space into a 300-seat performing arts venue for The Sarasota Players and other community groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Elections: Liberty, slavery?
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  • Matt Walsh
  • March 28, 2024
Elections: Liberty, slavery?

The candidates’ political philosophies matter. Are they capitalists or statists?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Sarasota High senior weightlifter Mark Monchecourt won the 219-pound division of the FHSAA Class 3A state meet in the Traditional category, lifting a combined 725 pounds.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mark Monchecourt

The Sarasota High senior weightlifter won the 219-pound class at the Sarasota County Championships.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Nik Wallenda walks the tightrope in March 2021 at the Nik Wallenda's Daredevil Rally at Nathan Benderson Park.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • March 27, 2024
Nik Wallenda wants to inspire with Good Friday tightrope walk

Wallenda will perform for his hometown of Sarasota during Good Friday in Payne Park.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Orion Kerkering was named to the Philadelphia Phillies postseason roster Oct. 3.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 27, 2024
5 Sarasota baseball stars making waves in the big leagues

The area has several candidates for breakouts this season, with an MLB debut a possibility.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A conceptual rendering shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 27, 2024
Airport authority approves land sale to New College

Before the college can purchase the 31 acres for $11.5 million, the sale must be approved by the FAA and funded by the state.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Wandering spouse wants to be left alone
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2024
Wandering spouse wants to be left alone

A man who doesn't want to go home tells police he wants his husband to quit following him downtown. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Neil Rainford was sworn into office as Sarasota County District 3 commissioner on June 13, 2023.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota County commissioners challenge staff to consider tax cut

During the first budget session for fiscal year 2025, Neil Rainford said keeping the flat tax rate assumption should be questioned.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Project 180 founder and CEO announces retirement
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2024
Project 180 founder and CEO announces retirement

A search for a new CEO is underway for the inmate reintegration organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The balcony of Congressman Vern Buchanan's former penthouse in The Plaza at Five Points offers views of downtown and Sarasota Bay.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2024
US Rep. Vern Buchanan's former Sarasota penthouse listed at $6M

Previously owned by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, the Plaza at Five Points penthouse has been fully renovated.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A rendering of the preferred alternative to the Little Ringling Bridge looking toward the west.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 26, 2024
Single-span bridge preferred to replace for Little Ringling Bridge

A single bridge to replace the twin spans would cost an estimated $59.1 million. Construction would not begin until 2028.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The boat launch at Centennial Park will be closed April 1-5 for repairs.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 26, 2024
Centennial Park boat launch will be closed April 1-5

Emergency repairs are needed to fix submerged damage resulting in hazards for boat trailers.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The new owners of The Boatyard plan upgrades but aren’t releasing details for the property yet.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • March 26, 2024
Landmark Siesta Key property is under new ownership

The Boatyard is in the hands of entrepreneur Chris Brown and could be ripe for some significant changes.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Benjamin Aguilar, who trains with EVO Athletics, is now in his final year of junior gymnastics.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 26, 2024
Siesta Key gymnast sets his sights on a national championship

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Aguilar will compete for the U.S. Military Academy next season. Before he goes, he wants one more crack at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in May.

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