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The proposed location of Obsidian at 1260 N. Palm Ave.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 14, 2025
Planning Board reluctantly rules in favor of Obsidian tower plan

Despite their stated dislike of the 342-foot condo tower, by a 4-1 vote the Sarasota Planning Board found no legal basis to deny the project moving forward.

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Mary Ann Robinson (1928-2025)
    In Memoriam |
  • February 13, 2025
Mary Ann Robinson

Mary Ann Waters Robinson, 97, passed peacefully at home on January 2, 2025, attended by her devoted caregivers.

  • Sarasota
  • Tributes & Obituaries
Allegiant Air celebrates the opening of Concourse A at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport with a custom wrap on one of its aircraft.
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2025
Allegiant embarks on seven new routes from SRQ this week

Allegiant Air adds seven new routes from Sarasota-Bradenton International Airports following the airline's opening of five new gates in Concourse A.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26
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  • Observer Staff
  • February 13, 2025
Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2025-26

Readers from across the region submit their photos to the Observer's 2025-26 Weather and Nature Photo Contest.

  • Sarasota
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Before talking to any prospective school, Cardinal Mooney senior Zoe Kirby wrote down a list of pros and cons. Despite not coming from a military background, the U.S. Air Force Academy had all pros for Kirby.
  • By Dylan Campbell
  • February 13, 2025
Cardinal Mooney volleyball star appointed to the Air Force Academy

Senior Zoe Kirby excelled in four varsity sports throughout her high school career.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
The home at 907 Pomelo Ave. was built in 2006 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,289 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • February 13, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 27-31 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

a two-house Siesta Key property on Ogden Street tops the week's sales at $6.4 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Carmen Ciricillo performs at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • February 13, 2025
Nationally touring comedian finds a sweet spot in Sarasota

Carmen Ciricillo was always in search of positivity and laughter. After he visited Sarasota in 1992, it was the place he wanted to call home.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
A Renzo Piano Building Workshop conceptual rendering of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center as viewed from the 10th Street Canal.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2025
SPAC proposal pared to two buildings estimated at $407 million

Instead of four structures, the architect for the Sarasota Performing Arts Center has scaled plans back to two buildings with an option for a future second, smaller theater.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The sculpture Poly now stands in the roundabout at North Tamiami Trail and 14th Street.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 13, 2025
City dedicates 14th Street roundabout sculpture

Poly's shades of blue represent the water and sky of the Sarasota area, said artist Josh de Sousa at Tuesday's dedication ceremony.

  • Sarasota
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  • By Tidewell Hospice
  • February 13, 2025
Why Supporting Tidewell Hospice Matters

No matter how deeply empathetic we may be when hearing about someone’s loved one nearing the end of life, we can never truly understand the weight of that loss until we experience it ourselves.

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Elizabeth Lawson is a junior weightlifter on the Sarasota High girls varsity weightlifting team.
  • By Dylan Campbell
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Elizabeth Lawson

The Sarasota High junior weightlifter punched her ticket to the state championships with a fifth place performance at regionals Feb. 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Construction of a mixed-use development is expected to soon begin on the site of a former Checkers on Ringling Boulevard in Sarasota.
    By
  • Louis Llovio
  • February 12, 2025
Apartments, pizza restaurant coming to former Sarasota Checkers site

The owners of the property on Ringling Boulevard are building a mixed-use development that will include a Tony Harper’s Pizza and Clam Shack.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Florida Studio Theatre Arts Plaza will be built next door to the current building on First Street.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • February 12, 2025
Challenge match reached to name Florida Studio Theatre expansion

Still undergoing staff review, Florida Studio Theatre reaches capital campaign goal to name its multi-use expansion McGillicuddy Arts Plaza.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 12, 2025
Boy hides in a dryer to avoid bedtime

A juvenile calls 911 from the confines of a dryer drum where he tried to avoid bedtime and a frustrated father. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Sarasota High senior Oliver Boyle drives to the basket during the Sailors 66-28 home win over the Imagine School at North Port in the district semifinal Feb. 5.
    By
  • Dylan Campbell
  • February 12, 2025
Sarasota basketball teams compete for district titles

Recapping how Sarasota's teams fared in their respective district tournaments.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
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All games in the 2027 Sarasota College Softball Classic will be played on the championship field (lower left) at the new 17th Street Park Regional Sports Complex.
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In new year, Sarasota parents may have 3 days to excuse absence
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