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Vern Buchanan has announced his retirement following 20 years in Congress.
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  • January 27, 2026
Longtime local legislator announces retirement from Congress

Vern Buchanan, who represents Florida's 16th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, has announced his retirement following 20 years in Washington.

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Only commercial properties will be assessed if House Bill 4091 passes.
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If passed, House Bill 4091 will make the University Town Center area a special district that can pay for infrastructure using bonds.

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Saigon Night Market brings a taste of Asia to Sarasota

Held at J.D. Hamel Park, the festival drew a large turnout with a Pan-Asian selection of street foods.

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Sarasota City Engineer Sage Kamiya (left) and Public Works Director Nikesh Patel presented the federal offshore oil and gas leasing opposition resolution to the City Commission.
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The Sarasota City Commission unanimously approved a resolution against a new federal offshore oil and gas leasing program.

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The new policy specifies a three-day window for Sarasota County parents to send in an attendance note following an excused absence, while outlining clearly what counts as an excused absence.

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Ringling College names new president
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Davis Schneiderman will be the globally known arts college's seventh president in 95 years.

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About $12,000 in small bills was seized as part of the investigation.
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$12,000 in small bills and more than 400 grams of drugs were seized, police say.

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Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is at 6320 S. Tamiami Trail in Sarasota.
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New sandwich shop opens in south Sarasota

Capriotti’s, known for its submarine sandwiches, is located on South Tamiami Trail and Stickney Point Road.

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The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will open this spring at 1701 N. Washington Blvd. in Sarasota.
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Hob Nob to reopen in Sarasota with new owner

The Original Hob Nob Drive-In will be operated with support from The Breakfast Company founders.

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Brent Jephson and Chef Instructor Benjamin Burnside celebrate a job well done.
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Academy at Glengary offers a bridge for those recovering from mental illnesses

Members of the Sarasota nonprofit gain experience with career skills through options that include cooking meals, designing content and practicing phone reception skills.

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The McCullough Pavilion building is set against the backdrop of the former Sarasota County Administration Center, which will be redeveloped by Benderson Development.
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  • January 22, 2026
County approves sale of downtown historic building to architecture-history group

The Sarasota County Commission OK's moving forward with selling McCullough Pavilion to Architecture Sarasota.

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Josh Harris shows off his handle before practice at Riverview High School. The senior guard leads all of FHSAA Class 7A in scoring, as of Jan. 18, with 24.2 points per game.
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Senior guard leaves his mark on Riverview boys basketball

Nearing the end of his high school career, Josh Harris ranks among the best scorers in the state.

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The home at 4311 Bay Shore Road was built in 1925 and has three bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a pool and 4,177 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 1925 and has one bedroom, one-and-a-half baths and 856 square feet of living area. They sold for $3.27 million in 2019.
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Top residential real estate sales for Jan. 5-9 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Bay Shore Road tops the week’s sales at $5 million.

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Alaina Loyal and Gia Sammelman demonstrate concepts including push, pull, kinetic energy, friction.
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  • January 22, 2026
STEAM education and circus arts combine with Marvelous, Miraculous Circus Machine

The show, held for local students by the Circus Arts Conservatory, centered on using the circus to represent STEAM concepts.

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911 caller turns out to be all wet
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  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2026
911 caller turns out to be all wet

Denied late night access to a bar, a man weaves an unlikely tale about the bouncer and smells noticeably foul of waste. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

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