Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
February 20, 2025

Sarasota begins drafting the next two-year strategic plan

Meticulous wordsmithing of the mission and vision statements sets the tone for the list of project goals for city's 2026 blueprint.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
February 20, 2025

Top residential real estate sales for Feb. 3-7 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A McClellan Park home on South Osprey Avenue tops the week’s sales at $2.95 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Andrew Warfield
February 20, 2025

SPAC pact still faces City Commission uncertainty

A rising price tag on pared-down project, the county's fiscal disinterest and bay view easements make commissioners uneasy over committing to next design phase of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

Sarasota
News

Matt Walsh
February 20, 2025

Are we doubters or doers?

The naysaying is bubbling up over the cost of a new performing arts center. But as we’ve said before, this is not a decision for today; it’s for the next 50 years.

Sarasota
Opinion

By JL Bainbridge
February 20, 2025

JL Bainbridge: We believe in being Stewards of Family Prosperity

"We’ve spent over 40 years building a Sarasota-based family wealth management firm that truly loves helping clients take control of their financial well-being before and throughout retirement,” says JL Bainbridge president John Leeming.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Are You Truly Ready for Your Remodeling Project?

“We’re here to help our clients navigate the often overwhelming maze of design and renovation decisions,” says Alan Gravley. “There are more misconceptions out there than you might think.”

Sarasota
Neighbors

Rooted in History: Ringling Museum and New College

Shifting the Ringling Museum under New College is ‘not just logical; it ensures the museum’s legacy remains deeply intertwined with Sarasota’s cultural and educational future.

Sarasota
Opinion

Ian Swaby
February 19, 2025

Fire department open house showcases special operations division

The Sarasota County Fire Department held an open house for Station 8 at 840 Apex Road, part of a series of events held one Saturday of each month.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
February 19, 2025

Sarasota County names new human resources chief

Mike McNichols will join the county in advance of the April retirement of Chris Louria.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
February 19, 2025

Restaurant worker dispatch for possible battery

Investigation comes up empty in the case of a woman with a black eye, her confiscated phone and a first date that involved a luxury hotel room. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Andrew Warfield
February 19, 2025

Fruitville Road project wins adjustment for Fourth Street driveway

With no site plan submitted, the developer of nearly 2 acres between Fruitville Road and Fourth Street at North Tamiami Trail gets critical access approval.