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Andre McClerklin and Joseph Mack
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 27, 2025
Newtown residents find a place for unwanted items at cleanup

The Newtown Community Cleanup event removed 23.99 tons of debris, according to Sarasota County.

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'My girlfriend can beat up your girlfriend'
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 27, 2025
'My girlfriend can beat up your girlfriend'

A downtown bar brawl begins when a man tells another man that his girlfriend would "stomp his girl." This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Sarasota Commissioner Tom Knight is also the former Sarasota County Sheriff.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 27, 2025
Sarasota County sounds early warning of coming budget deficits

The County Commission alters future budget season schedules to begin planning for future general fund shortfalls.

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Sarasota Police force patrolling the waters to make sure the diving team is safe from the heavy currents.
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • August 27, 2025
Neighboring police collaboration increases public safety on Gulf Coast

Longboat Key and Sarasota police departments and law enforcement agencies sign memorandums of understanding that allow the organizations to work together to fight crime, respond to emergencies and search for missing persons.

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A rendering of the proposed Motorhaus Storage at 1087 N. Orange Ave.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 26, 2025
Developer applies for vacation of right of way near Laurel Park

Plans are to build a 10-story residential project at Ringling Boulevard and Osprey Avenue near historic downtown section of Sarasota.

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  • Observer Staff
  • August 26, 2025
Grant will fund pedestrian, bike safety education effort in Sarasota

The Sarasota Police Department will focus on seven roadways in an education forward high-visibility enforcement initiative.

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Removal of Avenue of Art sidewalk paintings has begun
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2025
Removal of Avenue of Art sidewalk paintings has begun

The city of Sarasota initiated the removal, due to an FDOT mandate requiring the removal of public installations of pavement paintings on sidewalks and roadways.

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Nina Young, 13, of the band Pins and Needles, performs on stage.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2025
Music Compound marks a year in new Sarasota location

The music school invited the community inside for performances by students, sample lessons, local vendors and other offerings.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Karen Rose to Sarasota School Board
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  • Ian Swaby
  • August 25, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Karen Rose to Sarasota School Board

Rose will fill the vacancy left by Tim Enos as he leaves to become chief of police for the school district.

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Girl in critical condition after rescue from drain on Bahia Vista Street
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 24, 2025
Girl in critical condition after rescue from drain on Bahia Vista Street

Sarasota County Fire-Rescue took the child to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

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A rendering of the as-yet not named Zenith Redevelopment project, which will include nearly 42,000 sauare feet of retail and commercial at the Five Points roundabout.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 23, 2025
Redevelopment of downtown building will create 18-story tower

Plans for the vacant Zenith office tower in Sarasota will include demolition and development of a 96-unit residence and 42,000 square feet of commercial space.

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State Sen. Joe Gruters was elected chair of the Republican National Committee.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 22, 2025
Republicans elect Sarasota's Gruters as chairman of RNC

Florida State State Sen. Joe Gruters, one of President Trump's staunchest allies, is elected chair of the Republican National Committee.

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K-9 Officer Butch becomes the fourth deployed by the Sarasota Police Department.
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 22, 2025
SPD puts fourth K-9 unit on patrol

Sarasota Police Department K-9 Officer Butch is now on citywide patrol with handler Officer Adam Bearden.

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Rigoberto Torres holds the bust of Bélen Lopez. There is still more work to be done, including opening the eyes on the sculpture and painting the surface.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 21, 2025
See how a renowned sculptor creates plaster casts of community members

Sculptor Rigoberto Torres is bringing his community lifecasting to The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art for its upcoming exhibition "Nuestro Vaivén (Our Sway)."

  • Sarasota
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Access to golf in Sarasota is no longer a black and white matter
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 21, 2025
Access to golf in Sarasota is no longer a black and white matter

Longtime Bobby Jones golfer Ken Spaulding recalls when available tee times often depended upon color.

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