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Flynn Berman, 11, breaks the matzah.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 30, 2024
Families celebrate Passover at Temple Emanu-El feast

The event taught the traditions of Passover in an evening featuring costumes, songs, games and more.

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The site plan of the new Sarasota County Regional Fire Training Academy, color-coded in phases under current funding.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota County fire training academy receives funding approval

The County Commission allocates $43 million to build the first phase of a regional facility.

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The Ringling College Visual Arts Center was designed by Sweet Sparkman Architecture & Interiors of Sarasota.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 30, 2024
SPAC architect selects Sarasota-based firm as architect of record

Italy-based Renzo Piano Building Workshop has named Sweet Sparkman as its local partner to design a new Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

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  • Elizabeth King
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota-Bradenton leads nation in slashing home prices

The rising cost of insurance has pushed some buyers to look outside Florida.

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David Bonci and Commander Ron Evans of Veterans of Foreign Wars Sunshine Post 3233 greet the crowds lining Main Street on May 29, 2023, during the Memorial Day parade.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 29, 2024
Memorial Day parade set for May 27 in downtown Sarasota

The parade will march down Main Street from Osprey Avenue to J.D. Hamel Park.

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Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud
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  • Jim DeLa
  • April 29, 2024
Sarasota real estate broker pleads guilty to benefits fraud

Prosecutors say he collected nearly $300K in disability payments while continuing to work.

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Alexander Simon, 1, makes his way across the floor in the Diaper Derby.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • April 28, 2024
Community Baby Shower helps provide for essential needs

The 2024 Community Baby Shower highlighted services for families while keeping kids entertained with events like the “Diaper Derby.”

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Sarasota City Hall.
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 28, 2024
Learn the basics of Sarasota’s budget process at town hall session

City of Sarasota officials will explain the process of setting the fiscal year 2025 budget.

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Higel Marine Park has one of Sarasota County's 13 motorized boat launches.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 27, 2024
Task force formed to address Sarasota's boat dock dilemma

A task force will recommend a solution to the long-standing dilemma of commercial charter boat operators illegally using Sarasota County boat launches and docks to operate fishing and sight-seeing tours.

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Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 26, 2024
Up to 1,479 new homes coming to the Newtown area

The Sarasota County Commission approval paves the way for a major mixed-use development with 25% affordable housing.

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The home at 8217 Midnight Pass Road sold for $3.88 million.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • April 25, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for April 8-12 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Casey Key home tops the week's sales at $5.6 million.

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Renderings of four general concepts of the new city logo. The one on the bottom has emerged as the favorite among commissioners.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • April 25, 2024
Commissioners split over whether to ditch David

Although consensus was reached on a concept for a new city of Sarasota logo, whether David is included in the final design remains undecided.

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Former Booker High and Central Michigan University defensive lineman Jacques Bristol had 44 total tackles (18 solo), eight tackles for loss, four sacks and five quarterback hits in 2023.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
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Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • April 25, 2024
Avenue of Art expands mission of bringing color to the city

The project in Burns Square now enters its third phase, with 100 sidewalk paintings set to be added to the existing 210 by the end of the month.

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Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 25, 2024
Safely dispose of prescription drugs Saturday on National Take Back Day

The Sarasota Police Department partners with the DEA to provide opportunity for residents to rid their homes of unwanted or expired drugs.

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