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By Observer Staff |
November 6, 2019

Part 2: Sarasota, Manatee leaders pursue affordable housing solutions

Experts say there's no sure-fire solution for fixing housing affordability, leading officials to pursue a variety of strategies. Will this multifaceted approach produce results?

Sarasota
News

By Niki Kottmann |
August 22, 2018

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 23

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Niki Kottmann |
May 1, 2019

Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

Arts + Culture

By Andrew Warfield |
February 27, 2025

City of giving brings bold arts and cultural initiatives

New and underway projects in Sarasota require nearly $1 billion in philanthropy to bring to fruition. Organization leaders say there is enough to go around.

Sarasota
News

By Jack Nelson |
January 29, 2026

Urban Meyer makes mentor move with The Urban Edge

The three-time college football national champion will expand the Sarasota-based program in its second year.

Sarasota
Sports

By Joe Hendricks |
November 30, 2012

Police Department and City Manager respond to ACLU report of "bum hunting"

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Nick Friedman |
November 2, 2016

This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Matt Walsh |
May 7, 2025

LBK survey: What about $?

It's no surprise Longboat Key residents expressed high satisfaction in the town survey. That's great. But maybe they also should be asked about their taxes.

Longboat Key
Opinion

By Carter Weinhofer |
March 11, 2025

Longboat Key updates resiliency plan after back-to-back hurricanes

The 2025 revision includes updated information about the town's progress toward resiliency goals and how the hurricanes changed some aspects of the plan.

Longboat Key
News

By Lesley Dwyer |
March 4, 2025

State Road 70 construction cruises along in East County

The $98.4 million project is anticipated to be completed in spring 2027.

East County
News

By Andrew Warfield |
March 6, 2025

Sarasota Housing Authority building affordability without the stigma

William Russell arrived 20 years ago to lead Sarasota Housing Authority from insolvency to a robust provider of diverse affordable housing opportunities for a healthy mix of incomes. His short-term assignment became a career of compassion.

Sarasota
News

By Andrew Warfield |
October 28, 2025

Sarasota County closes business at 1660 Ringling Blvd.

With staff having vacated in preparation for the final move to its new center, the Sarasota County Commission gaveled out its final meeting on Ringling Boulevard.

Sarasota
News

By Su Byron |
May 15, 2025

Check out these cafes to get a creative caffeine fix

Wake up and smell the coffee! Here's what's brewing in Lakewood Ranch.

Arts + Entertainment
Eat + Drink

By Spencer Fordin |
April 19, 2022

This Week in A+E: April 21-27

It's a circus week in Sarasota, and there will also be prime time entertainment in the form of concerts, theater, comedians and art exhibitions.

Arts + Entertainment
Things To Do

By Rod Thomson |
April 19, 2012

City of Sarasota pensions: Local debt crisis

With up to $400 million in city pension plans unfunded, the city is heading toward a financial crisis. Taxpayers will pay. It's just a matter of when.

Siesta Key
News

By Observer Staff |
January 2, 2013

Our View: The word for 2013: freedom

We have a tradition. Each year on New Year's Eve, we announce at a family gathering our word for the year - the one word that describes how we are going to focus our lives during the New Year.