• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Sarasota | News

The city of Sarasota and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport have embarked on the Spirit of Sarasota Postcard Project.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 18, 2026
Sarasota, SRQ airport partner on public art postcard project

The joint initiative is intended to welcome travelers with a sample of the area's cultural heritage while supporting local artists.

  • Sarasota
  • News
This 2-year-old girl was discovered walking alone in Sarasota at 4 a.m. Monday.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2026
Lost child discovered at 4 a.m. reunited with parent

The Sarasota Police Department launched a search for a parent or guardian of a lost child who was spotted early Monday morning in a Sarasota neighborhood.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota County Fire Department is seeking non-ad valorem fee increases for Fiscal Year 2027.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 17, 2026
County sessions will discuss fire assessment rate increases

Sarasota County scheduled three open house sessions to present proposed increases to fund capital and personnel needs for the fire department.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Sarasota City Plan Transportation Chapter is due for an update.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 16, 2026
Transportation chapter update workshop set for Sept. 1

The Sept. 1 city of Sarasota workshop will address proposed changes to the transportation chapter of the Sarasota City Plan.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Siebein Acoustic has been taking sound readings at various times across the city.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 15, 2026
Citywide sound study seeks public input

An online survey will allow Sarasota residents, businesses and visitors to provide input on a citywide sound study.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Balos Restaurant will be located on the ground floor of The Edge Sarasota in a 7,200-square-foot space.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 14, 2026
Mediterranean restaurant to make Florida debut in downtown Sarasota

Balos Restaurant will be located in The Edge condominium.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
A health advisory has been issued for water quality at North Lido Beach.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2026
Health advisory issued for North Lido Beach water quality

The Florida Department of Health Sarasota County reports Enterococcus bacteria exceeds safe levels at North Lido Beach.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Sarasota Police Department personnel monitor Sarasota's network of cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detectors and other devices in the nearly completed Real-Time Operations Center.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 13, 2026
Sarasota officer placed on administrative leave amid criminal investigation

A Sarasota police officer has been placed on administrative leave after being accused of misusing confidential agency technology.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Former Booker football players Kevontay Hugan (10) and Le'Darien Smith (33) are pictured during a game in 2025. The Tornadoes will not compete in any varsity football games this fall.
    By
  • Jack Nelson
  • August 13, 2026
Booker High cancels 2026 football season

The Tornadoes announced they will only field a junior varsity team.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
A rendering by DSDG Architects of the planned 1776 Ringling Condominium at the corner of Ringling Boulevard and South Osprey Avenue.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2026
Ringling Boulevard condo developer wins final alley vacation approval

Sarasota will vacate its right of way to an alley to make way for development of a condominium building at Ringling Boulevard and South Osprey Avenue.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Diners have lunch at one of the restaurants offering street-side seating on Main Street.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 13, 2026
Downtown parking debate goes on, shadowed by economy

Business in downtown Sarasota are blaming the city's now-rescinded tightening of parking enforcement for their summer struggles, but is the economy a bigger factor?

  • Sarasota
  • News
Todd Mathes of Benderson Development explains the company's plans for reimagining the former Sarasota County Administration Center site during a December 2025 community meeting.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 12, 2026
Plans for 1660 Ringling property face city scrutiny

Benderson Development's request to rezone a portion of the former Sarasota County Administration Center tops the Monday City Commission agenda.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Karen Rushing is the Sarasota Clerk of Circuit Court and County Comptroller.
    By
  • Andrew Warfield
  • August 11, 2026
Sarasota County rushes to get records storage project underway

The county, with approvals from the Sarasota City Commission secured, is embarking on a project to build a new records storage facility for the Clerk of Circuit Court's office.

  • Sarasota
  • News
The Denny's property at 3701 Bee Ridge Road in Sarasota has sold.
    By
  • Elizabeth King
  • August 9, 2026
'Good stuff' coming to site of Bee Ridge Denny's, broker says

The restaurant property on Bee Ridge Road is a “unicorn site,” says one of the brokers involved in the sale.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City names new human resources director
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • August 10, 2026
City names new human resources director

New Sarasota City Manager Karie Friling continues to build out her team by naming Dominique Anderson director of human resources.

  • Sarasota
  • News
« 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Sarasota

1
Sarasota Chief Transportation Planner Corinne Arriaga makes opening remarks at the May 21 Main Street complete street public meeting.
  • September 5, 2026
Sarasota transportation planner elected to trade association leadership role
2
The property at 1475 John Ringling Parkway features more than 140 feet of waterfront.
  • September 5, 2026
Waterfront home on John Ringling Parkway listed for nearly $8M
3
Patti Johnston had a career entertaining children and adults alike at Walt Disney World Resort before eventually becoming a substitute teacher locally.
  • September 3, 2026
Sarasota resident recounts a career as Minnie Mouse
4
The home at 2451 Arlington St. in Sarasota sold for $1.25 million. Built in 2016, it has three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, a pool and 2,365 square feet of living area.
  • September 3, 2026
Top residential real estate sales for Aug.17-21 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Osprey, Nokomis
5
An aerial rendering of the Nathan Benderson Park Multi-Sport Complex and Boathouse.
  • September 3, 2026
Benderson Park boathouse and rec center targets 2028 opening

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free