Sarasota

Harry Sayer
June 26, 2022

Butterflies soar at Children's Garden

The morning family event had children learning about monarch butterflies.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Spencer Fordin
June 24, 2022

Asolo Repertory Theatre opens expanded rehearsal space

For years, Asolo Rep has longed to spread its wings and build a bigger rehearsal space. Finally, that day has arrived.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
June 23, 2022

Sarasota weather page photo: June 23

Richard Bottorff captured this photo of a great horned owlet looking down from a tree the Saddlebag Creek neighborhood in Myakka City.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
June 23, 2022

Harbor Acres home sold for $5.3 million

A Harbor Acres home tops the week's sales at 5.3 million.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Andrew Warfield
June 23, 2022

Overhauling in overdrive: Lisa Krouse describes the past year of revamping the EDC

As the third top execitive of the Economic Development Corp. of Sarasota County in recent years, Lisa Krouse looks back in the organization's progress over the 11 months.

Sarasota
News

Harry Sayer
June 23, 2022

Sarasota artist with cancer makes paper flower garden

Sandy Payson has embraced life while battler cancer by crafting flowers with scissors and her own imagination.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ryan Kohn
June 23, 2022

Former Sarasota High baseball star was a key piece of Florida State's bullpen in 2022

Conner Whittaker held a 2.48 ERA over 36.1 innings as a freshman at FSU. He thanks his high school coaches for making his transition to college ball a smooth one.

Sarasota
Sports

Ryan Kohn
June 22, 2022

3 things Sarasota sports fans need to know this week

Notes on some college athletes you should drive to see, a big-time high schooler making a big-time move and a baseball alum finding success in an unlikely place.

Sarasota
Sports

Andrew Warfield
June 22, 2022

Gulfstream Avenue roundabout finally taking shape

With grading well underway, the roundabout at U.S. 41 and Gulfstream Avenue is finally looking like a traffic circle.

Sarasota
News

Harry Sayer
June 22, 2022

Local students awarded at Dolphin Aviation scholarship ceremony

The ceremony was held June 20.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ryan Kohn
June 22, 2022

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Joey Leto

The BMX pro and Lindenwood University rising senior is returning home to teach youth camps at Sarasota BMX this summer.

Sarasota
Sports

Emily Walsh
June 22, 2022

Where’s the party?

Sarasota is known for its robust social scene full of fundraisers and events. But with its lack of large-capacity venues, area organizations fret about where to host their events in the future.