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Lori Goldmeier, dressed as Harley Quinn from DC Comics, and Ryan Jacobson
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 13, 2023
SarasotaCon showcases comics and local community of enthusiasts

The experience hosted memorabilia, legendary comic book artists and cosplay.

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  • Neighbors
Seagrass is one of two U.S. 41 roundabout sculptures that will be placed in a different location on city property.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2023
New homes sought for roundabout sculptures

The more than $1 million cost of pouring concrete pads exceeds the budgeted amount. Locations on city property are under consideration.

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An aerial shot of The Bay shows its position alongside Sarasota’s iconic bayfront.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 12, 2023
The Bay wins pair of landscape architecture awards

The Frederic B. Stresau Award honors project innovation and design excellence by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

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A new cellphone lot is now open at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 11, 2023
SRQ airport opens new cellphone lot

The new passenger pickup lot offers paved parking and restrooms.

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SRQ announced Thursday new service to Delaware and that a seasonal flight to Cleveland would return later this year.
    By
  • Amanda Postma
  • August 11, 2023
Sarasota-Bradenton airport adds nonstop flight to Delaware

The service is expected to begin in November.

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    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 11, 2023
Self-help author, age 94, encourages seniors to embrace their stage of life

Author and former University of Maryland professor Nancy Schlossberg's most recent book was published in May.

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  • Neighbors
Second graders Wyatt Hill, Zachary Choibekov and Hendricks Perez
    By
  • James Peter
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast School for Innovative Studies welcomes students for new year

Principal Fayth Jenkins said the school located near downtown Sarasota is offering a number of new and enhanced programs to serve students.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Ainsleigh Herbert, 5, Katie Herbert, and Anniston Herbert, 8
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 10, 2023
A new year begins at Southside Elementary School

The first day of school saw students led by their families into the start of a new year.

  • Sarasota
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Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 10, 2023
Beyond the gridiron: Sarasota-area fall sports packed with big storylines

With returning state champs and rising talent, swimming, golf, cross-country and volleyball deserve time in the spotlight.

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With 41 maintenance personnel on staff, the Sarasota Parks and Recreation Department maintains some 700 acres of parks and non-park city property.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2023
Proposed city spending up $33 million for fiscal year 2024

Inflation, pensions and salaries cited for increase in overall budget. Parks and Recreation looks to add four new positions.

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Located at 8377 Midnight Pass Road, this home recently sold for $2.9 million. It has three bedrooms, three baths and 3,777 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • August 10, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for July 24-28 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

An Ocean View home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $2.9 million.

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Jaiden Johnson and Sharon Preston-Folta
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2023
Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative adds two new team members

Sharon Preston-Folta and Jaiden Johnson are joining the nonprofit.

  • Arts + Culture
Residential developments containing attainable housing units may soon rise among the luxury condominium towers in the downtown Sarasota zoning districts.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 10, 2023
Downtown attainable housing ordinance approved on first reading

Sarasota takes a step toward achieving affordable and attainable housing in the downtown zoning districts. Primary corridors are next on the list.

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  • News
Jacqueline Putrino finished third at the 2023 Florida Women's Open, her first event as a professional.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2023
Former Riverview state champion golfer sets sights on professional tour

Jacqueline Putrino will take part in the Epson Tour's Q School this month.

  • Sarasota
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Dreamers Academy founder Geri Chaffee (center) cuts the ribbon at the Newtown campus.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 9, 2023
Dreamers Academy holds ribbon-cutting for Newtown campus

The bilingual school’s new campus, located in Sarasota's Newtown, offers a dedicated space for learning.

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