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Noah Spenn, a three-sport athlete at Sarasota Christian, is busy playing football or volleyball when he's not hooping on the hardwood.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • February 10, 2026
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Noah Spenn

The junior forward powered Sarasota Christian boys basketball to a district title.

  • Sarasota
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Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest
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  • Dana Kampa
  • February 9, 2026
Old Salty Dog welcomes surprise Olympian guest

Pommel horse gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, who competed for the United States in the Olympic Games in Paris, recently stopped by the City Island spot.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Second grader Sovereign Osceola experiences static electricity.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 9, 2026
Wilkinson Elementary makes concepts hands-on during STEAM Night

The school teamed up with Lamborghini Sarasota and Steel Supplements to host the annual event.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Valor Commons in Manatee County is designed to include a resource center, memorials, walking trails and public event spaces.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 9, 2026
Federal cash streams in for Manatee, Sarasota projects

Local line items are a part of the massive $1.2 trillion spending package.

  • East County
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Cyclist killed on Siesta Key
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 8, 2026
Cyclist killed on Siesta Key

The incident with a vehicle took place near Beach Access 9 around 1:20 p.m. Sunday, deputies say.

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Sue Hobbs holds the iridescent shell of the green turban sea snail to the light.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota Shell and Marine Life Festival showcases the science and art of seashells

Held at Robarts Arena this year, the event featured a larger space, with more room for artists and collectors to showcase their work.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Suncoast Waterkeepers regularly tests water quality at 12 sites in Sarasota Bay and its adjacent waters, including the Linley Street boat ramp on Longboat Key.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • February 7, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee bayside beaches graded for water safety

Two sites receive B grades on Suncoast Waterkeeper's summary of 2025 testing.

  • Longboat Key
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Sarasota nonprofit Casting For The Kids helps children with cancer and their families breathe a little easier.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • February 6, 2026
Annual fishing tournament casts for a cause

Ben Shroyer has turned a parent's nightmare — childhood cancer — into a cause for good, helping families in the same boat as his was a few years ago. The waters off Siesta help fund the work the organization does.

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Jennifer Rominiecki brought the living museum concept to Marie Selby Botanical Gardens when she was named president and CEO in 2015.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 5, 2026
Botanical gardens' potential lured Rominiecki family to Sarasota

Before Marie Selby Botanical Gardens came calling, Jennifer Rominiecki never considered uprooting her family from New York City. A decade later, she says it was all worth it.

  • Sarasota
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Capt. A.J. Grande operates a "six pack" fishing charter business who often picks up and drops off customers at Nora Patterson Park.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 5, 2026
Permits will be required for charter boat operators using county parks

Following a six-month delay, the Sarasota County Commission approved a one-year pilot program to require charter captains to bid for permits to operate out of county-owned boat ramps and seawalls.

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The home at 3851 Tangier Terrace was built in 2024 and has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 2,379 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 5, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 19-23 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Mira-Mar home on Midnight Pass Road tops the week's sales at $7.45 million.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota residents Erma and Dave Miller were drawn into the world of bicycle motocross because of their son, Doug Miller, and have spent decades in the sport.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • February 5, 2026
Sarasota couple stand side by side with BMX

Involved for nearly 50 years, Dave and Erma Miller have impacted the sport locally and beyond.

  • Sarasota
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Thomas Modly adjusts the flagpoles as the sun sets.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 5, 2026
Patriots Pier in Siesta Key receives new flagpoles

A group of residents that stewards the nightly ceremony honoring the U.S. military have replaced the rebar for its flagpoles, ensuring the tradition continues.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
The house at 3638 San Remo Terrace overlooks the north Siesta Key bridge.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • February 5, 2026
Rock star sells Sarasota estate for $7.5 million

The property near the north bridge to Siesta Key was owned by Stu Cook, the bassist for Creedence Clearwater Revival.

  • Sarasota
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Philip DiMaria says “there is a great opportunity here for St. Armands to evolve and become incredible again.”
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 5, 2026
Urban planner shares bold ideas to solve flooding on St. Armands

An urban planner takes a big-picture look at solving one of the region's most vexing issues: flooding on St. Armands Circle.

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