Sarasota

Matt Walsh
May 29, 2025

Two stormwater storms

County commissioners are facing two storms that could blow them away: how to pay for and prevent another 2024 and dumping stormwater on the city.

Sarasota
Opinion

Observer Staff
May 29, 2025

Homeowners can apply for Resilient SRQ hurricane recovery funds

Federal dollars aimed to help address continuing recovery needs from 2022 and 2024 storms.

Sarasota
News

Matt Walsh
May 29, 2025

Speaker Perez has it right

While President Donald Trump and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson gloat over the passage of their “big beautiful bill,” Florida Speaker Danny Perez is preparing for his own budget battle next month.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Tidewell Foundation
May 29, 2025

Empath LIFE: Empowering Seniors to Live Safely at Home

Empath LIFE empowers adults aged 55+ to continue living at home while receiving extra care during the day.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Sponsored Content

By REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM)
May 29, 2025

The Advocacy Down Payment: How Your REALTORS® Are Investing in Our Region’s Future.

The REALTOR® Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) plays a critical role in shaping policy and protecting the foundations of homeownership and quality of life in the community.

East County
Neighbors

Sponsored Content

By Catherine Avery, Founder
May 29, 2025

From Wall Street to Longboat Key: How CAIM Built a Top-Tier Investment Firm with a Personal Touch

Catherine Avery, owner of Catherine Avery Investment Management (CAIM), began her investment journey as an 18 year old New York University finance student while working at Oppenheimer Funds.

Longboat Key
Neighbors

Sponsored Content

Vinnie Portell
May 28, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Luke Chappell

Riverview rising senior didn't allow any sacks or pressures in spring game win.

Sarasota
Sports

Observer Staff
May 28, 2025

Impaired man not sure how he got to downtown Sarasota

Found face-down on an outdoor table after purging the night's misadventures, a man told officers he thought he was on Siesta Key. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Vinnie Portell
May 28, 2025

Sarasota High athletics are on the rise

The Sailors had a historic athletic year, and better results could be on the horizon.

Sarasota
Sports

Eric Garwood
May 28, 2025

Sarasota County lifeguard received Medal of Valor for 2024 rescue

Mariano Martinez was also named the state's Lifeguard of the Year.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Matt Walsh
May 28, 2025

Arts can (and should) stand on their own

Whenever the region’s arts organizations and their leaders and representatives convene for a conference or summit, inevitably, discussions get around to lamenting the state of taxpayer funding for the arts.

Sarasota
Opinion

By Latham Pools
May 27, 2025

Pool Perfection - Get out of the Stone Age with the Latham advantage

Built to last, easy to maintain, with options for your needs - Latham fiberglass pools are crafted to turn any outdoor space into the ultimate retreat.