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By Eric Garwood
December 14, 2022

School board's final vote ends Asplen's Sarasota tenure

Board member Tom Edwards was again the sole vote in support of the superintendent. Renouf will serve in the interim role until at least Jan. 17.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 14, 2022

One Park plan meeting with opposition from Quay residents

A plan to build an 18-story condo tower spanning over Quay Commons, a primary road within The Quay, is challenged by residents claiming the developer of One Park is circumventing the public process.

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By Eric Garwood
December 13, 2022

Southwest adds three season flights for spring

Buffalo, Providence and Minneapolis flights will run in March and April.

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By Observer Staff
December 13, 2022

Man faces murder charges in death of Sarasota woman

The suspect was found unconscious at crime scene and was taken to a hospital.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 9, 2022

Airport files two legal actions against city over apartments approval

Despite pending mediation, the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport has filed preemptive challenges against the city over rezoning and approval of apartments at the former kennel club site.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 9, 2022

Sarasota region's home sales decline 24% in October

Inflation and interest rates are putting downtown market pressure on home sales in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area.

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By Observer staff
December 9, 2022

Sarasota County libraries closed Friday

Facilities will reopen countywide on Saturday following a staff development day.

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By Ian Swaby
December 9, 2022

Benderson Park undergoes more than $3 million in hurricane repairs

Work at the Sarasota County park is expected to be complete by April 1 in time for the competitive season.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 8, 2022

Bobby Jones Golf Course opening now set for mid- to late 2023

A two-month permitting delay pushed work into the rainy season, forcing an eight-month delay in opening the restored Bobby Jones Golf Course.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 8, 2022

Roundabout at 41 and Gulfstream expected to open Dec. 17

Although the entire project won't be completed until next spring, the long road to replacing the intersection at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue with a roundabout is expected to end next weekend.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 8, 2022

City receives MPO blueprint for decades of transportation projects

Sarasota city commissioners approve the Sarasota/Manatee MPO 2045 long-range priority list of transportation improvement projects. Most have a construction start date of 2030 and beyond.

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By Eric Garwood
December 6, 2022

Sarasota School Board sets meeting to vote on terms of Asplen's departure

Superintendent Brennan Asplen would be paid a total of about $170,000, along with moving expenses, upon departure.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 4, 2022

Fair market rents in Sarasota region up nearly 35% over 2019

Although home prices are stabilizing, fair market rents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area are up by 34.5% over 2019 as market pressures continue in the wake of the pandemic.

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By Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2022

City ends storm vegetative storm debris pickup

Regular waste collection and rules have been reinstated following the end of Hurricane Ian's operations.

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By Eric Garwood
December 2, 2022

School district cancels Friday meeting to consider Asplen's resignation

A Sarasota Schools spokesperson says that negotiations for the superintendent's departure continue.

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