Sarasota

Observer Staff
May 9, 2024

Siesta Key trolley serves 2 millionth rider

The trolley is being rebranded as the Route 77 Siesta Islander, and arrival times can be tracked via the Breeze Rider app.

Siesta Key
News

Adam Hughes
May 9, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for April 22-26 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A Siesta Key home on Point Crisp Road tops the week's sales at $8.1 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ryan Kohn
May 9, 2024

71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

Sarasota
Sports

Jim DeLa
May 9, 2024

City of Sarasota approves demolition permit for historic house

A developer pledges that the destruction of the McAlpin House will be the last resort.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
May 9, 2024

Sarasota School Board votes to reject new Title IX rules, risks federal funding

The resolution defines biological sex as "an immutable characteristic that cannot be changed, fluid, or altered,” and pledges to support for legal opposition to Title IX changes.

Sarasota
Schools

By The Ronto Group
May 9, 2024

Life at The Owen Golden Gate Point: Between the City and the Sand

Situated in one of downtown Sarasota’s most cherished historic locations, and framed by Sarasota Bay, the gated Owen Golden Gate Point is being developed by The Ronto Group in partnership with Wheelock Street Capital.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Sarasota spring athletes get their due

With the season winding down, these athletes made the most of their individual opportunities.

Sarasota
Sports

Carter Weinhofer
May 8, 2024

Lido residents concerned about increased activity at Ted Sperling Park

Loud music, suspicious activity and personal watercraft cause disturbances, according to some residents who believe that better enforcement may be needed.

Longboat Key
News

Matt Walsh
May 8, 2024

Destined for dissolution?

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation should pull out The Bay Park Conservancy playbook. The foundation, city and county are not in alignment.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 8, 2024

Shocker: DeSantis puts politics above competence

Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed inexperienced Manatee County Commissioner James Satcher over the most qualified candidate in Florida to be Manatee County’s supervisor of elections.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
May 8, 2024

Don’t let Florida become California

Increasing the supply of affordable housing takes a few common-sense steps. But local politicians are the big obstacle. They don’t have the will or courage.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 8, 2024

Evicted couple fills the dumpster on the way out

Large furniture and other items placed in and around an apartment complex's trash left it inaccessible. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.