Sarasota

Ian Swaby
November 23, 2024

Sarasota School Board swears in newly elected members

Liz Barker was sworn in for her first term, while Tom Edwards was sworn in for a second term.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
November 23, 2024

Shore to leave St. Armands Circle; Tommy Bahama to lease its space

Shore owners say flooding issues are prompting the brand to leave Sarasota.

Sarasota
Business

By JL Bainbridge
November 22, 2024

J.L. Bainbridge’s Growth Benchmark: A Year of Success and Future Vision

The JL Bainbridge Team will continue to monitor market trends and companies that have strong performance and consistent earnings growth, and we will strive to adhere to our long-time company investment principles.

Sarasota
Neighbors

All Faiths Food Bank distributes turkeys at Ed Smith Stadium

With the help of the Baltimore Orioles, the food bank distributed 904 turkeys on Nov. 20, and has a goal of giving out 13,500 turkeys this Thanksgiving season.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
November 22, 2024

Final debris collection pass for Sarasota residents begins Monday

More than 400,000 tons of hurricane-related debris have been collected so far within the city limit.

Sarasota
News

Jim DeLa
November 22, 2024

Sarasota High lockdown blamed on nearby construction

Sarasota High was on a brief lockdown Friday, which was apparently a false alarm.

Sarasota
Schools

Andrew Warfield
November 22, 2024

Selby Gardens embarks on Master Plan Phase 2

The capital campaign for building the second phase of Marie Selby Botanical Gardens has reached 66% of its $60.9 million goal.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
November 21, 2024

Sarasota Middle School surprises school counselor with national award

Carmen Larson was recognized as the country's counselor of the year by the American School Counselor Association.

Sarasota
Schools

Observer Staff
November 21, 2024

Most Sarasota County offices to close for Thanksgiving holiday

The holiday will also affect most county services.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
November 21, 2024

St. Armands leader asks city to revive its complete streets plan

Multiple flood events over two years leaves residents perplexed over drainage system as the "jewel of Sarasota" remains under water during its high season.