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A 2021 ordinance aimed to regulate hotel houses on the barrier islands is being expanded to all vacation rental homes in the city.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 5, 2023
Vacation rental ordinance set to go citywide

Although not unanimous, Sarasota city commissioners approved expanding regulation of short-term rentals to the mainland.

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Alyssa Rockey, outreach services supervisor, and Katie Dow, manager of programs and partnerships in front of the Pop-Up Library
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  • James Peter
  • October 5, 2023
Selby Library celebrates its 25th anniversary

The Selby Library offers space for community, tools for creators and a large collection of materials.

  • Sarasota
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Richard Corcoran was named interim president of New College of Florida earlier this year.
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  • Amanda Postma
  • October 4, 2023
New College of Florida names president after six-month search

The current interim president beat out two other finalists for the official title.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Alice Bixler will be inducted into the National BMX Hall of Fame on Oct. 7 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota resident to be inducted into National BMX Hall of Fame

Alice Bixler dedicated 50 years of her life to the sport.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The Selby Public Library in downtown Sarasota will be among those closed on Monday, Oct. 9, for staff training.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2023
Sarasota County libraries closed on Oct. 9

All 10 branches will close for the day for in-person staff training.

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Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2023
Man banned from a store after bathroom beer break

A man broke a four-pack in a store bathroom and drank one without paying. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Satchel’s Last Resort and the Humane Society of Sarasota County are seeking to empty the shelters in October with the help of Bissell and Subaru.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 4, 2023
Global brands team with local shelters to adopt pets

Bissell and Subaru seek to help local communities "empty the shelters" in October.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 4, 2023
Is Gaetz really the bad guy?

Matt Gaetz’s outspokenness wouldn’t make it in a business. But his brazenness just may be the disruption that is needed in Washington. Finally.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Why they voted the way they did
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • October 4, 2023
Why they voted the way they did

We contacted Florida’s two U.S. senators and three Florida House members from Florida’s west coast to ask why they voted the way they did on the continuing resolution that prevented a government shutdown.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Booker High sophomore Kevontay Hugan.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Kevontay Hugan

The Booker High football sophomore holds offers from Miami, Penn State, South Florida and Maryland.

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Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2023
Air quality warning in effect for Sarasota County

The advisory expires at sunset Wednesday.

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Sarasota has been ranked the nation's fourth most neighborly city by Neighbor.com.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 3, 2023
Sarasota named the fourth most neighborly city in US

The national ranking of the 100 largest metros comes from a peer-to-peer storage solutions company.

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Wedged between the No. 9 and No. 18 greens, the new Bobby Jones Golf Course clubhouse will be surrounded by practice greens (2) and the No. 1 tees (3). The white structure (1) is the temporary clubhouse.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 3, 2023
Design work continues on potentially $9M Bobby Jones clubhouse

At a maximum of $9 million, work on the Old Florida design is expected to begin in late 2024.

  • Sarasota
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The St. Armands Circle Art Festival with Craft Marketplace was held Sept. 30 and Oct 1.
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • October 2, 2023
St. Armands Art Festival features accomplished artists from around the world

Tourists, visitors and locals admired the wide variety of art on display Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

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A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 2, 2023
One Park developer closes on Quay property

Property Markets Group and financial partners complete the purchase of blocks 1 and 9.

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