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Dignitaries take part in the ceremonial opening of The Bay Park. (Photo by Andrew Warfield)
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 24, 2022
Dignitaries open The Bay with ribbon-cutting

The first phase is ready for fun, while funding is approved for the second phase of the bayfront project.

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Shaded in yellow, the Progress University apartments site is directly adjacent to the planned Aventon Sarasota multifamily community across University Parkway from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. (Courtesy image)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 24, 2022
Progress University apartments move toward planning board

With Development Review Committee sign-off in hand, the 280-unit Progress University development now moves to the city Planning Board for approval.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • October 23, 2022
RADD Night moves to the Bay

The latest event was held on Oct. 20.

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High school football roundup: Week nine
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 22, 2022
High school football roundup: Week nine

How did Sarasota-Bradenton area teams fare as the postseason creeps closer?

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 21, 2022
Sarasota High football flattens Braden River High

The Sailors' 28-3 road win Friday night broke a seven-game losing streak to the Pirates.

  • Sarasota
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  • Lesley Dwyer
  • October 21, 2022
Walsh named chair of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce

Walsh is only the seventh woman to take on the role in 102 years.

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A conceptual rendering of The Bay with a new performing arts center in the middle of the park. The building drawing is for illustrative purposes only. (Courtesy Image)
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 21, 2022
Task force set to choose Sarasota Performing Arts Center architect

The first meeting of the committee will be Oct. 31.

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Back row, Richard Petrucci, Vern Buchanan, David Daily, and Richard Swier. Front row, John Skeen, John Brill, and Edward Mahoney.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 21, 2022
Local veterans honored by Congressman Vern Buchanan

Six veterans honored for their sacrifices in a ceremony at the Manatee Players Theatre.

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: October 20

Becky Edwards captured this honey bee on a flower in Sarasota.

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  • October 20, 2022
Observer recommends . . .

City and county charter questions in Manatee and Sarasota.

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  • Eric Garwood
  • October 20, 2022
Red tide detected in Sarasota County's southern beaches

Low levels found in water samples from Turtle Beach south. No levels detected from Siesta Beach north.

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Rickie Fowler, who has won five career PGA Tour events, will team with Paula Creamer to form the Tour Pro Team in the $25K Showdown, the final competition of the PopStroke Tour Championship. (Photo courtesy of Getty Images.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2022
PopStroke Tour Championship will bring PGA, LPGA stars to UTC

PopStroke founder Greg Bartoli explains why the event was conceived and the impact bringing Rickie Fowler and Paula Creamer to the event will have.

  • East County
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Nico Bencomo takes his second shot on the No. 9 hole at Laurel Oak Country Club's Jones course. Bencomo is one of Cardinal Mooney's top boys golfers in 2022. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 19, 2022
Prose and Kohn: Mooney boys golf wants a top-five finish at states

The Cougars believe they have both the top-end talent and the depth to get it done.

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Previously, administrative approval for development has been restricted to the downtown core. (Eric Garwood)
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 19, 2022
Sarasota City Commission builds new set of development rules with 4-1 votes

City approves batch of changes aimed at moving quicker on attainable housing, though critics say public comment is cut out of the process.

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Helena Hebda. (Photo by Ryan Kohn.)
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 18, 2022
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 10.20.22

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: 10.20.22

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