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Sarasota man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding seniors
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  • Louis Llovio
  • February 3, 2024
Sarasota man sentenced to 15 years for defrauding seniors

A federal judge in Tampa sentenced a 67-year-old insurance agent for a scheme that stole millions from elderly clients.

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SOTA residences will be on floors 11-16 above a 120-room boutique hotel.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 2, 2024
SOTA adds virtual concierge for condo buyers

The virtual service will provide a dedicated "lifestyle curator" upon contract to buyers at the downtown Sarasota luxury condo and hotel complex.

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17-month-old Jayvyn DeVore, while visiting Sarasota from New Jersey, had the chance to enjoy playing with the streams of water on the splash pad.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 1, 2024
Bayfront Park's new splash pad and playground officially open

The new and improved playground and splash pad at Bayfront Park held its grand opening ceremony on Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
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Fred Rogers
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 1, 2024
Authors document method behind Mister Rogers' magic

Greg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski, the authors of book "When You Wonder, You're Learning," were the special guests of a Sarasota book circle event.

  • Sarasota
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The Unit 1502 condominium in The Tower Residences has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,751 square feet of living area.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • February 1, 2024
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 15-19 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week's sales at $3.83 million

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Temple Beth Sholom raised funds to purchase a mobile ICU for Israeli ambulance service Magen David Adom.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota synagogue buys vehicle for Israeli ambulance service

Temple Beth Sholom raised $300,000 in three weeks to purchase a replacement vehicle to aid in the war with Hamas.

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Hazardous household waste drop-off set for Feb. 3
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 1, 2024
Hazardous household waste drop-off set for Feb. 3

Materials will be accepted at downtown Sarasota location.

  • Sarasota
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Booker High girls basketball Head Coach Ty Bryant said he switched from a man-to-man defense to a zone defense this season.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • February 1, 2024
Tough schedule sharpens Tornadoes girls basketball for postseason

Booker High started the season slow but remains confident that it can "make noise" in the playoffs.

  • Sarasota
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In this art piece, multiple shells are used to create a wave design.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota Shell Show will combine arts, crafts and science

The event will showcase rare shells and artisanal creations by members of the Sarasota Shell Club.

  • Sarasota
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Indian Mound Park in Englewood has 28 boat trailer spaces and 22 vehicle parking spaces.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 1, 2024
Sarasota wants quick fix for illegal use of county boat launches

A task force will have two months to solve a problem decades in the making: illegal charter boat use of Sarasota County water access parks.

  • Sarasota
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Gary Kompothecras and his family live in one of the largest houses on Siesta Key — a three-story, 13,560-square-foot estate on Point of Rocks Road.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 1, 2024
Gary Kompothecras may be larger than life, but he’s also down to earth

Siesta Key resident and entrepreneur Gary Kompothecras has been called many things. “Creator” is his favorite.

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Located on the edge of Sarasota Bay, Plymouth Harbor offers stunning water and city views.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 1, 2024
Plymouth Harbor’s remarkable residents reflect the community's long legacy

Plymouth Harbor is home to people who have enjoyed distinguished careers in business, medicine, law, academia and, especially, the arts.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Ben Baldwin was part architect, part decorator, part horticulturalist — an elegant gentleman whose goal in life was to create beauty to live in.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • February 1, 2024
Owners of Siesta Key home preserve its modern lineage

Designer Ben Baldwin had a vision for his Siesta Key home that remains safe with its current owners — down to every detail.

  • Siesta Key
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Cardinal Mooney's Bri Behn drives the lane against The Academy of Central Florida.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 31, 2024
Secondary contributions key to elite basketball team success

Having top-end talent helps, but the deeper a roster goes, the better its chances of winning playoff games.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 31, 2024
Dissatisfied diner calls police over service dispute

A woman wants officers to file a report following a dispute with a server and manager. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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