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Attorney Bill Merrill addresses the Sarasota Planning Board with developer SS Sasquatch principal Paxton Kinol during a hearing about Sarasota Station.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Station plan remains on track to move forward

Although nearly derailed by City Commission concerns, the profit center portion of the affordable housing project wins two key approvals.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Felicia Donson and her dog, Jasper, sit surrounded by donated books.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 8, 2025
In honor of her mom, daughter founds nonprofit to gift books to kids

The recently-founded Mom's Book Nook aims to provide books for children through various community organizations.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Riverview football players said their spirits are higher this season, with no more rumors of players transferring, unlike 2024.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 8, 2025
Sarasota Riverview football embraces a new start

The Rams are feeling renewed after a season filled with turnover.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
There’s no need for search
    By
  • Matt Walsh
  • May 8, 2025
There’s no need for search

The idea of enduring the City Commission's search for a city manager could make you cringe. So why do it when the best and right candidate is already here?

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Crews remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Experts set to talk hurricane preparedness with Sarasota

Local, state and federal speakers are planned for Thursday night Community Conversation.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Alex Bates placed first at the Class 4A Region-3 meet with a pole vault of 4.20 meters on May 3.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Alex Bates

The Riverview junior won his region in pole vaulting.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Sarasota baseball coach Greg Mulhollen and the Sailors faced an uphill battle in regionals with the new best-of-three format.
    By
  • Vinnie Portell
  • May 7, 2025
Rich get richer with new high school baseball playoff format

Underdog stories in prep baseball may become a thing of the past.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Gov. Ron DeSantis made a quick stop at Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar in Sarasota on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024, to survey damage from Tropical Storm Debby.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota commissioners OK a range of dredging plans, spending

Officials urge the public to speak up to help expedite work in Phillippi Creek.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Unnamed subject caught hitting golf balls into a vacant house
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 7, 2025
Unnamed subject caught hitting golf balls into a vacant house

Two males were hitting golf balls from a back yard into a canal and through glass into a home; one of them evading police. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
Erik Arroyo will be reimbursed by the city just more than $10,000 in legal expenses stemming from a 2024 ethics complaint.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 7, 2025
Former commissioner wins legal fees reimbursement from city

Former Sarasota City Commissioner Erik Arroyo requested remittance of $10,285 for his defense against a 2024 ethics complaint.

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City Commissioner Kyle Battie says he is confused and disgruntled over the process to hire a new city manager.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 7, 2025
Sarasota city manager search firm resigns, process back to 'square one'

Colin Baenziger and Associates has informed the city that it will no longer be leading the search to replace Marlon Brown, who retired on October 2024.

  • Sarasota
  • News
David Baber presents an award to Dorothy Korwek.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 7, 2025
Heritage Awards honor history preservation efforts in the community

The awards honor outstanding efforts towards preservation and understanding of Sarasota's history.

  • Sarasota
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Sarasota friends Veronica Muñoz, Maria Veronica Guillen Vasquez and Benito Enriquez, who are from Mexico, and Maria Stephens, who is from Venezuela, dressed up to represent their home countries. "I love Mexicans and I think they're my brothers and my sisters," Stephens said.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • May 6, 2025
El Melvin hosts Cinco de Mayo Block Party

The event still featured an elevated VIP deck, outdoor vendors, costume performers and live music by the Bri Rivera Band.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS agencies have are gold-tier honorees from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 6, 2025
Sarasota County emergency agencies earn statewide recognition

Sarasota County Fire Department and EMS earn top-tier status from the Florida Prehospital Pediatric Readiness Recognition Program.

  • Sarasota
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A rendering by SB Architects of 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, which will include 117 condominiums in the west tower (right) and a Hyatt Centric Harborside hotel in the east.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • May 6, 2025
Hyatt redevelopment adjustment upheld

The Sarasota City Commission affirmed its confirmation of the Planning Board approval of a driveway relocation for the Hyatt Regency redevelopment, paving the way for site plan consideration.

  • Sarasota
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