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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Andrew Warfield
April 30, 2025

Busy agenda kicks off active month for Sarasota City Commission

May is promising to be hectic as a month of contentious issues begins with revisiting Hyatt redevelopment decision and another request to cover commissioner legal expenses.

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Elizabeth King
April 30, 2025

Sarasota Memorial Hospital unveils $75M research, education center

The Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute will provide space for medical and clinical innovation.

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Eric Garwood
April 29, 2025

Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

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Andrew Warfield
April 29, 2025

Recovery costs leave city in a fund balance crunch

Entering budget season, the city of Sarasota is down to $19.2 million in its general fund balance while still facing $17.4 million more in 2024 storm recovery.

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Lesley Dwyer
April 28, 2025

Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

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Observer Staff
April 25, 2025

Sarasota adds 50 trees to giveaway event

First-come, first-served event resumes at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Bay.

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Andrew Warfield
April 25, 2025

Sarasota County faces deficit in baseball stadium fund by 2027

Projected to spend all of its fund balance on maintenance of its two spring training stadiums, Sarasota County is working on a plan to replenish its reserves.

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