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Peninsula Sarasota will bring 23 luxury residences to Golden Gate Point.
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  • June 9, 2023
Construction begins on luxury development Peninsula Sarasota

The condominium complex will bring 23 residences, priced from $2.6 million, to Golden Gate Point.

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A client and Steven Herich catch a snook.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota fishing guides reel in awards

Two fishing charter captains discuss the services that won them Angler's Choice Awards.

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop's Stavros Niarchos Cultural Center in Athens, Greece.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 8, 2023
SPAC architect selected for its 'welcoming' touch

A cultural center in Greece stood out to the task force in its search for a firm to design the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

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Sarasota's Dean Matt attempted to complete the 48-48-48 Pickleball Challenge last month.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota man attempts to play 48 pickleball matches in 48 states in 48 days

Inclement weather held Dean Matt to 44 matches in 44 states, but he's still grateful for the experience.

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  • Ian Swaby
  • June 8, 2023
Sarasota County to host public meetings on superintendent selection

Candidate interviews and an open house will take place on June 12, while a final selection will be made on June 14.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2023
Motorcyclist fatally injured in Wednesday afternoon crash

A second motorcycle fatality in Sarasota in five days occurred on North Washington Boulevard.

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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 8, 2023
New grocery store, residences transform upper Main Street

Downtown redevelopment is moving eastward with residential and mixed-use developments.

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The Unit 504 condominium at Marina Tower ranks second-highest in the week's sales at $2.45 million.
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  • Adam Hughes
  • June 8, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for May 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Sapphire Shores home on North Shore Drive tops the week's sales at $3.2 million.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 8, 2023
Two bond services give top ratings to Sarasota County

Fitch, S&P assign AA+ and AAA ratings on capital improvement bond debt.

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A synthetic ice skating rink was a main attraction during the Winter Spectacular at St. Armands Circle.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • June 7, 2023
Winter Spectacular 2023 will not take place

Organizers of the 2022 St. Armands Circle event cite continued resistance of residents for not pursuing a city permit.

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Nico Villalobos controls the ball for the Sarasota Paradise.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 7, 2023
Sarasota Paradise soccer team scores on and off field in first home game

The Paradise beat Miami City FC 2-1 on June 3, and the crowd was into the game from the start.

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The conservancy replaces standard lights with amber, orange, or red lights that use long wavelengths of 560 nanometers or more.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • June 7, 2023
Sea Turtle Conservancy covers costs of installing turtle-friendly lighting

The nonprofit wants to replace lights at homes, condos and businesses that can disorient sea turtles.

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2023
Woman arrested in Saturday morning shooting

Carrie Ecklund of Sarasota faces charges of criminal mischief and firearm possession while committing a felony.

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How the states' highway systems rank, via Reason Foundation's 27th Annual Highway Report
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  • Adrian Moore
  • June 7, 2023
Florida highways among top 10

Don’t be shocked. When compared to other states, Florida’s DOT keeps the state’s urban and rural highways well-maintained. Fatalities are a weakness.

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Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 7, 2023
Man complains about loud music from South Lido Key

Officers can't pinpoint the source of noise and could take no action. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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