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Constitutional open carry ruling brings confusion, extra security
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 23, 2025
Constitutional open carry ruling brings confusion, extra security

The presence of officers armed with long guns in Sarasota City Hall meetings is just one of the changes of the overturned Florida ban on open carry of guns.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The first property at 1714 Irving St. was built in 2012 and has four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a pool and 3,718 square feet of living area. The second property was built in 2012 and has one bedroom, one bath and 797 square feet of living area.
    By
  • Adam Hughes
  • October 23, 2025
Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 6-10 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis

A two-property sale on Irving Street tops the week's sales at $3.8 million.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Elijah Golden poses for a photo on Oct. 17 at Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School. After seasons with King George (VA) and IMG Academy, he's found a home with Cardinal Mooney, and has helped the squad to the state's No. 1 overall ranking.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 23, 2025
4-star recruit buoys a power defense for Cardinal Mooney football

Senior defensive end Elijah Golden is bound for Notre Dame in the spring following his second season with the Cougars.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 23, 2025
Laurel Park resident places in national Halloween contest

MJ Price competed in the Face of Halloween contest, which involves fans of the holiday from across North America.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
There were pumpkins aplenty at the festival.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 23, 2025
Get ready to trick or treat on the Circle

St. Armands Circle will soon be making a haunting transformation into a family-friendly Halloween venue.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The campus of the Hermitage Artist Retreat on Oct. 10, 2024, the day after Hurricane Milton made landfall.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 23, 2025
Arts organization declines county's damage restoration ultimatum

Hermitage Artist Retreat opts to have Sarasota County repair the campus it leases rather than take a lump sum to make repairs and assume liability.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Jim Stanard
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 23, 2025
Bird Key resident finds post-retirement success as folk musician

Trading in numbers for notes, Sarasota's Jim Stanard released his album "Magical" in January of this year.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By World Class Dentistry
  • October 23, 2025
World Class Dentistry: Four Decades of Innovation. One Family. One Mission.

In a world of corporate dentistry, World Class Dentistry stands apart as a family-owned, patient-focused practice guided by decades of excellence. Discover how one Sarasota family is redefining what it means to care for a smile.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
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Flooding in Pinecraft during 2024's Hurricane Debby prompted an emergency response.
    By
  • Eric Garwood
  • October 22, 2025
Phillippi Creek dredging will begin soon to alleviate flood threats

With permits and contracts finalized, work smoothing the flow of drainage is soon to start.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Paige Hernandez leads students.
    By
  • Ian Swaby
  • October 22, 2025
Tuttle Elementary gets moving with hip-hop educational theater

Performing artists and educator Paige Hernandez, the current artist in residence with Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation, visited the school.

  • Sarasota
  • Schools
Recently completed at The Bay is the pedestrian promenade along North Tamiami Trail.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • October 22, 2025
The Bay moves ahead with Phase 3 of park developments

The Bay Park Conservancy has secured a funding plan with the Sarasota City Commission and County Commission to proceed with design and construction on the third phase.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Despite choppy conditions, the Sarasota Ski-A-Rees finished last Sunday's show with a grand finale three-tier pyramid.
    By
  • Dana Kampa
  • October 22, 2025
Catch the Ski-A-Rees before winter break

The family tradition continues with third-generation performers.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Solid dosage medications, (prescription and over the counter) such as tablets and capsules, are accepted. Liquids and needles will not qualify.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2025
Medication drop-off set Saturday at Sarasota Sheriff's Office, Police Department

The events are aimed at raising awareness of properly disposing of unwanted medications.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Junior Max Taken and sophomore Carter Atwood of Berkeley Prep are on the tail of senior Tyren Wortham of Booker High School.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • October 22, 2025
More than just talent has produced winning Booker football

The Tornadoes have hit their stride at 7-1 entering Week 10 by embodying "mutuality."

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
Woman wants HOA to leave her bamboo alone
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2025
Woman wants HOA to leave her bamboo alone

Calling them emotional support plants a woman says her HOA is damaging bamboo. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
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