News | Sarasota | Your Observer

Sarasota | News

Andrew Warfield
December 3, 2023

Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

The committee also approved a request for proposals seeking an engineering firm to provide input on the interim and possible permanent use as the city's primary performance venue.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
December 1, 2023

Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

15 South by Napulè, a Neapolitan-inspired concept, will feature pizzas made in an authentic, gold-tiled oven.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Observer Staff
December 1, 2023

Three arrested in Friday morning armed robbery in downtown Sarasota

The robbery occurred shortly after midnight near the 1500 block of Main Street.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
December 1, 2023

Christian Ziegler under police investigation for sexual battery allegation

An investigation of Sarasota County State Committeeman and Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler has been underway for nearly two months.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
December 1, 2023

Construction begins on two Legacy Trail overpasses

FDOT is building overhead bridges at Bee Ridge and Clark roads.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
November 30, 2023

Downtown Sarasota streets to close for annual holiday parade

Roads will be closed beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday. All parked vehicles must be removed or they will be towed.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
November 30, 2023

Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key

The Sarasota County Commission took the first step toward allowing hotels to be built in Siesta Key Village.

Siesta Key
News

Andrew Warfield
November 29, 2023

Golf course architect honored for Bobby Jones environmental achievements

Richard Mandell is among nine winners of the 2023 American Society of Golf Course Architects Environmental Excellence Award.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
November 28, 2023

Sarasota restaurant puts fast-casual spin on sushi

Pacific Counter recently opened a location in The Landings.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

Lesley Dwyer
November 27, 2023

Dry summer leads to water shortage in Southwest Florida

Manatee and Sarasota County residents are prohibited from "wasteful and unnecessary" water use through July 1, 2024.

East County
News

Andrew Warfield
November 27, 2023

New Mote aquarium secures $20 million from Sarasota County

The $132 million Mote Science Education Aquarium project near University Town Center expects to open to the public at the beginning of 2025.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
November 27, 2023

Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Changes proposed by the Bay Park Conservancy include plans for three restaurants, more boat ramps and a food village.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
November 24, 2023

Grants awarded to minority-owned businesses in Sarasota-Manatee

The Opportunities For All initiative named 20 local companies recipients of its 2023 Business Assistance Funds Program.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
November 23, 2023

Two affordable apartment buildings headed for Tamiami Trail

Sarasota's Development Review Committee is working with developers planning 132 affordable housing units.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
November 23, 2023

New 17,000-square-foot Bobby Jones clubhouse closer to approval

If approved by the Sarasota City Commission, the building will boast an Old Florida-style architecture that evokes the original Gillespie Clubhouse.

Sarasota
News

1 2 3 4 5 »

Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

Three arrested in Friday morning armed robbery in downtown Sarasota

Christian Ziegler under police investigation for sexual battery allegation

Construction begins on two Legacy Trail overpasses

Downtown Sarasota streets to close for annual holiday parade

Another hotel fight brews on Siesta Key

Golf course architect honored for Bobby Jones environmental achievements

Sarasota restaurant puts fast-casual spin on sushi

Dry summer leads to water shortage in Southwest Florida

New Mote aquarium secures $20 million from Sarasota County

Updated master plan approved for The Bay park

Grants awarded to minority-owned businesses in Sarasota-Manatee

Two affordable apartment buildings headed for Tamiami Trail

New 17,000-square-foot Bobby Jones clubhouse closer to approval

Van Wezel committee finalizes details for study of building's condition

Block party ushers in holidays in downtown Sarasota

Cardinal Mooney football earns trip to state championship game

Two-story Italian restaurant to open on St. Armands in early 2024

Three arrested in Friday morning armed robbery in downtown Sarasota

Verified Audit