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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 6, 2022
Fort Myers woman charged with false imprisonment of 16-year-old

Sarasota police arrested a Fort Myers woman for forcing a teenage girl to drive her around at gunpoint.

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    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 6, 2022
Nighttime Gulfstream roundabout work scheduled for next week

Overnight construction activities at the U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue roundabout project are scheduled for May 8-12.

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  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 6, 2022
Kiwanis Club of Longboat Key to celebrate 50 years with brunch

The Lazy Lobster will host the club's anniversary celebration on May 15.

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  • Neighbors
The deer really will just stop and stare at you for a while.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 6, 2022
Getting Away: Rothenbach Park is a treasure with the massive park space

A former landfill, the hill-like park is quiet with scenic trails wrapping around and plenty of wildlife.

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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2022
Sarasota weather page photo: May 5

Darlene Edelman captured this photo overlooking Sarasota while landing into SRQ Airport.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 5, 2022
Fountain at Paul Thorpe Park to close for repairs

The original artist will oversee refurbishment. The fountain is expected to reopen by the end of May.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • May 5, 2022
Two-home Nokomis property sells for $10.5 million

A Seagrape property in Nokomis is the top seller this week at $10.5 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball team captured the SSAC state title on Saturday in Taveras. The Cougars hope it is the first of two titles they win this season. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 5, 2022
Cardinal Mooney beach volleyball in search of second state title — within one week

The Cougars won the SSAC title last weekend in Taveras and will compete for the FHSAA title this weekend in Tallahassee.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Dr. Heather Schuerlein DACM, AP, DIPL.OM
  • May 5, 2022
What can Cosmetic Acupuncture do for YOU?

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  • May 4, 2022
School board, part II: How to close the chasm

Rumination on Sarasota County School Board Chair Jane Goodwin and public comments.

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    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 4, 2022
SMH board goes overboard?

SMH CEO David Verinder has shown no signs of wanting to leave, but the hospital board is making sure he won’t by going outside the industry norm.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Earth moving work is underway on the southeast corner of the Bobby Jones property.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 4, 2022
Commission approves grant funding for Bobby Jones wetlands work

As work continues toward a fall reopening of the Bobby Jones Golf Club, Sarasota commissioners approve use of state wetlands grants.

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Michael Crosby spoke about the impact Clark had on him.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • May 4, 2022
Eugenie "Shark Lady" Clark, Mote founder, honored with stamp

The trailblazing marine scientist was honored with a postage stamp ceremony on what would've been her 100th birthday.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 4, 2022
2022 Giving Challenge raises $16 million for nonprofits

Community Foundation staff and supporters met for a celebratory part on April 27.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 4, 2022
Sarasota Cops Corner: Prone to trespassing

Police reports from around Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
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