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Condos and single-family homes for sale dot the map of downtown Sarasota and its adjacent neighborhoods.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 18, 2026
Sarasota, Manatee real estate market a mixed bag

Prices are up but not everywhere.

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This parking lot at Plymouth Harbor will be the site of its planned expansion.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 18, 2026
City Commission agenda includes citywide speed limit and parking fee discussion

In addition to discussions about speed limits citywide and parking fees, the Sarasota City Commission consider hiring a noise consultant and hear about possible impacts of property tax reform.

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National chain Wahlburgers is among the latest dining options to open in Concourse B at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 16, 2026
SRQ looks toward potential of guest passes beyond security

With the opening of Wahlburgers, SRQ Concourse B food and beverage upgrades are complete as SRQ looks toward opening concourse access to non-travelers.

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Chamber youth leadership program accepting applicaitons
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 15, 2026
Chamber youth leadership program accepting applicaitons

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Sarasota program class of 2027.

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Sarasota Memorial Hospital's Kolschowsky Research and Education Institute
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 14, 2026
Hospital joins clinical trial of new heart failure treatment

Sarasota Memorial Hospital is part of a global research effort on an option to traditional cardiac resynchronization therapy.

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Registered sex offender arrested on 10 new charges
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2026
Registered sex offender arrested on 10 new charges

Sarasota County Sheriff's Office arrests man released from prison in November.

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St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Pastor Ken Blyth poses for a photo in his office Tuesday, March 10, less than a week after he and a group of pastors had their pilgrimage to the Holy Land cut short as war erupted in the Middle East.
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  • S.T. Cardinal
  • March 13, 2026
Sarasota pastor home safe after war breaks out during Holy Land pilgrimage

St. Armands Lutheran Church Pastor Ken Blyth was one of 23 American clergy on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land whose trip turned into a journey to escape a war zone.

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A rendering of the new offices, storage and classroom space for Sarasota Youth Sailing on City Island.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 13, 2026
Youth sailing program closer to new facility approval

Sarasota Youth Sailing received the unanimous endorsement of the city's Planning Board of its plans for a permanent facility in Ken Thompson Park.

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Visitors to St. Armands Circle and other county attractions declined by 10,000 in January 2026 compared to 2025.
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 13, 2026
January Sarasota County tourism slips 12.7%

In January 2026, Sarasota County attracted 68,900 visitors, down 10,000 from last year.

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Allegiant surpassed 1 million passengers served at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport in 2025, setting a new mark for the airline at nearly one-fourth of the total 4.5 million among all 11 carriers.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 12, 2026
Airport cites incentives, lower costs to airlines as key to explosive growth

The cost of doing business for airlines is significantly lower at Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport than others in the region, a key contributor to its rapid growth.

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Sarasota's Downtown Neighborhood zone district, which includes Gillespie Park, was omitted from the citywide expansion of its vacation rental ordinance.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 12, 2026
Vacation rental rules expand to downtown neighborhood zone district

When the Sarasota City Commission expanded the city's vacation rental ordinance citywide, it left out the mixed-use district that includes Gillespie Park and Park East.

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The city of Sarasota paved Industrial Court with heavy-duty concrete, the former dirt road leading to the entrance of U.S. Recycling.
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  • Andrew Warfield
  • March 11, 2026
City attorney instructed to pursue action against recycling business

With no regulatory relief in sight for ongoing pollution, the Sarasota City Commission has tasked City Attorney Joe Polzak to investigate a nuisance suit against U.S. Recycling.

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The Wahlberg brothers -- Donnie, Paul and Mark.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2026
Wahlburgers opens in SRQ's B Concourse

The celebrity-connected airport eatery also includes a full bar.

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Larry Thompson and Andy Sandberg shake hands on the site of the Englewood Art Center at 350 McCall Road.
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  • Eric Garwood
  • March 11, 2026
Hermitage takes over art center from Ringling College

The Englewood property figures into artist retreat's developing plans.

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Austin Venhaus and Aaron Rutsky
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  • Ian Swaby
  • March 11, 2026
Walls go up as Sarasota's first climbing gym nears opening

Formerly known as Project 24 Climbing, Hexrock Climbing is set to open at the beginning of April.

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