• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Subscribe
  • Login
  • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • 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
    • Red Tide Map
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Subscribe
  • Login

Sarasota | Sports

    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 20, 2024
Brian Battie suffers setback in recovery, according to Auburn coach

In a May 20 message on social platform X, Hugh Freeze said Battie is still on a ventilator following a May 18 shooting in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 19, 2024
Sarasota football star Brian Battie injured, brother killed in shooting

The brothers were shot at Tallywood Centre Plaza in the early hours of May 18. Their connections to the Sarasota community run deep.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 16, 2024
Sarasota Paradise seeks on-field improvement in year two

The team's goal: Make the postseason — and bring in more fans in the process.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota golfer makes his own path

Roman Solomon, the son of MLB star Bobby Bonilla, committed to the University of South Florida on May 8.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 15, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Landon Marsters

The Riverview High junior linebacker is racking up collegiate offers.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 9, 2024
71-year-old Sarasota runner has placed in 300 races

Ellen Jaffe Jones has advice for people looking to enjoy a long life of running.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 8, 2024
Sarasota spring athletes get their due

With the season winding down, these athletes made the most of their individual opportunities.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 7, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Mishyah Rumph

The Cardinal Mooney High track and field athlete is a school record-setter.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 2, 2024
Cardinal Mooney boys lacrosse handles the pressure

The Cougars secured the No. 1 seed in the regional tournament for the first time.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2024
What to watch as spring football begins in Sarasota

Each of the area's teams has intriguing storylines to follow before summer arrives.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 30, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Aubri Antczak

The Sarasota High girls track and field sophomore holds the school record in the 3,200-meter run (11:04.22)

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2024
Booker High alum hopes to hear his name called in NFL Draft

Defensive lineman Jacques Bristol believes he can bring run-stopping and leadership to a franchise.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2024
A look back on some Sarasota-area NFL stars

Combined, Sarasota's high schools have had 25 players record stats in the NFL.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 24, 2024
Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Caiden Cabral

The Riverview High baseball sophomore had two big games April 18-19.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 18, 2024
Former Riverview High soccer player lands pro deal in Spain

Ramon Kique Perales wants to show coaches at Racing Club Portuense that he deserves another contract.

  • Sarasota
  • Sports
« 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 »

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!
Click to Sign Up

Trending

1
  • May 18, 2025
Bird Key Yacht Club plan wins Planning Board endorsement
2
  • May 17, 2025
Developer plans another attempt at Siesta Key hotel approval
3
  • May 16, 2025
Sarasota Orchestra receives major gift from longtime patrons
4
  • May 16, 2025
New species of flowering plant named for Selby CEO
5
  • May 15, 2025
Passenger count continues to rise at SRQ

Contact

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

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Observer Local News

  • e-Newspaper App

  • Accessibility Options

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Subscribe

Newsletter

Sign up to receive our news in your inbox!

Click to Sign Up

Verified Audit

FPN Verified
  • 1101 Fifth Ave. Ste 270
  • San Rafael, CA 94901
  • (415) 461-6006
  • www.verifiedaudit.com
  • Auditor's Certification
  • Copyright © 2025 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved