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Sarasota County Sheriff's Office mobile crime units set up shop on Leonard Reid Avenue following the discovery of partial human skeletal remains on Friday, May 29.
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2026
Skeletal remains discovered in north Sarasota

Multiple agencies responded to the discovery partial skeletal remains discovered along Leonard Reid Avenue on May 29.

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Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 1, 2026
Cyclist killed on Sarasota causeway

Police are investigating the Saturday night incident on the Ringling Causeway.

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Rabbi Michael Shefrin meets Colby.
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  • Ian Swaby
  • May 30, 2026
Temple Emanu-El celebrates the joy of pets with Blessing of the Animals

The event celebrated four-legged friends and the joy they bring to their human companions.

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The gentle, warm waters of the Gulf can be an aid to mobility for those with arthritis.
    By
  • Mirabai Holland
  • May 29, 2026
It's possible to live with arthritis. Here's how.

Exercise, as counter-intuitive as it might seem, can go a long way toward relief.

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  • Opinion
Boards Brock Leach sat on in the Sarasota area include, with the Education Foundation of Sarasota County, the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition and Children First.
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • May 29, 2026
Prominent Sarasota philanthropist, former Tropicana CEO dies at 67

Brock Leach reached the pinnacle of Corporate America. Then, right before he turned 50, he switched for a career in the ministry.

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Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota has served as the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles since 2010.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 29, 2026
Sarasota spring training stadium to get HVAC overhaul

The $6.57 million replacement of the HVAC system at Sarasota's Ed Smith Stadium will be completed by the Baltimore Orioles 2027 spring training season.

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Cash grab in Manatee, too
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 28, 2026
Cash grab in Manatee, too

While the Sarasota County tax collector has drawn ire for taking school district money, the Manatee County tax collector has taken even more and been doing it longer.

  • Sarasota
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Benderson Development is wrapping up its latest phase of construction at the business and industrial park off Toledo Blade Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 28, 2026
County economic development agency contract approved for 2027

With none of the political drama of the past, the Sarasota County Commission approves the Economic Development Corpo. contract for fiscal year 2027.

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A Kobi Karp Architecture rendering of the 18-story Adagio luxury condo tower as viewed at the northwest corner of South Palm Avenue and Ringling Boulevard.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 28, 2026
Adagio receives partial staff sign-off; adjustments still required

The dual-tower Florida Live Local Act condo development would bring 193 residences to the former U.S. Garage site.

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Amanda Boswell has taken over a program with a historically high standard. The Cougars won the 2025 FHSAA Class 3A state championship following four consecutive state finalist finishes.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • May 28, 2026
First-time high-school coach gets comfortable at Cardinal Mooney

Amanda Boswell, with 17 years of coaching experience, is on a new adventure with the Cougars.

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Among her many years of service for numerous organizations, Isabel Norton served as president of the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • May 28, 2026
Isabel Scott Norton remembered as formative force for Sarasota

Through over 50 years of her gentle leadership, Norton shaped everything from public meeting civility to libraries in the community.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By JL Bainbridge
  • May 28, 2026
Are You Crystal Clear on Your Investment Performance?

Many investors aren’t and it can quietly lead to uncertainty, missed opportunities, and unknown fees.

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Sarasota Chief Transportation Planner Corinne Arriaga makes opening remarks at the May 21 Main Street complete street public meeting.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 27, 2026
Main Street design meeting gets off to a rough start

A meeting to introduce design concepts begins with a shouting match before order is restored and residents view visions of a complete street makeover.

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New College was founded in 1960.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 27, 2026
Finalized deal shifts USF Sarasota-Manatee to New College

Vote to send the state's budget to governor is expected on Friday.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota man charged with sexual battery of a minor
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 27, 2026
Sarasota man charged with sexual battery of a minor

Carson Smith, 23, was arrested last week.

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