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Models show various elevations of The Edge condominium project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 8, 2023
New downtown condo tower nears approval

The Edge, a 10-story, 27-unit luxury residential project, would be built at the corner of Fruitville Road and Cocoanut Avenue if approved.

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Sarasota County Mosquito Management patrols the entire county with a full-time crew of 20 and 11 more seasonal workers, treating for larvae and adult populations.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2023
County concentrates mosquito treatment on malaria hot spot

North Sarasota areas are the focus on eradication of marsh mosquito population.

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The new splash pad at Bayfront Park required a complete infrastructure rebuild.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 7, 2023
Bayfront Park pirate-themed playground on pace for fall opening

Work continues on the $3.2 million replacement for the splash pad and play equipment.

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Erin Duggan is the new president and CEO of Visit Sarasota County effective Sept. 30.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 7, 2023
Visit Sarasota County names new CEO

Erin Duggan will take over for retiring president Virginia Haley on Sept. 30.

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Silver Buttonwoods are among the tree species available.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2023
Mature trees available to homeowners through city assistance program

The tree buyer's assistance program helps Sarasota homeowners purchase and plant mature shade trees for as little as $100.

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DAR members Shawna Smith, Gina Wilcox, Bonnie Calliotte, Sue Asony, Barbara Wilkes Asony, and Sara De Soto regent Pat Rook.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2023
Daughters of the American Revolution group keeps history present in Sarasota

Community members with ancestral ties to the American Revolution support local causes helping students and veterans.

  • Sarasota
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Bobby Bonilla said he received more text and calls on July 1 than he does on his birthday.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2023
Bobby Bonilla talks baseball, his family and his old contract on his 'Day'

The six-time MLB All-Star and Sarasota resident surprised fans at 99 Bottles on July 1.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 6, 2023
Preliminary Sarasota County budget increases spending by 36%

Personnel requests keep pace with population increase, but the county administrator looks to trim $3.3 million before submitting a recommended budget for fiscal year 2024.

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A condominium in The Tower Residences tops all transactions in this week’s real estate at $2.9 million. Built in 2003, it has four bedrooms, four baths and 3,659 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • July 6, 2023
Top residential real estate sales for June 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A condominium in The Tower Residences tops the week’s sales at $2.9 million.

  • Sarasota
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Colton Lawson rides his four wheeler on his family's property.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • July 6, 2023
Four-wheeler rider wins championship despite past limb injury

Seven-year-old Colton Lawson never lost the need for speed after losing the lower part of both legs in 2018.

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Former Riverview High swimmer and Olympian Emma Weyant will compete in six events at the 2023 Toyota U.S. Open Championships, held Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2023
Sarasota athletes get national, local results

A group of swimmers competes at nationals, Little League All-Stars shine, and minor leaguers continue their ascent.

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Drew Vanden Heuvel.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 5, 2023
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Drew Vanden Heuvel

The Sarasota High and Sarasota Tsunami swimmer committed to Old Dominion University in May.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering of One Park, which is planned to span across Quay Commons on blocks 1 and 9 in The Quay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • July 5, 2023
Request to delay Planning Board appointments rejected

City Commission declines delay on naming two new Planning Board members until after One Park matter concludes.

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  • News
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • July 5, 2023
Man wants wife in jail so he can get some quiet time

A man recovering from knee surgery asks police to put his wife in jail for a couple days. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Sheila Loccisano, David Woods, Tom Ward and Scott Diesenburg
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • July 5, 2023
Stay on the court by preventing common pickleball injuries

A local doctor, instructor and recreational player share the best way to avoid injuries while playing pickleball.

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