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Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Siesta Key Beach set for Saturday reopening

Sarasota County staff have been at work ensuring a safe and accessible environment for the beaches.

Siesta Key
News

Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Siesta Key slowly comes back to life

Two weeks after Hurricane Milton hit Sarasota, business owners say there's still further to go before Siesta Key returns to normal, while patrons and the community continue to offer support.

Siesta Key
Neighbors

Adam Hughes
October 24, 2024

Top residential real estate sales for Oct. 7-11 in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Palmer Ranch, Nokomis

A Lynnhurst home on Hillview Street tops the week's sales at $585,000.

Sarasota
Real Estate

Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Bedrock Church describes meeting the need for meals after Milton

The Sarasota church gave out a total of 1,465 meals after Hurricane Milton hit the area.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Ian Swaby
October 24, 2024

Sarasota schools highlight property tax referendum ahead of general election

The referendum provides funding for a variety of needs in the school district ranging from arts, to career and technical education, to safety and security.

Sarasota
Schools

Ian Swaby
October 23, 2024

Art Center Sarasota executive director departs for national nonprofit

After helping revitalize Art Center Sarasota as executive director, Kinsey Robb now brings her experience to Art Dealers Association of America.

Arts + Culture

Andrew Warfield
October 23, 2024

Obsidian approval decision appealed to the Planning Board

Three street-level adjustment requests to the 18-story, 342-foot condo tower have been granted by the city of Sarasota. Bay Plaza residents have appealed the decision.

Sarasota
News

Ian Swaby
October 23, 2024

Fabulous Arts Foundation repairs new LGBTQ+ center following Hurricane Milton

The center, which suffered serious damage from the storm, is being repaired to offer programming and a "safe space" for the community.

Sarasota
News

Observer Staff
October 23, 2024

Pre-hurricane stress erupts in domestic shoving match

An argument becomes slightly physical as a woman accuses her husband of falling short in preparing for Hurricane Milton. This and other Sarasota Police Department reports in this week's Cops Corner.

Sarasota
Cops Corner

Carter Weinhofer
October 23, 2024

Three strikes, but Sarasota County is not out

A local climate expert weighs in on how three hurricanes had separate personalities and why all are examples of climate change's impact on more intense storms.

Longboat Key
News

Andrew Warfield
October 22, 2024

New city attorney, interim city manager named by Sarasota commission

The Sarasota City Commission unanimously choose Joseph Polzak as city attorney and long-time employee Doug Jeffocat as interim city manager.

Sarasota
News

Andrew Warfield
October 22, 2024

Sarasota Players returning home to downtown Sarasota

The century-old performing arts organization's lease for Payne Park Auditorium has been approved by the City Commission, including plans to build a new facility nearby.