Sarasota

Matt Walsh
April 30, 2025

Tyranny of Trump's tariffs

Who is ripping off whom in international trade. How can Donald Trump know more about tariffs than 250 years of economic evidence? Tariffs punish everyone.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Randall G. Holcombe
April 30, 2025

In truth, our trade deficits benefit Americans

While the Trump administration’s economic policies are aimed at least partly toward eliminating the nation’s balance of payments deficits, Americans should understand that they benefit from those deficits.

Sarasota
Opinion

Matt Walsh
April 30, 2025

Noted economists past and present on tariffs and free trade

In any discussion to understand free trade, protectionism and tariffs, there is no debate among credible economists: Free trade: good; protectionism and tariffs: bad.

Sarasota
Opinion

Eric Garwood
April 29, 2025

Sarasota Police officer leaps aboard speeding runaway boat

The operator of a 26-foot vessel fell overboard, prompting multi-agency response.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
April 29, 2025

Families celebrate Earth Day outdoors at The Bay

The event brought together various community organizations, and was hosted alongside a city tree giveaway.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
April 29, 2025

Recovery costs leave city in a fund balance crunch

Entering budget season, the city of Sarasota is down to $19.2 million in its general fund balance while still facing $17.4 million more in 2024 storm recovery.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
April 28, 2025

Car enthusiasts gather for Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Show

The annual show, which drew about 400 cars, is held by the Sarasota Firefighters Benevolent Fund.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
April 28, 2025

Education Foundation Ringling Bridge Run returns for second year

The run over the John Ringling Causeway supported student and teacher programming in Sarasota.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Lesley Dwyer
April 28, 2025

Florence & the Spice Boys opens at UTC

This is the second location for the Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant that started as a food truck.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Mirabai Holland
April 28, 2025

Weight-loss drugs still require lifestyle changes

If you have to use the semaglutide medicines for weight loss, you still need exercise and a balanced diet.

Longboat Key
Opinion

Ian Swaby
April 27, 2025

City of Sarasota celebrates Take Your Child to Work Day

The city's Bring Your Kids to Work Day offered a glimpse into the workings of the local government and its police department.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
April 25, 2025

Sarasota adds 50 trees to giveaway event

First-come, first-served event resumes at 11 a.m. Saturday at The Bay.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
April 25, 2025

Sarasota County faces deficit in baseball stadium fund by 2027

Projected to spend all of its fund balance on maintenance of its two spring training stadiums, Sarasota County is working on a plan to replenish its reserves.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
April 24, 2025

Sarasota County Beach cleanup days set for six sites in May

Three beaches in south Sarasota and three in north Sarasota form the basis for the fifth annual Beach Blast Trifecta.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Andrew Warfield
April 24, 2025

Projects along I-75 will reconfigure interchanges to ease congestion

FDOT has big plans for Interstate 75 through Sarasota County to alleviate interchange bottlenecks. All it takes is time and money.

Sarasota
News

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