Sarasota

Observer Staff
July 10, 2025

Water quality warning issued for North Lido Beach

Conditons at North Lido Beach in Sarasota are unsafe for swimming, according to the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
July 10, 2025

Preliminary Sarasota County budget shows 4% spending increase

Sarasota County's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget includes requests for 152 new full-time positions.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
July 10, 2025

City manager search firm list narrowed to three

The Sarasota City Commission instructs staff to pursue further communications with three executive recruiting firms in its search for a new city manager.

Sarasota
News

Adam Hughes
July 10, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for June 23-27 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A home on Siesta Key on Shell Road tops the week’s sales at $4.4 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Vinnie Portell
July 10, 2025

Sarasota American 10U All-Stars head to state tournament

Experience, trust and fun have fueled clutch wins for Sarasota Little Leaguers.

Sarasota
Sports

Eric Garwood
July 10, 2025

Lido Beach set for new round of renourishment, dune work

New Pass sand will propel project, expected to begin late in 2025.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
July 9, 2025

Mira Mar restoration project wins rezoning approval

The historic Mira Mar property along South Palm Avenue will be restored with the addition of twin condominium towers in a multi-use redevelopment.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
July 9, 2025

WBTT to conclude summer camp with 'Alice in Boogie Wonderland'

The performance combines "Alice in Wonderland" with music including pop, disco and R&B.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 9, 2025

Woman reports frequent visitor outside her bedroom window

On multiple occasions a man is spotted outside a woman's apartment engaging in a lewd act with an audience of dolls. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Dana Kampa
July 9, 2025

Mote's final public days bring forward warm memories

City Island's Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium officially held its final day of being open to the public on July 6 as it prepares for its move to the new Mote Science Education Aquarium facility.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
July 9, 2025

Sarasota County hires new Stormwater Department director

Former Sarasota County employee Ben Quartermaine has been selected to head the county's new Stormwater Department.

Sarasota
News

Vinnie Portell
July 9, 2025

Chauncey Kennon lives out a dream with commitment to Florida State

The Booker High senior has wanted to play for FSU since he was little.

Sarasota
Sports

By Jeffrey Brandes, Adrian Moore, Edward Pinto
July 9, 2025

Housing plan falls short

The affordability crisis is not a market failure. Sarasota needs to remove barriers. Other cities have done so and are seeing meaningful results.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
July 8, 2025

Sarasota County parks department wins national recognition

Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has earned a conservation award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials.

Sarasota
News

Dana Kampa
July 8, 2025

High-end espresso and wine shop coming to St. Armands Circle

The owners aim to bring a little something special to the area, providing provisions for the perfect beach picnic and a go-to spot for high-quality beverages.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

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