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Protesters rallied against racial injustice and police violence during a march from Dr. Martin Luther King Way to University Parkway on Saturday, June 6.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Protests spark dialog on police policy, reform

Amid national unrest, law enforcement agencies, activists, residents and elected officials are engaging in conversation about policing in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The project will require the monitoring of the coastal environment surrounding Big Pass, which has never been dredged before.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Lido Beach renourishment begins next month

City officials say the dredging of Big Pass will help protect the natural and built environment on Lido Key.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Kolter Group hopes to finish construction on the Bayso project by early 2023.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
Developer plots another high-rise on Quay site

City staff has offered preliminary feedback on plans for an 18-story building near U.S. 41 and Fruitville Road.

  • Sarasota
  • News
A mural on Second Street in downtown Sarasota served as inspiration for a public art initiative that could receive economic development funding.
    By
  • David Conway
  • June 18, 2020
City debates use of economic development funds

After setting aside more than $2.3 million for small business grants, city officials are considering expanding their criteria for spending the money.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 18, 2020
Cops Corner: Sarasota 6.18.20

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
  • By Gerry Siegel, Lead Leasing Advisor, Arietta Living
  • June 18, 2020
A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

A Socially Distanced Social Life…Arietta Makes It Possible

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Sponsored Content
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • June 17, 2020
Good plan for schools

Gov. DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran’s school reopening plan is a model. It delegates to the local level.

  • Longboat Key
  • Opinion
Rob and Luke Rominiecki often play music together.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 17, 2020
Families reminisce for Fathers Day

Sarasota dads and children talk about their favorite memories together.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The first day back to school, which is normally filled with hugs, could look drastically different in August.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 16, 2020
School board takes closer look at first day options

Following state directives, district leaders have reworked the back to school plan.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 16, 2020
State plan for reopening schools

DeSantis and Corcoran released a 143-page document.

  • Sarasota
  • News
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 13, 2020
Nik Wallenda brings thrills to Benderson Park with stunt show

The daredevil rally had its first show on June 12.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • June 13, 2020
PRIDE car parade rolls through downtown

About two dozen decorated cars paraded down Main Street on Saturday.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • June 12, 2020
SMA instructor named to national honor

ROTC instructor and cadet commandant is a retired Army lieutenant colonel.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The property at 7712 was built in 1999, it has three bedrooms, three baths, a pool and 6,480 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • June 11, 2020
Siesta Key property sells for $10.5 million

Residential real estate transactions for June 1-5.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
The first day back to school may look different as the district considers two plans that would implement social distancing and other safety protocols. File photo
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • June 11, 2020
Sarasota County school leaders consider back to school options

School district lays out two distinct paths for the new school year, but emphasize nothing will be settled for weeks.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
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