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Sarasota residents Larry and Susan Siebl were fans of O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill before hurricanes Milton and Helene, and they were thrilled to join staff in celebrating the official reopening on Friday.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • May 5, 2025
Rum runner fans rejoice at O'Leary's reopening

Say goodbye to the boat wrecked on this Sarasota Tiki bar's dock and hello to a revamped bay-side experience.

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Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 5, 2025
Obsidian condo tower appeal set for May 13

Opposition to the approved 348-foot, 14-unit condo tower will go before the Sarasota City Commission on Tuesday.

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Karen Hall and her partner Paul Voloshen watch the musical performance.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 5, 2025
Art Ovation Hotel celebrates Kentucky Derby with Derby Day

With live music and elegant hats, the event combined the sporting event with the arts.

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The archry show concludes, with Attila Toth at the center of the group.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 4, 2025
Hungarian festival connects people of different nationalities

The event, now in its 18th year, features archery, falconry shows, live music and dance, and other offerings.

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Artist April Davis puts finishing touches on a painting.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 4, 2025
Downtown Sarasota hosts Spring Craft Fair

The event showcased works by artisans such as jewelry, photography, painting.

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Ecological connectivity is critical for imperiled native species such as Florida scrub jays, who were last observed at Myakka in 2005.
    By
  • Miri Hardy
  • May 4, 2025
Connectivity key to healthy habitats

Wildlife corridors help maintain natural processes that support clean air, rich soil and freshwater.

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Just off the Legacy Trail north of Bahia Vista Street, the entire neighborhood was flooded from rain from Hurricane Debby.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 3, 2025
Several approaches to Phillippi Creek flooding, dredging in play

Federal spending and local financing form the basis for projects moving forward.

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Second-degree murder warrant issued in Sarasota homicide
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 2, 2025
Second-degree murder warrant issued in Sarasota homicide

Shooting took place Thursday evening near the intersection of 17th Street and U.S. 301.

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The rear of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stands just feet away from Sarasota Bay.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 2, 2025
Early draft reports suggest the Van Wezel is 'obsolete'

Purple Ribbon Committee members submitting their draft portions of the final report lean toward no reuse of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall if replaced by a new facility.

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Peachey's Baking Co. is at 4800 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota. It is located in the Landings shopping center.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • May 2, 2025
Peachey's Baking Co. sets opening date in Sarasota

The wildly popular donut business is coming to the Landings shopping center.

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Damage to the Sparito Pier beneath the Ringling Bridge is estimated at $1.3 million.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota estimates $17 million remains in post-storms damage

According to a city report it will take two years and $17.4 million to repair hurricane damage and replace lost piers in Sarasota parks along the waterfront.

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This home on Hudson Pointe Drive was built in 1953 and has four bedrooms, four baths and 2,738 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • May 1, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for April 14-18 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-home property at 1610 Hudson Pointe Drive tops the week's sales at $2,527,000.

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Second-year Sarasota football coach Anthony 'Amp' Campbell said he wants the Sailors to be competing for district championships in the coming seasons.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 1, 2025
Sarasota High football believes it's ready to win again

The Sailors are hopeful they can have a winning season for the first time in four years.

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Heroes' Village in Newtown expects to begin welcoming tenants this summer.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 1, 2025
Affordable apartments for veterans are nearly completed

Heroes' Village, a 10-apartment development dedicated to affordable veterans housing, will welcome its first residents this summer.

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The DME Academy National boys select team played in the Northern Ireland Super Cup in 2024, one of three trips DME Academy players in Sarasota have had the chance to take in the past year.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • April 30, 2025
DME Academy takes soccer seriously

The Sarasota soccer club takes trips abroad and plans for a soccer school.

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