Sarasota

Ryan Kohn
May 20, 2024

Brian Battie suffers setback in recovery, according to Auburn coach

In a May 20 message on social platform X, Hugh Freeze said Battie is still on a ventilator following a May 18 shooting in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Sports

Ian Swaby
May 20, 2024

Ride of Silence honors cyclist victims of roadway accidents

The 22nd annual ride, a 7-mile loop through downtown Sarasota, was held in honor of cyclists injured and killed on public roads.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
May 20, 2024

Sarasota County breaks ground on development services building

The county's campus in the Fruitville Commons area continues its growth with the start of One Stop Shop for development services.

Sarasota
News

Jim DeLa
May 20, 2024

Deputies search for swimmer missing off Turtle Beach

Two other swimmers were rescued by good Samaritans. Strong rip currents were reported in the area.

Siesta Key
News

Observer Staff
May 20, 2024

Sarasota Sheriff's Office warns of phone scam uptick

Callers tell victims to pay up to avoid arrest for skipping jury duty.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
May 19, 2024

Booker High grads share advice as they prepare for their next steps

Commencement speaker Annabelle Truong had an optimistic appraisal of the moment to share during the graduation ceremony for Booker High School on May 18.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
May 19, 2024

Sarasota High School grads look forward to forging a new path

Sarasota High School students took to the Cleland Stadium on May 18, but it wasn't for a game. It was for the last moments of an era.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
May 19, 2024

Riverview High students graduate with big dreams ahead

Students at Riverview High School left graduation on May 18 at Robarts Arena with a long journey ahead but with big shoulders to stand on.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
May 19, 2024

Stolen school bus recovered in Sarasota

State troopers arrest man in Sarasota who allegedly stole a Hillsborough County bus.

Sarasota
News

Ryan Kohn
May 19, 2024

Sarasota football star Brian Battie injured, brother killed in shooting

The brothers were shot at Tallywood Centre Plaza in the early hours of May 18. Their connections to the Sarasota community run deep.

Sarasota
Sports

Observer Staff
May 17, 2024

Natural gas leak reported in Gulfstream Avenue condo complex

Closed lanes of U.S. 41 were reopened Friday evening.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
May 17, 2024

Controversial condo tower receives partial DRC sign-off

The luxurious Obsidian still faces administrative decisions on street-level adjustments while the Lofts on Lemon II public housing project faces scrutiny.