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Andrew Warfield
October 27, 2023

City's 'one-stop shop' for developments takes step closer to completion

The new building brings the city of Sarasota's public works, engineering and code enforcement under one roof.

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Lesley Dwyer
October 26, 2023

Trader Joe's opens at University Town Center

The popular grocery store chain held a grand opening Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at University Town Center.

East County
Business

Andrew Warfield
October 26, 2023

Proposed charter boat permit program doesn't leave the dock

A bid to regulate commercial operations in Sarasota County parks stalled as commissioners seek a compromise.

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Andrew Warfield
October 26, 2023

New 210-room, 85-foot-tall hotel proposed for Siesta Key

Benderson Development seeks an amendment to the comprehensive plan to greenlight high-intensity hotels on the island.

Siesta Key
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Andrew Warfield
October 25, 2023

SRQ-to-downtown shuttle service to begin before year's end

Sarasota County sets the fares for a new trolley route that will serve the airport and five stops downtown.

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Andrew Warfield
October 25, 2023

The Bay celebrates its first anniversary

With planning for future phases underway, the Bay Park Conservancy throws a birthday party for Sarasota's signature park.

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Carter Weinhofer
October 25, 2023

Sarasota County emergency dispatch handles callers' worst days every day

For 911 dispatchers, the shifts are long, calls are tough, and the pressure’s on.

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Observer Staff
October 24, 2023

Discard expired, unwanted medications Oct. 28 at Sarasota Police HQ

Unused and unwanted solid forms of prescriptions are encouraged to be dropped off at the Sarasota Police Department headquarters for National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

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Mark Gordon
October 24, 2023

Outdoor retailer REI sets mid-November opening at UTC

The Seattle-based outdoor gear and clothing brand's other store on the west coast of Florida is in Tampa.

East County
Business

Andrew Warfield
October 23, 2023

Judge rules against One Park plan

Hunter Carroll rules air rights above Quay Commons must be conveyed to the The Quay master association per the general development plan.

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Andrew Warfield
October 24, 2023

Neighborhood rift means no grant for Gillespie Park

The requested replacement of three Little Free Libraries is the casualty of an ongoing battle for neighborhood association supremacy.

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Observer Staff
October 21, 2023

Free legal advice will be offered at Selby Library

The Young Lawyers Division of the Sarasota Bar Association will provide education on a variety of legal topics.

Sarasota
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Observer Staff
October 20, 2023

Drunk driver sentenced to 40 years after crash that killed 4 people

The 2021 crash killed four men near a truck that was stopped on the shoulder due to a flat tire.

Sarasota
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Jim Stinson
October 20, 2023

Sarasota-area food bank chooses prominent community leader as new CEO

All Faiths Food Bank CEO's appointment comes after a national search.

Sarasota
Business

Mark Gordon
October 20, 2023

Trader Joe's opens Oct. 26 in The Shoppes at UTC

California-based grocer Trader Joe’s is known for its signature food items and loyal following.

East County
Business

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