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  • September 12, 2022
Selby Gardens nets $2.5 million gift from late benefactor

Evelyn Mink contributed nearly 5,000 hours of volunteer service to Selby Gardens, and she made a final contribution of $2.5 million in an estate gift.

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  • September 12, 2022
WUSF, Barancik Foundation roll out collaborative news operation

The Sarasota-based team will provide content on a variety of topics to media organizations in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties.

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A rendering of the planned $3.2 million renovation and splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 12, 2022
City to vote on Bayfront Park splash pad revision next week

The revised plan for a renovated park and splash pad replacement at Bayfront Park includes shade structures and raises the cost to $3.2 million.

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Physical Plant is forging forward with a new lineup and a new album. (Courtesy photo)
  • By Spencer Fordin
  • September 12, 2022
New lineup, new album for band with New College roots

Physical Plant emerged from the pandemic with a new album, two new members and a resolve to keep writing new songs.

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The vegan Gypsy roll is pictured alongside the Cucumber roll. (Photo by Ian Swaby)
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  • Ian Swaby
  • September 12, 2022
Tsunami Sushi & Hibachi set to open in Lakewood Ranch after construction delays

The highly anticipated restaurant at The Green in Lakewood Ranch was delayed by supply chain issues and worker shortages.

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  • By Bayview Dental Associates
  • September 12, 2022
Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

Can I Avoid Staining My Teeth After Drinking Red Wine?

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Sponsored Content
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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 11, 2022
Sarasota County hosts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Local figures paid their respects on the 21st anniversary of Sept. 11.

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Easily recognized by its heart-shaped leaves, the highly invasive air potato vine displaces native species and disrupts important ecological functions. (Photo by Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • September 11, 2022
Invasive plants displace natives, threaten biodiversity

Restoring native plant communities supports native wildlife.

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Summerfield's Betsy Young and her husband, Jeff Young, can't wait for the Real Men Wear Pink Fashion Show where Jeff Young will walk the runway. (Photo by Liz Ramos)
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  • Liz Ramos
  • September 10, 2022
Cancer awareness soars during Real Men Wear Pink fashion show in Sarasota

Male models will be strutting their stuff Sept. 24 at The Mall at UTC in Sarasota.

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High school football roundup: Week three
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 10, 2022
High school football roundup: Week three

A pair of local rivalry games — Sarasota at Booker and Braden River at Lakewood Ranch — highlighted the slate. One was a rout while the other came down to the final seconds.

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The five finalists plus a hybrid version of designs for a new city seal. Designs were submitted by Cynthia Clasgens (1), Rachel Ewing (2), Bill Greaves (3), Sara Scire (4) and Brooks Tracey (5). No. 6 is a hybrid by Dream Large.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 9, 2022
Sarasota nears approval of seal with narrowed-down selections

Sarasota City commissioners have asked for refinements of two finalist designs for a new city seal and provided guidance for the refreshed city logo.

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The home covers 6,512 square feet across three floors. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Eric Garwood
  • September 9, 2022
Siesta Key home auction set for Sept. 24

With no reserve, the property will go to the highest bidder. The Midnight Pass Road home is on the market for $7.9 million.

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The body of an unknown adult male was found floating near Bayfront Drive Thursday evening. (File photo)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 9, 2022
Sarasota police investigating death of man found in the bay

The body of an unidentified adult male was found floating near Bayfront Drive. Police do not expect foul play.

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SSSA president Ken Shepard takes a mighty cut at a ball. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota Senior Softball Association emphasizes fun

The league focuses the enjoyment of the game, for as long as players want to compete.

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  • Observer Staff
  • September 8, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: September 8

Dale Hayes captured this spoonbill flying over Myakka River State Park.

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