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By Observer Staff
December 4, 2022

Red tide status in Sarasota, Manatee counties

Reports of red tide began Oct. 19.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield
December 4, 2022

Fair market rents in Sarasota region up nearly 35% over 2019

Although home prices are stabilizing, fair market rents in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton metro area are up by 34.5% over 2019 as market pressures continue in the wake of the pandemic.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2022

City ends storm vegetative storm debris pickup

Regular waste collection and rules have been reinstated following the end of Hurricane Ian's operations.

Sarasota
News

By Eric Garwood
December 2, 2022

School district cancels Friday meeting to consider Asplen's resignation

A Sarasota Schools spokesperson says that negotiations for the superintendent's departure continue.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield
December 1, 2022

Planning Board divided on new zoning district for The Bay

Members are deadlocked over a proposal to create a new Bay Park Zone.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield
December 1, 2022

City rejects St. Armands zoning study request

The Sarasota City Commission declined a proposal by the St. Armands Business Improvement District.

Sarasota
News

By Lauren Tronstad
November 30, 2022

Sarasota School Board moves forward with Asplen termination talks

Board members voted 4-1 to continue with negotiations for Superintendent Brennan Asplen's resignation.

Sarasota
Schools

By Andrew Warfield
November 30, 2022

Christmas parade, tree-lighting kick off holiday season

Downtown streets will be closed along the annual Christmas parade route beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday. The lighting of the new holiday tree at St. Armands Circle will take place Friday evening.

Sarasota
News

By Amanda Postma
November 29, 2022

Takeout pasta concept opens in St. Armands

Passersby will notice a mural created by local artists and watch the signature DalMoros pasta machine at work on St. Armands Circle.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Andrew Warfield
November 29, 2022

City, police union each ratify three-year collective bargaining agreement

The Sarasota City Commission has approved a new three-year collective bargaining agreement with the union that represents the Sarasota Police Department. The salary scale, though, will be reviewed on an annual basis.