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Ian Swaby
July 31, 2025

Sarasota School Board votes to change discrimination policy language

The changes to the student code of conduct remove specifically enumerated protections for categories that include race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.

Sarasota
Schools

Vinnie Portell
July 30, 2025

The top 12 Sarasota prep football players to watch in 2025

The Sarasota area is loaded with gridiron stars this fall.

Sarasota
Sports

Ian Swaby
July 30, 2025

Legal Aid of Manasota aims to equip the community at hurricane expo

The event in Newtown offered information on how to prepare for a storm and brought together local vendors offering services.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 30, 2025

Boat engine damaged by water in the fuel tank

A couple discovered their sluggish boat engine resulted from someone putting nine gallons of water in their gas tank. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Andrew Warfield
July 30, 2025

Hurricane recovery depletes city's general fund balance

Having spent some $20 million for hurricane recovery, with tens of millions more to go, Sarasota's fund balance safety net is now far below the city's policy and must be replenished.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
July 29, 2025

Kids learn how to build home decor at Nailed It DIY Studio summer camp

The camp teaches kids skills that center on making objects out of wood.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Observer Staff
July 29, 2025

Allegiant to begin service from SRQ to Toledo

Allegiant's new service between Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and Toledo, Ohio is one of several new routes available from Southwest Florida airports.

Sarasota
News

Vinnie Portell
July 29, 2025

Sarasota Athlete of the Week: Grayson Martin

Martin has bulked up on strength and experience headed into his senior year.

Sarasota
Sports

Carlin Gillen
July 28, 2025

Resident's legacy is remembered at the NAMI YANA Sarasota

The NAMI YANA center host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Janice Marie Chestnut Memorial Garden and inspires son to launch a foundation in her honor.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
July 28, 2025

Sarasota Superintendent: New school year promises exciting new beginnings

Terry Connor says the county will 'continue to strive to be the premier education provider that empowers every student to thrive in an ever-changing world.'

Sarasota
Schools

Andrew Warfield
July 28, 2025

FDOT orders Sarasota to remove crosswalk and sidewalk paintings

A memo issued by the Florida Department of Transportation requires local governments to comply with roadway and sidewalk marking standards or risk losing funding.