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Biden administration policies ignore the data
  • By Guy Bentley, Adrian Moore
  • December 13, 2023
Biden administration policies ignore the data

New proposed "solutions" take on problems that don’t exist or don’t have evidence that they will provide a fix.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
IMG Academy girls golfer Alana Kutt.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alana Kutt

The Sarasota-area golfer signed with Coastal Carolina University in November.

  • Sarasota
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A conceptual rendering by Sweet Sparkman Architecture and Interiors of Sarasota shows a reimagined New College East Campus on land the college plans to acquire from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 12, 2023
New College agrees to purchase 31 acres from SRQ airport

New College of Florida's East Campus sits on land it leases from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. The lease is set to expire in 2056.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • James Peter
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota author’s book to be featured in Times Square display

Ritu Anand’s children’s book “Kara’s Dreams” won recognition in the 2023 New York City Big Book Award contest.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Habitat restoration zones help protect plants and wildlife, while offering park visitors superior wildlife viewing opportunities thanks to reduced human-related disturbances.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • December 12, 2023
Habitat restoration zones help stabilize natural environment

These areas give wildlife and vegetation a chance to flourish free from human disturbances.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 12, 2023
Sarasota County Schools earns 'A' grade from Department of Education

The district maintains the rating for the 20th consecutive year.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Caragiulos opened in Mira Mar in 1989.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 11, 2023
Caragiulos restaurant plans to move to Ringling Boulevard

The Italian American eatery will vacate its space in the Mira Mar building on Palm Avenue after 35 years.

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  • Eat + Drink
Sarasota School Board member Bridget Ziegler speaks to the Republican Club of Longboat Key on April 12, 2022.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota School Board to request resignation of Bridget Ziegler

The Dec. 12 Sarasota County School Board meeting follows accusations of hypocrisy against Ziegler for the admission of a tryst with her husband and another woman.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Brown Eyed Girl, captained by Cooper Tholmes, gives a wave to the audience.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota decks the hulls for Holiday Boat Parade of Lights

Held in support of Suncoast Charities for Children, the 37th annual event featured 27 boats and a tribute to "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation."

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • December 11, 2023
Sarasota EcoSummit tackles development, pollution and water quality

Nearly 8 acres of open land is lost to development per hour in Florida, says a panel moderator.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Grimes, Forest Parker, Robert Martini, Sarah Schulz, Nicole Rissler, Greg Steinberg, Megan Timchula
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • December 10, 2023
Siesta Key holiday tradition continues at Sandy Claws Beach Run

Runners of all ages turned up for 1-mile fun run and 5K at Sandy Claws Beach Run.

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  • Neighbors
The Donald Ross course at Bobby Jones Golf Club works in harmony with adjacent wetlands to contain and filter stormwater.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 10, 2023
Bobby Jones Golf Club grand reopening set for Dec. 15

The first rounds on the restored Donald Ross layout will begin at 7 a.m. on Dec. 16 when the course and nature park open to the public.

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Cardinal Mooney High football celebrates its first state championship since 1972.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 9, 2023
Cardinal Mooney football wins FHSAA Class 1S state championship

The Cougars scored with less than a minute remaining to secure a 31-27 win over Trinity Catholic.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Mike Moran
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 9, 2023
Moran named chair of Sarasota County Commission

The District 1 commissioner was selected during the board's annual planning retreat.

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A combination of a comprehensive plan amendment and waiver of a 12-month resubmission ban for rejected projects could put the Calle Miramar hotel in Siesta Village back in play.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • December 8, 2023
Denied Siesta Key hotel proposals could be reconsidered by Sarasota County

The Sarasota County Commission approved moving forward on a study of a comprehensive plan change that would allow high-intensity hotels on the island.

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