Sarasota

Andrew Warfield
March 7, 2024

Suburban affordable housing incentives net first-round approval

The city ordinance would encourage affordable housing in mixed-use developments along commercial corridors and in commercial centers.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 7, 2024

Stacy Lahdenpera named School-Related Employee of the Year

The Riverview High admin assistant will enjoy a free two-year lease on a 2024 Ford Bronco.

Sarasota
Schools

Matt Walsh
March 7, 2024

New College plan makes no sense for taxpayers

New College of Florida’s new president, Richard Corcoran, and the DeSantis board appointees have an ambitious plan. But when you analyze the economics, you can’t justify the $400 million-plus cost to taxpayers.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Sarasota Art Museum
March 7, 2024

Two New Exhibitions Come To Sarasota Art Museum

To learn more about and see these two new exhibitions, visit Sarasota Art Museum, located at the old Sarasota High School.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Orioles spring training once again a treat for fans

This is Sarasota baseball fans' chance to see a World Series contender in action.

Sarasota
Sports

James Peter
March 6, 2024

For-profit charter school approved amid public opposition in Sarasota

Sarasota Classical Preparatory Academy’s application says it will contract with Charter Schools USA, a for-profit education management company.

Sarasota
Schools

Andrew Warfield
March 6, 2024

Prosecutors decline video voyeurism charge against Christian Ziegler

Christian Ziegler was previously cleared of sexual assault allegations. The State Attorney's Office also dismisses charge that the encounter was recorded without accuser's knowledge.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
March 6, 2024

Woman arrested after assault by spray bottle

A domestic dispute call ended with a woman being arrested for throwing a spray bottle at her boyfriend. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.