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Tommy Tyler.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 9, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Tommy Tyler

The Cardinal Mooney boys golfer believes the Cougars can win a state title in 2023.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
What is the benefit to us?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • August 9, 2023
What is the benefit to us?

Last week, we urged Republicans to think whether a second Trump presidency would be any different or better than the first. This week: Tell us, Joe Biden, how persecuting Trump will improve our lives.

  • Longboat Key
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Brothers tussle with a router during fight over gaming
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 9, 2023
Brothers tussle with a router during fight over gaming

A man frustrated with his brother's constant gaming started a tug-of-war over a router. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
St. Armands Circle is among Sarasota's primary attractions for visitors and residents alike.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 9, 2023
Bid to renew St. Armands Business Improvement District falls short

The special tax district and its enhanced level of city services will end Sept. 30. Now the debate begins over what to do with unspent funds.

  • Sarasota
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    In Memoriam |
  • August 8, 2023
Rosenberg, Michael

Rosenberg, Michael, 84, of Longboat Key and Sarasota, passed peacefully on August 2, 2023.

  • Longboat Key
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks at an event in February 2022.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 8, 2023
State attorney office declined Arroyo case on grounds of 'insufficient evidence'

State records show that Arroyo's charity had been registered with state and federal governments. Arroyo's attorney called the FDLE investigation "wasted time and resources."

  • Sarasota
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Payne Park Auditorium.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 8, 2023
Nonprofit CEO details mission for expansion, operation of Payne Park Auditorium

A subsidiary of The Players Centre for Performing Arts begins its work to raise capital and begin planning to create a venue for local theater groups.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This three-piece modular building will serve as the temporary clubhouse at Bobby Jones Golf Club. A permanent structure is currently under design.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 7, 2023
Bobby Jones clubhouse delivered as project manager retires

The three-piece temporary modular unit marks another milestone in the restoration of the city-owned golf complex.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Selby Gardens promotes new COO from within
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 6, 2023
Selby Gardens promotes new COO from within

Crystal Bailey joined the organization in January as chief administrative officer and general counsel.

  • Sarasota
  • Business
Spearheading the fundraising effort for the Stage at Payne Park: Brian McCarthy, William Skaggs, Bill Porter, Bill Rusling and Steven Butler
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 5, 2023
The Players raises curtain on fundraising for Payne Park theater project

The theater will match up to half of the $8 million in community donations that The Stage hopes to raise for the project.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Reubens appeared at the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas, in 2016.
  • By Robert Plunket
  • August 4, 2023
Pee-wee Herman's big adventure started in Sarasota

Remembering Paul Reubens, 1952-2023.

  • Arts + Culture
Mayor Erik Arroyo speaks at an event in February 2022.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 4, 2023
State finds no wrongdoing in investigation of One Park, Erik Arroyo

The Florida Division of Law Enforcement has closed its investigation into a city commissioner regarding a donation his charity accepted from a One Park investor.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Nine-year-old Estella Stroth reaches great heights.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 4, 2023
Circus Summer Camp lets kids enter the big-top spotlight

The camp, which teaches circus acts, allows kids to perform for their families at the end of each session.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Rendering of the new Research and Education Institute at Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 4, 2023
SMH earns publication's annual Top 50 Hospitals status

U.S. News & World Report ranks Sarasota Memorial Hospital among the nation's best in two specialty areas and high-performing recognition in 13 procedures.

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Cold case murder victim in Sarasota identified after 16 years
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 3, 2023
Cold case murder victim in Sarasota identified after 16 years

The investigation into the 2007 death of Jeana Lynn Burrus has been reopened after advanced DNA testing made a positive ID. She was never reported missing by her husband.

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  • News
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