Sarasota

By Barbara May and Fred Sassen | Michael Saunders & Company
January 23, 2024

For Sale: 1233 Hillview Dr, Sarasota

This waterfront masterpiece is just south of downtown’s dining, shopping and cultural arts, walkable to Southside Village’s restaurants and shops, and a short drive to pristine beaches.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Electric vehicle chargers are often out of commission

A reader would like to charge his electric vehicle but has found that to be challenging in the area.

Sarasota
Opinion

Andrew Warfield
January 23, 2024

Plans for 181 affordable residences seek city approval

The four projects that went before the Sarasota Development Review Committee would add a total of 197 residences to the city's housing stock.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
January 22, 2024

Resident considers legal action over Battie's racism accusations

Sarasota Commissioner Kyle Battie held up an alleged Facebook post as basis for allegations against a private citizen, whose attorney says litigation against Battie will be pursued.

Sarasota
News

Petra Rivera
January 22, 2024

St. Armands Food Truck fest brings cuisine from around the country

The weekend-long festival drew a restaurant-turned-food truck featured on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives."

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
January 22, 2024

Sarasota welcomes Embracing Our Differences art exhibit

There were more than 16,000 submissions this year. Judges' selections are on display through April 14 at Bayfront Park.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
January 21, 2024

Garden Club, Oak Park School plant 'tourist tree' on Florida Arbor Day

Students from the school, which serves children with disabilities, helped carry out the project.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
January 21, 2024

One dead after Friday shooting at Beneva shopping center

One victim was pronounced dead at Sarasota Memorial Hospital after a midday shooting at Sarasota Commons Shopping Center.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
January 20, 2024

In defining bars and clubs, city asks: Do restaurants need kitchens?

The city of Sarasota's proposed zoning definitions of downtown restaurants, bars and nightclubs would impact those establishments' operations, hours and outdoor seating.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
January 19, 2024

SPD concludes criminal investigation of Ziegler, turns case over to state

The investigation found that an October sexual encounter appears to have been consensual. Evidence of video voyeurism in nonconsensual recording was turned over to the State Attorney's Office.