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Sophia Rios sings in the performance.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 26, 2023
Music Compound rocks out with tribute to 'The Dark Side of the Moon'

A performance by students and instructors covered the Pink Floyd album from start to finish.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Blackburn Point Park has one of Sarasota County's 13 motorized boat launches.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 26, 2023
Proposed charter boat permit program doesn't leave the dock

A bid to regulate commercial operations in Sarasota County parks stalled as commissioners seek a compromise.

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The map shows parcels owned by Benderson Development entities on both sides of Ocean Boulevard in Siesta Village.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 26, 2023
New 210-room, 85-foot-tall hotel proposed for Siesta Key

Benderson Development seeks an amendment to the comprehensive plan to greenlight high-intensity hotels on the island.

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  • October 26, 2023
Ronto Announces Approval for The Owen Golden Gate Point in Downtown Sarasota

Pre-construction pricing starts from $2.2 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
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Sarasota County's planned shuttle service between downtown and SRQ would utilize trolley-like vehicles every 20 to 30 minutes.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 25, 2023
SRQ-to-downtown shuttle service to begin before year's end

Sarasota County sets the fares for a new trolley route that will serve the airport and five stops downtown.

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Emma Weyant was named fifth-most popular swimmer in the U.S. by SwimOutlet.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota-area alumni excel in college sports fall season

These athletes are representing Sarasota well on a wide range of playing fields.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Phantom loogie claim appears all wet
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 25, 2023
Phantom loogie claim appears all wet

Police find no evidence of spittle in an ongoing dispute between two teen girls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
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There was fun for all ages at The Bay's celebration of its first year.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 25, 2023
The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

  • Sarasota
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Operator Tia Brand has worked at the Sarasota County Sheriff's Department call center for 14 years.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Riverview High junior Ben Skaggs.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Ben Skaggs

The Riverview High junior is having a breakout cross-country season.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Every day is a Chamber of Commerce Day
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • October 25, 2023
Every day is a Chamber of Commerce Day

Much more than networking and mixers, the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is making an economic impact on our community by focusing on key issues, such as affordable housing and workforce development.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Anais Zambaux, Lance Karp, DeWayne Hill and Sheriff Kurt Hoffman. The SAL received a $25,000 donation from the Culverhouse family.
    By
  • James Peter
  • October 24, 2023
Charity auction raises money to support at-risk Sarasota youth

The Sheriff’s Activities League mentors Sarasota County youth and enables them to explore careers in law enforcement.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The drug drop box at SPD headquarters is available year-round.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2023
Discard expired, unwanted medications Oct. 28 at Sarasota Police HQ

Unused and unwanted solid forms of prescriptions are encouraged to be dropped off at the Sarasota Police Department headquarters for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

  • Sarasota
  • News
REI Co-op announced earlier that year that it planned to open a store in the UTC area.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 24, 2023
Outdoor retailer REI sets mid-November opening at UTC

The Seattle-based outdoor gear and clothing brand's other store on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

  • East County
  • Business
Baby Basics of Sarasota County provides diapers, wipes and books to parents in need.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 24, 2023
Sarasota community helps provide the 'bear' necessities at fashion show

The annual luncheon for Baby Basics of Sarasota County helped provide essentials to families in need.

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