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City of Sarasota Public Works personnel work on removing sidewalk murals in Burns Court.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 3, 2025
Sarasota completes removal of sidewalk and crosswalk art

Interim City Manager Dave Bullock told the Sarasota City Commission non-compliance with a state order to remove all right of way art would risk $67 million in state funding.

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Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser
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  • Observer Staff
  • September 3, 2025
Man rises from wheelchair to beat down harasser

After being taunted and then approached by a would-be attacker, a man in a wheelchair takes him down with a hammer. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market is one of the region's big attractions.
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  • Mark Gordon
  • September 2, 2025
Sarasota lands on list of America's 'boomtowns'

Lending Tree places Sarasota region No. 3, behind Austin and Orlando.

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New sportswriter is back among the palms
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  • Jack Nelson
  • September 2, 2025
New sportswriter is back among the palms

Jack Nelson, a UCLA graduate, joins the East County and Sarasota/Siesta Key Observers.

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Artist Andrew Viera has been working on seven murals at Mote SEA since April 2024.
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  • Jay Heater
  • September 2, 2025
Setting the scene at the Mote Science Education Aquarium one mural at a time

Gifted local artist Andrew Viera places his talent on exhibit at the Sarasota landmark.

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Andy Sandberg is artistic director and CEO of Hermitage Artist Retreat on Manasota Key.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • September 2, 2025
Beachside artist retreat offers to buy property from Sarasota County

Ten months after Hurricane Milton, Hermitage Artist Retreat awaits Sarasota County to repair several buildings; makes bid to purchase the county-owned property and complete restoration.

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The King James Big & Tall at 4333 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota is going out of business.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • September 1, 2025
Sarasota big and tall retailer to shutter after nearly 50 years

King James Big & Tall cites competition as its reason for going out of business.

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SPD investigating a Sunday morning shooting
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 31, 2025
SPD investigating a Sunday morning shooting

The arrested suspect is facing charges of homicide and aggravated battery and left one woman dead and injured a man.

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The home at 139 S. Washington Drive in John Ringling estates is listed for sale, furnished, at $17.5 million.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • August 30, 2025
Historic St. Armands home with a whimsical name lists for $17.5 million

Casa del Carnevale was built in 1936 in John Ringling Estates.

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Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case
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  • Observer Staff
  • August 29, 2025
Sarasota suspect arrested in 2006 child-sex case

A man was arrested Thursday in Tennessee on capital charges.

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David Figueroa of Secure HR and Jorge Valdes of Golf Therapy Club enjoy the event experience.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 29, 2025
Business casual: Sarasota Chamber holds its grand expo

The eevent allowed the general public and business owners to browse Robarts Arena to see what the local area has to offer.

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  • Neighbors
Girl dies after she was swept into Sarasota storm drain
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  • Eric Garwood
  • August 29, 2025
Girl dies after she was swept into Sarasota storm drain

The incident took place following rain and a water-main break on Bahia Vista Street.

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Milene Moreira, Jessé Martins and Nadine Trudel
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 29, 2025
Church hits the high note to wrap up its midsummer series

Part of St. Armands Key Lutheran Church's Midsummer Music Festival, the event focused on lesser-known pieces.

  • Sarasota
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Ramin Mesghali looks at the artwork.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • August 28, 2025
Remodeled and ready: St. Armands gallery hosts Longboat chamber

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce's Off the Clock Networking at Wyland Gallery allowed attendees to connect in a new space.

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Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida visiting the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Museum in Savannah, GA
  • By Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
  • August 28, 2025
Girl Scouts is where girls grow and families connect within our communities.

Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida is helping the next generation of changemakers thrive.

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