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The boathouse would be constructed just behind these docks on shore at Nathan Benderson Park.
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  • Jay Heater
  • May 10, 2022
County approves $20M for indoor sports complex at Benderson Park

The two-story complex at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park is planned to have a boathouse on the bottom and basketball/volleyball courts above.

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In a remarkable adaptation, a fawn's spotted coat blends in with the dappled pattern of sunlight on the forest floor, helping conceal them from predators. (Photo courtesy of Miri Hardy)
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  • Miri Hardy
  • May 10, 2022
White-tail deer were nearly hunted to extinction

One of Myakka State Park's earliest managers helped relocate and breed the species that now thrives.

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Braden River High School's Ricardo Robinson-Shinall is Florida Studio Theatre’s Write a Play educator of the year.
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 10, 2022
Braden River High teacher and students earn Florida Studio Theatre's Write a Play awards

Braden River students' story of snack envy leads to Write a Play award.

  • East County
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 9, 2022
Sarasota commissioners defer ride-share policy to city manager

A solution in search of a problem? City commissioners put a ride-share policy, or not, on the desk of the city manager.

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Dave Daily of Braden River VFW Post 12055 was the grand marshal in 2019, the last time the Tribute to Heroes Parade was held. (File photo)
    By
  • Liz Ramos
  • May 9, 2022
Tribute to Heroes parade to return to Lakewood Ranch

After a two-year layoff due to the pandemic, more than 75 groups are expected to march in the parade at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch.

  • East County
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The requested artwork is intended to be displayed in the Fruitville Road roundabout at Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 9, 2022
Public art board won't dwell on rejected roundabout recommendation

After the Sarasota City Commission rejected Dwell for public art in a high-profile roundabout, the PAC will revisit its top 10 candidates for the project.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 8, 2022
Sarasota festival brings the blues and barbecue

The weekend festival started May 6.

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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • May 7, 2022
Flowers bloom at Fresh Fridays event

The latest event was held May 6.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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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  • 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.

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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.

  • Sarasota
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    By
  • 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.

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