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By Observer Staff
January 31, 2023

Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Reports of red tide began Oct. 19, 2022.

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By Andrew Warfield
January 31, 2023

FDOT resets schedule for roundabout work, lane closures

Work on U.S. 41 and on Gulfstream Avenue exiting the barrier islands will require overnight and daytime lane closures Sunday through Thursday.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 31, 2023

Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

City commissioners held an initial discussion about qualifications for a committee to study the renovation and repurposing of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 30, 2023

SPD investigates two Friday night hit-and-run fatalities

Two pedestrians were struck and killed within 20 minutes on Fruitville Road. SPD investigators do not suspect the two incidents are related.

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By Andrew Warfield
January 30, 2023

St. Armands Circle Association leader seeks seat on BID

The merchants' organization at St. Armands Circle could be on the hunt for its third executive director in two years if Rachel Burns is appointed to the Business Improvement District.

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News

By Eric Garwood
January 27, 2023

No fire found at Main Street church

Sarasota fire-rescue and police temporarily block the thoroughfare during the Friday morning investigation.

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News

By Eric Garwood
January 26, 2023

Sarasota driver killed in 17th Street crash

A collision between a sedan and a tractor-trailer took place at the intersection of Gun Club Road and 17th Street near the park.

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By Andrew Warfield
January 26, 2023

Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

With initial land-use changes in place, the city is embarking on more granular changes to open the doors for private development.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 25, 2023

It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

The Public Art Committee narrows down to three concepts to recommend to City Commission. But will birds or clouds fly?

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News

By Eric Garwood
January 24, 2023

One-of-a-kind Lido Shores home on the market at $10 million

The post-modern Sarasota school of architecture residence on Morningside Drive overlooks Pansy Bayou.

Sarasota
Real Estate

By Andrew Warfield
January 24, 2023

SPAC Foundation receives $10 million gift

A foundation operated by a Canadian businessman with a seasonal home on Longboat Key is helping fund the architectural design phase for the proposed Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

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News

By Eric Garwood
January 23, 2023

Officer bitten in scuffle leading to Sarasota man's arrest

Police say that another officer was spit on as officers worked to detain the suspect on a felony charge.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 23, 2023

One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

The City Commission gave the go-ahead for the 280-unit Progress at University apartment development. Meanwhile the legal battle over Aventon apartments next door will go on at least through the spring.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 20, 2023

'Lots' of development planned at SRQ

The Sarasota-Manatee International Airport has begun working with the city to address its parking problems and plans to develop a commercial node along University Parkway.

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News

By Andrew Warfield
January 20, 2023

Zoning approved for additional, affordable units at Bahia Vista Apartments

By the 4-1 supermajority required for a future land use change, the Sarasota City Commission paved the way for Bahia Vista Apartments. The 250-unit complex will include 35 affordable and attainable dwellings.

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Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

FDOT resets schedule for roundabout work, lane closures

Engineering, preservation expertise sought for Van Wezel repurposing

SPD investigates two Friday night hit-and-run fatalities

St. Armands Circle Association leader seeks seat on BID

No fire found at Main Street church

Sarasota driver killed in 17th Street crash

Answers to the most-asked questions on affordable housing in Sarasota

It's round 2 for Fruitville Road roundabout art proposals

One-of-a-kind Lido Shores home on the market at $10 million

SPAC Foundation receives $10 million gift

Officer bitten in scuffle leading to Sarasota man's arrest

One SRQ-adjacent apartment complex progresses while a second remains on hold

'Lots' of development planned at SRQ

Zoning approved for additional, affordable units at Bahia Vista Apartments

Top nature photos from around Sarasota, Longboat Key, East County in 2022-23

Sarasota High coach reaches 300-win mark at varsity level

Where to find the hidden nightlife in Sarasota, Longboat

Police called after disturbance over bad haircut

Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

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